Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to directly interact with farmers. This ensures high-quality coffee beans and a sustainable income for farmers.
The global market for coffee is a volatile one and farmers struggle to earn enough money. Fair trade offers farmers stability through the Fairtrade minimum price, and an additional incentive to grow organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic coffee has a pleasant sweetness and a smooth acidity. It has hints orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon finish. This fair trade certified coffee has been sourced from a sustainable and eco conscious producer.
In Peru coffee is produced predominantly by small farms with just a few hectares or less. Farmers generally form cooperatives to share equipment costs and gain access to markets. In addition, there are increasing numbers of farmers who have decided to grow organically to enhance the quality of their crops and to avoid the use of pesticides on their land.
The farm from which this coffee comes, Cenfrocafe, is located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio in north western Peru near the border with Ecuador. The coop consists of 2400 farmers who cultivate coffee on small plots ranging between 1300 and 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 ft) at the highest elevations in the region. Farmers take great care to ensure that the harvest is picked just at the right time, to get the most value from the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee has been fully cleaned and dried in the sun to give it a unique deep, rich flavor. The high altitude of farms in this area produces a complex coffee with moderate body, mild acidity and a smooth finish.
The women of Peru who cultivate this coffee are part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in the coffee communities. The coffee is cultivated and processed, as well as traded by women, providing them with the opportunity to use the additional funds generated from the sale of their product to improve their own and their families' wellbeing. A portion of each dollar spent on the coffee is also donated to the women who grew it. This helps them expand their businesses, offer education and healthcare to their children, and provide for their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee that has been grown since the year 1700 by using methods that have been handed through the word of mouth over generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a country with plenty of top-quality coffee. coffee beans 1kg arabica and the high altitudes provide the perfect environment for producing the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee accounting for 2% of global production. It is also among the top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.
The Spanish introduced Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Peru has been a major player in the coffee industry since. It is now one of the top five producers of Arabica.
The country is home to small farming families that have largely joined together to form cooperatives. This has allowed them to access fair trade prices and sell their beans directly. Small farms are also aided to use eco-friendly methods to lessen the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe’s cluster program helped to improve the supply chains for roasters, while providing detailed tracability from field to FOB contract. This allows roasters the ability to make informed choices and see their entire purchase history. This strategy is a major factor in the success of Volcafe's partnership with farmers in Peru.
In the past, coffee was favored as a replacement for coca plants by a lot of farmers. The government is still looking for ways to replace these illegal crops with coffee that will generate higher profits for the coffee industry. While the move is positive but it could be a challenge to the local population as well.
As a result it is essential to provide farmers with enough financial assistance to ensure their livelihoods and ensure that their family's health and wellbeing are not compromised. It is also important to encourage the development of innovative products that can increase productivity and enhance the quality of coffee.
The fair trade Peru HB MCM grade 1 is a premium coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a prime example for the unique flavour profile of this region. It has an aroma of citrus with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon as well as a silky medium body.
Colombian
The emerald lands of Colombia is a country of stunning rainforests, giant mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than other country in the world. It also has the ability to produce a variety of exquisite, sought-after and distinctive coffees. Colombian coffees have a smooth but full-bodied flavor as well as pleasantly acidic taste. They are also known for their sweetness and pleasantly acidic taste.
Colombian coffee is grown traditionally between 1,200 and 2,000 metres above the sea level. This is where the best quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee is at its finest. Generally, the highest quality Colombian coffees are known as Supremo. This refers to the size of the coffee (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After harvesting, the coffee cherries must be carefully selected by hand to ensure only healthy and fully ripe coffee beans are allowed to continue the process. At this point the ripe cherries are separated from the beans, which are dried and washed in the sun. The coffee beans that have been washed are then graded and sorted by quality control teams in accordance with size as well as colour and density. This assures that only consistent quality coffees are able to reach supermarket shelves worldwide.
Farmers and workers receive an Fairtrade premium. This is a lump sum added to the purchase price. This permits them to invest in community or business projects that they choose. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into cooperatives and small producers, enabling them to access larger markets.
The money is directly poured into the communities where coffee is grown. It is a part of a sustainable development model, and also helps to protect the environment. It also guarantees secure working conditions, legally-regulated working hours and freedom of association, as well as zero tolerance for slavery and child labor. The money paid by the farmers helps them to safeguard their families and invest in their future. They also have the opportunity to keep their traditions alive and produce coffee that is delicious and true to its roots.
Indonesian
With its equatorial climate and soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the biggest coffee producers in the world. Indonesian beans are highly sought-after for blends and single origin coffees because of their distinctive flavours. These heavy-bodied, rich coffees have a long spicy finish and a silky texture. They complement darker roasts.
Ketiara is a co-op run by women located in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is famous for its earthy body and the flavors of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade and supports a sustainable future for the farmers and their community. The Ketiara Co-op supports the conservation of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown farming to protect the ecosystem.
It's not surprising that in a region known for its volcanic soil the fertile ground is ideal for the cultivation of coffee. This natural resource is abundant, however, is under threat from foreign coffee growers who have taken over the business. Many local farmers are forced to leave their farms because they are not able to compete with the prices of these giant corporations.
The absence of direct trade opportunities means that for each $3 cup of coffee the coffee is worth only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. This system needs to be changed and this is why fair trade is so crucial. By establishing direct trading relationships, farmers can create income security, which will prevent drastic changes in market demand from season to season.
Our organic, natural Sulawesi fair trade beans are handpicked from farmers who adhere to the tenets of traditional Hindu agriculture known as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are situated in the Kintamani highland region between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes. They supply the fields with fresh volcanic ash, which keeps the soil fertile. This Fair Trade and organic coffee is creamy, full-bodied and spicy with a long lasting finish. This is a dark roast that is delicious on its own or as a part of a rich blend.