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Kinship Coffee Roasters

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsKinship Coffee RoastersNew York coffee roastersEthiopiaKenyaGuatemalaColombiaPeruRwandaMexicoIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Kinship Coffee Roasters is an Astoria-based specialty coffee company that operates multiple cafes and a roastery. They focus on small-batch, light-to-medium roast profiles designed to showcase the unique characteristics of seasonal, single-origin beans. The brand emphasizes community connection and transparency in the coffee supply chain.

Ownership
Kinship Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded and operated by Stanley Rivera and Ashley Wood-Rivera.
Founded
2014
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Kinship is known for its community-focused approach in Astoria and its commitment to sourcing high-quality, single-origin coffees that are roasted to highlight sweetness, clarity, and vibrancy.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Kenya · Guatemala · Colombia · Peru · Rwanda · Mexico
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources seasonal single-origin coffees from various countries, typically highlighting the region or specific washing station/cooperative. While they emphasize their connection to humble farms and small producers, they generally present their offerings at the origin or washing station level rather than providing detailed profiles for individual farmers.
Notable coffees
  • — Kanzu (Rwanda)
  • — Duromina (Ethiopia)
  • — Gotiti (Ethiopia)
  • — Tablon de Gomez (Colombia)
  • — AA Kainamui (Kenya)
  • — San Agustín Loxicha (Mexico)
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Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-03. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand identifies as a roaster and mentions roasting in Astoria, specific details regarding the exact location or equipment of their internal roastery were not explicitly detailed in public documentation.

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