Coffee made its way to Guatemala by the mid-1700s and the first exports were recorded after 1850.   

At the beginning of the 1900s, the quality of Guatemalan coffee began to acclaim fame, several farms were recognized and awarded in the United States and Europe. And the rest is history! Now, as a country, Guatemala has won the “Cup of Excellence” prize several times, and countries like The United States, Japan, Germany, and Norway, among others, claim Guatemalan Coffee as one of the best in the world.  

Kairos is a trading platform for coffees rated above 87 points on the rank of “Cup of Excellence”. Our purpose is to promote the product of small coffee growers and roasters who are looking to expand their business in a highly competitive market. United by a common interest-to promote the high-quality coffee of Guatemala-we seek to bring an experience to our customers in which just the taste makes them feel as though time stands still. “From the fields to your cup.” -Kairos promise 

Kairos is UNUM International’s strategy to make use of an essential good (coffee) and leverage it as a source of funding. These funds enable us to holistically impact the lives of children and communities, from scholarships to community projects to covering administrative costs (like paying salaries and running this website you’re reading). Kairos was founded with the purpose of bringing high quality coffee to consumers and using the profits in a way that enables children to receive a quality education and proper nutrition. 

We support the Guatemalan economy by buying directly from the coffee farmers. Because Kairos takes care of the costs of roasting and packing, the local farmers are able to maximize their profit. Additionally, all the proceeds are used as a donation to UNUM International.