Guatemala: A Life Changing Coffee Adventure 

I loved the segment on the ballet students. The sentiment of "I may not be able to change what is going on in your life, but I can walk with you" is so powerful! You hear on the news about all the troubles in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Here is a woman making a difference in her students' lives. Thank you, Angelino's, for your generous donation. I feel like I am a part of that donation, being a customer of yours.

I loved Miss Christine's ballet class. She's very inspirational! Bless you for making such a generous donation to her endeavor! Her reaction truly brought me to tears

How inspiring you are! I miss my daddy every day and hearing the connection between you and your dad is amazing. I inherited my love for coffee from my daddy...I miss sharing a cup with him. Thank you for your vision and sharing this adventure.

I love the story. The connection between father and son is awesome. The ballet connection is very inspiring. And, of course, the process of coffee making and cupping, makes my morning coffee so much more special. Thank you for this amazing story.

This was really special! I love how your dad is guiding your steps. We have enjoyed your coffees for years, and I'm looking forward to more episodes!

I love Angelino's coffee and I really enjoyed seeing the "behind the scenes" stuff : the people involved, the beautiful landscapes and countryside, the family stories and the charitable work with Christine's school. My favorite part how Kirk sees the interconnectedness of people and the world through coffee, which is a cool way to think about it.

I love how something as simple as a cup of coffee could bring back the memory of his time with his father

Wow, the passion that you have for coffee and helping people is amazing. Your father would be sooo proud of you. Can’t wait to watch the next videos!

I was already a customer for life because of the amazing coffee! Watching this first episode just added to the reasons I love the people behind the coffee! I enjoyed watching every part of this show but I cried tears of joy at the gift you gave to the ballet school. What a blessing! God bless you all at this beautiful company!

Very interesting to be taken through the coffee process. Even more so I was touched by the commitment that Angelina’s coffees has made to unite the world through their love of coffee.

As a child, I went on a field trip to a coffee company. The cupping process there was very mechanical. Four or five men in suits, standing around a giant lazy susan. The cups rotate in and they Slurp. Spit. Write. Next cup. They didn't seem to enjoy the coffee at all. The cupping you did with Adrian was almost like a ritual that transported you to coffee heaven. Then... Miss Christina just took my breath away. That she can use her God given talent to change the lives of those lovely little girls, is incredibly beautiful. I can hardly wait to see where you go, and who you will meet, next.

I have been buying Angelina’s coffee for at least a year now, and have always loved how they were a family owned business. Now, after watching this video and seeing how truly caring they are, it makes me proud to support such a fantastic product. My favorite part is how you are spreading the word on how to help people from all over the world and their communities.

I completely love that your coffee lifestyle inspires so much more than just coffee, and that you see more than just coffee when you go to the sources.

This was such a beautiful and touching video. I have been buying Angelino’s coffee for several years. I knew it was a family owned business, but to see a glimpse of the love between you and your father and your generous heart was truly uplifting. I also found it interesting to see how carefully the beans are picked (three times!) and processed. I’m looking forward to seeing future videos and learning more about the process from bean to what I take for granted in my cup every morning.

I love that he wants to give gratitude to the everyday people who around the world who bring us our cup of coffee. And to show that we are “all one, inter-connected”.

Being disabled, I don't get to travel. Thank you for including me in your adventure. And for your compassion for people...I look forward to my first cup of coffee, everyday....

I really love the Blueberry coffee.

Wow! This was so inspiring! One of the reasons I started purchasing Angelino's coffees was the fact that this company is family owned, supports other small business farmers & how they traveled the world looking for the best coffee beans. I mean I could go on & on but after seeing this video I am in awe of you! Love how your family truly cares about people & the passion you have for all things beautiful in life. You are truly a blessed man & love your father too (may he RIP). I felt so many emotions watching this video & even got goosebumps & shed a tear when ya'll donated $10,000 to Christine who has a non-profit ballet school. I feel there is hope & there is still good blessed people that are changing the world. I haven't been able to purchase Angelino's coffee for a few months now cause of our financial situation right now but surely do miss your coffee as soon as we get back on our feet I will be back on my subscription. Your video was so amazing & I truly enjoyed watching. I did subscribe & look forward to following you on your amazing journey!

The first time I tasted Angelino's coffee was at my in-laws. Since that day I have been a committed customer. Now knowing the love and process that goes into it, makes me love the coffee even more. Honestly it is the best coffee I have ever tasted.

