Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee removes the middlemen, which allows buyers of green coffee to directly work with coffee farmers. This assures that the beans are of the highest quality and that farmers receive a sustainable income.
The market for coffee is volatile, and farmers struggle to make enough money. Fair trade offers stability for farmers through the Fairtrade Minimum Price, as well as an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic coffee has a sweet taste with a pleasant acidity. It is a bit orange-y and cocoa, with a cinnamon-finish. This fair trade certified coffee has been made from a responsible and environmentally conscious producer.
In Peru, coffee is produced predominantly by small farms with a few hectares of land or less. Farmers usually form cooperatives to share equipment costs and gain access to markets. A increasing number of farmers have chosen organic farming to enhance the quality of their produce and avoid pesticides.
Cenfrocafe is a farm located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru close to the border of Ecuador. The coop is comprised of 2400 members who cultivate their coffee on small plots between 1300 to 2000 meters, and 4300 to 6500 feet, at the highest elevations in the region. The farmers are meticulous in ensuring that the harvest is harvested at the right moment so that they maximize the value of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is fully cleaned and dried in the sun to give a distinctive deep and rich taste. The high altitude of this region results in a rich medium-bodied coffee that has mild citric acidity.
The women of Peru who cultivate this coffee are part of a group called Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in coffee-growing communities. Women are the only ones to cultivate, process and sell the coffee, which allows them to make use of the funds they receive from the sale of the product to improve their own and their families' health and well-being. In addition, a part of the money spent on this coffee is donated back to the women who made the product. This allows them to expand their businesses, provide healthcare and education to their children, and provide for their families. This is truly an amazing coffee that has been grown since 1700 using techniques that have been handed down by word of mouth for many generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru has a wealth of premium coffee. The air is thin and the high altitudes of Peru make it the perfect place to grow coffee. The country is the ninth-largest producer of coffee in the world with an average of 2%. It is also a major producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.
Originally originally from Ethiopia, the coffee plant was introduced to Peru by the Spanish after the 16th century. Since since then, Peru has been a major player on the world market for coffee. It is one of the five major producers of Arabica.
The country is home to small farming families that have largely formed cooperatives. They can now access fair trade prices and also sell their coffee directly. Small farms are also aided by using eco-friendly methods to minimize the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe's cluster program has helped stabilize the supply chains for roasters, and also provides a complete traceability from field to FOB contract. This allows roasters the ability to make informed decisions and see their entire purchase history. This method has been a key factor in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.
In the past, many farmers have been urged to plant coffee as a replacement for coca plants. The government is still looking for ways to replace these illicit crops with coffee that can generate higher profits for the coffee industry. While the move is positive however, it could pose a challenge to the local population, too.
Therefore it is essential to provide farmers with sufficient financial assistance to ensure their livelihoods and ensure that their families' health and well-being are not at risk. It is also important to encourage the development innovative products that can increase productivity and enhance the quality of coffee.
The fair trade Peru HB MCM grade 1 is a unique coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a perfect illustration of the unique flavor of the region. It has an aroma of citrus with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, along with a smooth medium body.
Colombian
The emerald country of Colombia is home to breathtaking rainforests, massive mountains, and exqui site coffee. The country produces more washed arabica beans than any other country in the world and is adept in producing a wide variety of truly delicious, sought-after coffees that are usually unique. Colombian coffees are famous for their smooth, yet rich and full-bodied taste, as well as their refreshingly acidic flavor that is always perfectly balanced with the slightest hint of sweetness that is never overpowering or overwhelming.
Colombian coffee is typically grown between 1,200 and 2,000 metres above sea level. This is where the top quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee grows its finest. The highest quality Colombian beans are typically referred to as Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 or 18).
After the harvesting process, the coffee cherries must be carefully picked by hand to ensure that only healthy and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. The fruit that is ripe, separated from the beans at this point and then washed in the sun and dried. The coffee beans that have been washed are then sorted and graded by quality control teams based on size as well as colour and density. This ensures that only uniform high-quality, high-quality coffee is able to make it onto the shelves of supermarkets across the world.
Farmers and workers also receive the Fairtrade Premium, which is an extra amount of money added on top of the purchase price. This permits them to invest in business or community projects that they choose. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers organize themselves into small cooperatives and producer groups in order to gain access to larger markets.
This premium is invested directly into the communities in which coffee is grown. It is a part of a sustainable development model and helps to protect the environment. It also guarantees secure working conditions, legally-regulated hours of work and freedom of association and also zero tolerance for slavery and child labor. The money that is paid to farmers helps them to protect their families and to invest in their future. It helps them preserve their cultural traditions, and also produce coffee that is delicious and authentic.
Indonesian
With its equatorial climate and the soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the world's biggest coffee producers. Indonesian beans are sought-after for blends and single origin coffees due to their distinctive flavours. These heavy-bodied, rich coffees have a long spicy finish with a smooth 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 flavors of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade, and helps ensure a sustainable future for the farmers and their communities. The Ketiara co-op also contributes to the conservation of the surrounding Leuser National Park by using shade-grown farming as a means of protecting the ecosystem.
It's not surprising that in a region renowned for its volcanic soil the fertile ground is perfect for coffee cultivation. This natural resource is abundant, however, is under threat from foreign coffee growers who have taken over the coffee industry. Many local farmers are forced to leave their land because they are not able to compete with the prices of these big corporations.
A lack of direct trade opportunities means that for each $3 cup of coffee there is only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. Fair trade is crucial because the system has to be changed. By establishing direct trading relationships, farmers can establish income security that can eliminate massive fluctuations in demand from season to season.
Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade coffees are carefully selected by farmers who adhere to the traditional principles of Hindu agriculture, known as "Sabuk Abian." These farms are located in the Kintamani region, which lies between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones that provide the fields with fresh volcanic dust which keeps the soil fertile. This fair trade and organic coffee is rich and creamy body with a spicy finish. This dark roast is delicious by itself or as part of a rich mixture.