Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing buyers of green coffee to directly work with farmers. This guarantees high-quality coffee beans and a sustainable income for farmers.
The market for coffee is volatile and farmers struggle to make enough money. Fair trade gives farmers stability through the Fairtrade minimum price and an additional incentive for organically-grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavored coffee that has a pleasing sweetness and soft acidity. It has hints orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon-finish. The fair trade coffee is procured by a producer that is environmentally conscious and sustainable.
In Peru coffee is produced predominantly by small farms with only a few hectares or less. Farmers generally create cooperatives to share the equipment costs and gain access to markets. A increasing number of farmers have decided organic farming to improve the quality and avoid pesticides.
The farm from which this coffee is sourced, Cenfrocafe, is located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio in north western Peru near the border with Ecuador. The coop is composed of 2400 farmers who grow coffee on small plots that range between 1300 and 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 feet) at the highest elevations in the region. The farmers take great care to ensure that the harvest is harvested in the correct time so that they get the most value from the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is fully washed and sun dried which results in a rich, distinctive flavor. The high altitude of this region produces a rich, medium-bodied coffee with mild acidity from citric.
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 who grow, process and trade the coffee, allowing them to make use of the funds they receive from the sale of the product to improve their family's well-being. A portion of every dollar spent on coffee is also donated to the women who grew it. This allows them to expand their business, provide education and healthcare for their children and help support their families. This is truly an amazing coffee, which has been cultivated since the year 1700 using methods that have been passed through word of mouth for many generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a nation that has a lot of high-quality coffee. Its thin air and soaring altitudes provide the perfect environment for producing the crop. The country is the ninth-largest producer of coffee in the world with 22% of the market share. It is also a top producer 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 international coffee industry since. It is one of the five major producers of Arabica.
Small farming families have formed cooperatives throughout the country. This has allowed them to benefit from fair trade prices and to market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to adopt sustainable methods that reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe's cluster programme helped to improve the supply chains for roasters while providing detailed tracability from FOB contracts to field. This lets roasters see the complete picture of their purchases and make informed decisions every day. This strategy has been essential to the success of Volcafe's work with Peruvian farmers.
In the past, a lot of farmers have been encouraged to grow coffee as a replacement for coca plants. The government continues to seek ways to replace these illegal crops with coffee that can yield 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 important to provide farmers with the financial support to maintain their livelihoods and ensure that their family's health and wellbeing are not at risk. It is also essential to encourage the development innovative products that can increase productivity and improve the quality of coffee.
The fair trade Peru HB MCM grade 1 is a speciality coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a perfect representation of the region's unique flavor profile. It is scented with citrus, with hints reminiscent of nutmeg and cinnamon as well as a silky medium body.
Colombian
The emerald-colored country of Colombia is home to breathtaking forests, huge mountains, and exquisite coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than any other country in the world. It also has the ability to provide a wide variety of delicious, sought-after and unique coffees. Colombian coffees are known for their rich, mellow and full-bodied flavor and refreshingly acidic flavor that is always balanced with the slightest hint of sweetness that is never overpowering or overpowering.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations between 1,200 and 2,200 meters above sea level. This is where the top quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee ripens to its best. The finest quality Colombian beans are typically referred to as Supremo. This refers to the bean size (screen sizes 17 or 18).
After harvest, the coffee cherries are carefully selected by hand, making sure that only healthy and fully ripe beans are able to make it through the rest of the process. The fruit that is ripe, separated from the beans at this stage is then washed under the sun and dried. The washed coffee beans are then sorted and graded by quality control teams based on size as well as colour and density. This assures that only consistent quality coffees are able to reach the shelves of supermarkets across the world.
Farmers and workers also get a Fairtrade Premium that is an additional amount of money added on top of the price of sale. They can then invest in their own community or business projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to form cooperatives and small producer organizations, enabling them to access larger markets.
The money is put into the communities that cultivate coffee. 1kg arabica coffee beans helps to create a more sustainable development model and helps to protect the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, work hours are controlled and there is freedom of association. There is also zero tolerance for child labour and slavery. The money paid to the farmers enables them to safeguard their families and invest in their futures. It also helps them keep their traditions alive and create coffee that is delicious and true to its roots.
Indonesian
With its equatorial climate and the soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the world's biggest coffee producers. Indonesian beans are highly sought-after for blends as well as single origin coffees because of their distinctive flavors. These robust heavy-bodied, heavy-bodied coffees come with a long, spicy finishes and a silky texture that is perfect for darker roasts.
The women-led Ketiara co-op of the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is known for its strong earthy body with flavorful undertones of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade and is a sustainable option for the farmers and their community. The Ketiara Co-op helps to preserve the biodiversity of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown farming to protect the ecosystem.
In a region that's famous for its volcanic soil, it should come as no surprise that the soil is perfect for growing coffee. However, this rich natural resource is being threatened by the increasing number of foreign coffee farmers that have come to dominate the industry. Many local farmers aren't capable of competing with the costs of these big corporations and have been pushed off their land.
The absence of direct trade opportunities means that for every $3 cup of coffee the coffee is worth only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. This system needs to be changed, and that's why fair trade is so vital. Through the establishment of direct trade relationships, farmers can create income security, which will prevent massive fluctuations in demand from season to season.
Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade coffees are carefully selected by farmers who follow the traditional principles of Hindu farming, commonly referred to as "Sabuk Abian." These farms are located in the Kintamani region between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones, which supply the fields with fresh volcanic dust which keeps the soil fertile. This fair trade and organic coffee is smooth and full body with a spicy finish. This is a dark roast that is delicious by itself or as part of an incredibly rich blend.