My favorite part of this video was the love you showed to the teacher. She was so touched and I know you were too.

What an incredible story- i love Angelino’s coffee- and now even more that i know the stories behind what goes in to each cup!!! So inspiring ☕️

It's great that you had time with your Dad, and that he was instrumental in helping you find your passion in life. This was an informative, inspiring YT post. Thanks!

I love that you left a job that was making you miserable and how you worked with your Dad and not only built a stronger connection with him, but are carrying on his work.

Hands down the best coffee. It was recommended to me and I was given a couple k-cup pods to try. My husband said, "order a dark variety right now"! I ordered several boxes of coffee and several tea. Absolutely fabulous. Everyone we have shared it with is hooked. We now take turns ordering bulk orders to share. A strong cup of Moka Java mixed with a nice bourbon and a couple other ingredients make a very nice gravy like sauce for a smoked pork dish. Cook with your coffee. You won't be sorry.

What a beautiful experience to have. Thank you for sharing. My mother and I switched to Angelino’s a little over a year ago. It is one of the many things that I love that we get to share. I’m excited to see where this series takes us!

This was amazing! Seeing Kirk's connection with his dad, and how that connection hasn't died even though his dad is no longer here really touched my heart and soul! What an amazing project! Kudos!!!

My favorite was the chance you gave to the children of the ballet school. That was so heartwarming, we all had tears of joy.

What an amazing story about how personal transformation can transform others. I was really touched by the story of the ballet teacher who took "failure" and turned it into achievement for her students and self. We are all better off with people like her in this world.

Coffee is absolutely amazing! Thank you for educating us about the history of your coffee. Thought it was interesting that we could hear the volcano on the video. Also, your generosity is awesome! Thank you!!!☕️

I liked the portion of the video talking about the dance class and all the benefits provided to the children. It was also heart-warming to hear about the donation from “Where coffee takes you”

I've been an Angelino's Coffee customer/consumer/connoisseur for years now. The attention to detail that Kirk and all of the employees at Angelino's put into their quality product and excellent customer service, is second to none. And after watching this video of how we are truly connected with our brothers and sisters around the world, sharing our love for coffee, I understand it just that much more. Thank you Kirk, and the wonderful folks at Angelino's for sharing this with us.

After watching your videos, I was reminded of this quote, " Commitment is what gets you started, consistency is what gets you somewhere, and persistence is what keeps you going." Your life changing career is inspiring and uplifting. Thank you for sharing to the world!

It did my heart and soul good to hear the Angelino's message of interconnectedness. My church community in Arizona works with local independent coffee farmers across our border. At various times we visited their family and community run coffee plantation and we have sponsored their visit to our community in Arizona as we have an evening of coffee and pastries and music and fellowship under the stars. We find we can take and give pleasure, hope, economic support and promote social justice while enjoying the fruits of others labor and build a tapestry of community across borders like the Angelino family. Peace and good, Kathleen

I love the way we are all connected by something as seemingly simple as coffee. It was such a blessing to watch this video. Through this, I feel so connected to the people of Guatemala and the people at the ballet school. We are all one no matter where we live or what we do. God bless you for showing us this. Now I know why I love your coffee so much, it is created out of love!

Favorite part…finding that a coffee I love is not just bought at auction on docks but actually searched for for its unique flavor

My husband is a lover of good quality coffee but as a Vietnam Veteran and 77 year old we have to budget and he wanted me to keep buying a major retail case of coffee but I saw your ad on website and I decided to place an order. Boy am I glad I did! But I insisted on him trying your coffee which was a bit over our budget but he loves it and I continue to order it for him. He’s my better half, a wonderful husband, a great step father to my son Joseph Bordonaro who lost his own father, my first husband. He do deserves the sweepstakes but if you’d ask him he would most likely say give it to someone else. He loves your coffee and that is his one pleasure in life. Keep up the great work in following in your fathers footsteps. Thank you!

This ‘coffee’ trip is amazing for you and me/our fellow coffee drinkers get to be educated and see all about coffee. I learn something new everyday thank you!

Very cool and interesting. I love what your dad said about not judging other cultures just embrace them for their differences. More of that today would work miracles.

