Our Purpose
Rooted in Community
Why We Exist
Conscious Coffee, Conscious Business
At Kaldi & Kapra, every choice we make — from the coffee we brew to the food we serve — is guided by a commitment to people, place and planet. We believe that a café can be a force for good.
We work directly with small-scale Guatemalan coffee farmers and local food producers, ensuring fair prices, transparency and long-term relationships that benefit communities beyond our walls.
Our Commitments
How We Do Business
Direct Trade
We buy directly from farmers at fair prices, cutting out middlemen and ensuring growers receive what they deserve.
Local First
Whenever possible, we source ingredients within Guatemala, reducing our carbon footprint and supporting local economies.
Zero Waste
Coffee grounds go to our garden, packaging is compostable, and food waste is composted with local farmers.
Community Investment
A portion of our revenue supports barista training programs for youth in Antigua and surrounding communities.
Giving Back
Community & Social Impact
At Kaldi & Kapra, doing business responsibly is not a marketing strategy — it is the foundation of how we operate. We are committed to making a measurable, positive difference in Antigua and beyond.
14+
Local Suppliers Supported
100%
Direct Trade Coffee
50+
Community Events / Year
0
Single-Use Plastics
Our Initiatives
How We Give Back
Corredor Seco Initiatives
Supporting families in Guatemala's Dry Corridor through sustainable agriculture partnerships and fair-trade purchasing that ensures stable incomes for smallholder farmers.
Reto 10-500
Participants in the Reto 10-500 challenge — a commitment to measurable social and environmental impact goals that guide our operations and community investments.
Community Projects
Partnering with local artisans, musicians, yoga instructors and cultural figures to provide a platform for their work and a fair source of income.
Environmental Actions
Coffee grounds composted with local farmers, compostable packaging, zero single-use plastics, and a rooftop garden irrigated with reclaimed water.
Educational Events
Monthly workshops, book clubs, astronomy talks and cultural lectures — all free or low-cost and open to the entire Antigua community.
Local Partnerships
Active collaborations with organizations and producers including Buena Tierra, El Injerto, Chivolac, Parma and many more local champions.
Where It Comes From
Our Suppliers & Ingredients
We are proud to share where our ingredients come from. Transparency is part of our commitment to you and to the producers who make our menu possible.