I've been a subscriber of Angelino's coffee for several years. I was first inspired by the promise of fresh coffee pods at a reasonable cost. Over the years, there have been a few (maybe 3 max) issues, but in every single case, the staff of Angelino's made things right and were always there to insure my subscription was fulfilled accurately and quickly. This video series is a testimony to the man (and family) behind one of the best coffee producers I have ever seen. I will continue to be a faithful subscriber and will be praying for the continued success of the entire company.

As an Angelino's customer this video was fantastic!! Really learned how this company came to be and has grown to be one of the premium coffees in the business!! Congratulations Keep up the great work!!

I have to say in all honesty I absolutely ADORE this new coffee series project. I'm riveted by the stories, the cultures and the insight into the world of coffee production. It's honest, heartfelt and informative. Going to watch every episode! xoxoxoxoxoxo

We were so touched by your local visits with the coffee growers and most especially with the ballet school. We are, indeed, together in our life journeys. Thank you for not only making wonderful coffee and tea, but to also take us on your travels. God Bless.

Family & giving to others is what we should be seeing more of in these troubled times.

I started buying Angelinos coffee for my husband. Now all my adult children's households are loving !

I found this video by way of being an Angelino’ Coffee customer. I absolutely love their coffee, especially the hazelnut and as a small business owner love supporting small independent businesses. This series looks incredible. Can’t wait to watch it! ❤🎉

This is fantastic. I am so glad that you have been able to accomplish this, and I'm looking forward to seeing all of the wonderful things you continue to do!

Your dad instilled in you a heart of gratitude, family, community, and Our Lord. What a blessing he was to you. I enjoyed the places you went, the amazing people you met, and how you were able to bless Christine and her students with monetary support. I love the taste of Angelino's coffee and will continue to support you. Thank you.

Having visited some family-owned coffee plantations in Costa Rica myself, I was fascinated to see how Angelino's is supporting family-run businesses in Guatemala.

I love being connected to the world with all the different blends of coffee that Angelina's has. It starts my day and keeps me positive all day long.

I married into a coffee loving family. My father-in-love introduced us to your delicious coffee. I love the taste of your coffee but I love even more that you are investing in the people your coffee puts you in contact with!

I have been supporting Angelino's coffee for about 4 years now and I absolutely love the flavors, affordability and the delivery right toy door step. Thank you Kirk

I appreciate your company treating all the countries that grow and harvest coffee with the respect they deserve.

As a fellow coffee lover, I was excited to try and support Angelo's. I love the story, something I've always wanted to do. How exciting you got to travel all over and see how we all connect over coffee. It's a worldwide enjoyment and the best way to meet new people and bring people together. I love the fresh coffee and absolutely love your French Roast and all the dark roasts. Cupping sessions are awesome, wish we did that we're I live. Keep up the bold, beautiful flavors. Congrats on your success, and I wish you the absolute best. Be well and God Bless.

Looking forward to seeing where this journey takes you/us! I was so moved by Christine and her ballet school. As a lover of ballet and having grown up poor myself, the donation you made that brought her to tears, brought tears to my eyes as well. Safe travels!

I love that Angelino's is supporting the ballet teacher. Kids need those opportunities and you have provided them with a dream come true. Plus, it certainly doesn't hurt that your coffee is amazing!

Waching Ms Christine get emotional over the $10,000 was my favorite part of the video. It was uplifting seeing how all the girls respond to her and the valuable life lessons that they will take with them throughout their lives. Can't wait to see the next one. Oh and your coffee pods are the BEST hands down!!!

Really liked this - I love Angelino's dark roast, and this was inspiring to watch the love you have of your family and your business. What a wonderful tribute!

Thank you for taking us on such an awesome journey, full of flavour, passion and surprise! You and your family are truly blessed!!!

My favorite part is the beginning when you decided to chase your dreams and change your career into something that can change lives!

Kirk’s passion explains why Angelina’s coffee is so good. I’m glad I found Angelino’s and can taste the passion in every cup!

Can't wait to see where else your journey takes you. Thank you so much for not only providing an amazing product to us as consumers, but also helping so many others along the way.

What an inspirational video!! I so appreciate the joy that Miss Christine brings to these children's lives and the generosity of Angelino's coffee. That is the spirit of connection amongst us all.

I loved how the ballet teacher was helping the kids!! Very inspiring!

I have loved Antigua coffee for the last 30 years, when my roommates parents brought to home from the mission field as a special treat. One of the firsts coffees I ordered from Angelino’s was a Guatemalan coffee that had that marvelous flavor I associate with the coffee at Herb and Judy Billings’ breakfast table. Coffee, good coffee, makes and enriches memory.

I've never seen cupping like that before. It's a very interesting way to try and compare all the difference nuances each coffee has to offer! The ballet school is a lovely nonprofit! She is incredible for helping so much! That whole trip just seems so beautiful on so many levels.

We love your dark roast coffees, and the information and stories in today's video make them even richer! Thank you for supporting your growers and their communities and for sharing your travels with us. I look forward to more!

I loved when you contributed to the ballet instructor’s success in her endeavor to help underprivileged children. Awesome!❤

Your philosophy, the quality and flavor of your product is what keeps me coming back.

Love how you support family growers! And how you are also giving back to their communities.

We absolutely love Angelino’s coffee. This was such an inspiring video that really shows the family connection between coffee and following your dreams! We love how you are supporting the communities that grow this wonderful coffee! Your dad would be so proud!

We have been drinking your coffee since the start of Covid and have never turned back. Your product and your customer service are far superior to anything out there on the market right now. Please do not change a thing on how you go about doing business. Hoping some of your special edition coffees come back around again because they’re too damn good to only have once in a while! God bless you and continued success good health and happiness From two of your biggest fans!

Loved the story of the ballet teacher, very heartwarming and inspiring.

I start every day with a cup of your coffee! It's amazing to see where the coffee comes from and the love and dedication so many people put into bringing coffee to us. Thanks for helping us understand the process and showing us beautiful places in the world!

Congratulations on your RU-vid channel debut, Kirk! Your videos are so well-done and excellently produced, I can tell that this is such a passion project for you. I thought it was funny when you were in the middle of a wonderful speech about how the enjoyment of coffee brings us together all over the world, and then that volcano suddenly burped! I am new to coffee, but I love watching videos and programs about different people and cultures all over the world so I'm excited to see where this will go!

Thank you for the glimpse into the many people behind the growing of coffee as well as learning more about Guatemala. How wonderful too that you have helped Cristine's ballet school so she can help more girls. It makes me appreciate that morning cup of coffee even more.

I never thought coffee would make me cry! But cry I did, right along with that wonderful ballet teacher and mentor to her beautiful students. This was a sweet journey-thank you❣️

What a great project launch! Looking forward to the remainder of the series. Thank you for sharing your story with all of us.

What a beautiful country! I loved seeing coffee broken down to such a personal level; actual people behind my beloved beverage. The cupping was absolutely fascinating. Kirk's reflections and, of course, the ballet school, were inspirational. Makes me proud to be an Angelino's customer.

God is always faithful💓Christine is doing an amazing work🙌🏽she is reaping what she is sowing❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Thankyou Jesus🙌🏽

I loved the whole story but the part that got me the most was what you did for Miss Christine and the children. Not enough people in the world helping the innocent. Children, elderly and animals all need taking care of. I admire Miss Christine for her determination to help these young children and I admire you all for noticing her hard work and what those children mean to her for you all to donate to her cause. I am truly sorry for the loss of your father💔. Your father would be VERY PROUD of the young business man you have become. Your coffee is out of this world remarkable. My mom and I aren't able to buy it as much as we would like due to finances(we are both on disability) but when we do purchase it we are ALWAYS very satisfied. God bless you all and your continued business success 🙏

I love coffee and this was such a wonderful glympse into the process. I had no idea what the process was like or who all is involved. Thank you for the wonderful journey you are going to allow us to experience. What a priceless heritage your father has left in the care of your family. Can't wait for the next episode!

What a wonderful touching video. I love how you are making us feel connected to the beginning of many special things and people all around the world. I love the moment when you announced your generous donation to the Ballet's foundation, I love the intimate inserts about your dad, I love the scenery and culture! I thought about opening a coffee shop many years ago with the intent of exploring all the different coffee sources around the world and helping as many as I could but it didn't work out... I am so happy to see someone taking that dream and making it real and that I just happened to stumble into this beautiful venture and fall in love with your coffee just as this is coming to fruition is God! So blessed, great job.

I loved the part about the ballet school. You could just see how much they loved it in the girls' eye

I have travelled to Central America on medical missions, people don’t realize how beautiful it is and how genuine the people are. Great video, great coffee!

This was so wonderful…I can’t wait for the next episode! I think my favorite part was hearing you talk about your father. I lost my father at 28 (30 hrs ago). Not a day goes by that I don’t think of him at least once even to this day. I am so happy that I discovered Angelina’s coffee. It is a wonderful product and it is great to support a business that is trying to make a difference in the world. Thank you…and thank you for sharing this experience with all of us!

Omgosh yes! This was such an emotional first episode!! Yes, cheers to your dad! The coffee slurps were so funny but the people harvesting with their bare hands and Miss Christine stole the show.

I felt like I was right there with you, I can’t wait to taste the complex coffee that you loved . We are all family, everyone has a story to share, and we all need to connect, so we can give wisdom, and strength to each other. 🙏🏻🕊💖

This video is inspiring and heartfelt. I am proud to join you on this journey. Thanks for the invitation.

That was wonderful and I loved that you shared by paying it forward to the ballet school. I love your coffee and purchase it even when I really can’t afford it and now it will mean even more to me! ❤️

Absolutely Love the video, learning the tradition on how coffee is roasted and tested for the excellence of tradition of family and country in their coffee. Heart felt moment of the generous gift to the ballet school for the continued education of the young girls. Truly amazing video, can’t wait to see what comes in the upcoming videos

I love the dance group and the dance teacher, Ms. Christine. Thank you for putting monetary support to their program. It will be interesting Where Coffee Takes You next.

One of the challenges of life in a modern industrial society is that we are too often isolated from the source of and people who provide things we enjoy every day. That’s what I find so compelling about this series and eagerly anticipate more opportunities.

Wow. I am nearly at a loss of words and moved so deeply after watching the “Where Coffee Takes You” video today! That was so beautiful, and when you told the sweet ballet teacher that you were donating $10K to her program, I just cried with her!! 💕 I am excited to watch more!!

My family came across your company on happenstance-and have been amazed ever since. Your story is amazing, and I cannot wait to see what lies ahead. We’re on board with you! Thank you for sharing this experience, and best wishes to you and the rest of the Angelino’s family!

Very impressed, I felt like I was there with you. The ballet segment was my favorite. You’re emotions and compassion touched my heart. Looking forward to the next segment. I feel like I can smell and taste the coffee while you’re testing because I love you you’re coffee and am thrilled you are family owned.

This is a wonderful and heartwarming story of one man and his dreams. Inspired by the love and connection he had with his Dad from a very early age. Kirk continued to follow those dreams even after his father had passed. The places he visited and the incredible, driven, people he met along the way, I found to be not only interesting but phenomenal in all the ultimate assistance that was given to all those coffee growers. I am new to Angelino’s coffee, and am so grateful to my friend who introduced me to it. Now each day while I enjoy my first cup, it will make me more aware of how much has gone into this entire process and how it started with the love and shared dreams of a young boy and his Dad. It doesn’t get any better than this.

I loved the whole story and production! I truly look forward to seeing where your dreams take you! I’m having a hard time financially so I haven’t been able to purchase your coffee lately but I love your coffees and hope to get back to spoiling myself and others with your coffee! Sincerely, Kat Hebert

Love your coffee and love how your father started you on your journey and is still on your journey with you even if it is only in spirit. Amazing what we can do if we just believe we can.

A cup of coffee..be it hot or iced...where does it take me? As I approach the age of 70, it still warms my heart to know that a daily cup still takes me down memory lane. I was perhaps the age of 7 or 8 and my grandma introduced me to coffee when I would have overnights with her and grandpa. Of course it was heavily diluted with milk so I know I was not actually getting to taste the full flavor, but as time went by, the milk was totally omitted. Nothing like just a cup filled with the different varieties from all over the world..just black. There is no better way to start a day than filling ones sense of smell with the aroma coming from the brew process. Then as I drink, I am finding my mind wandering into imaging what the country of the day is like. Picturing the way it looks and meeting the people. For many years now, the coffee aisle in the grocery stores is my favorite..it's like a quiet stroll down a cafe lined street. It's nice to know that each morning I can spend time with my grandma, even if it's only as memories.

Congrats Kirk! I know your dad is so proud of you and smiling down from above that his son is following his passion & purpose. Such an emotional and spiritual journey this will be and we thank you for taking us with you. Great job as always and keep the dream going! You will have our love and support throughout it all. Cheers!