Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee cuts out the middlemen by allowing buyers of green coffee to directly interact with farmers. This guarantees high-quality coffee beans and a long-term income for farmers.
Farmers struggle to make enough money from the volatile international coffee market. Fair trade can provide stability to farmers by offering the Fairtrade Minimum Price and an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic coffee has a pleasant sweetness and a smooth acidity. It is a bit cocoa and orange, with the cinnamon note. This fair trade certified coffee is sourced from a sustainable and environmentally conscious producer.
The production of coffee in Peru is heavily influenced by small farms that cover a couple of hectares or less, and farmers usually band together into cooperatives to share the cost of equipment and access to markets for their product. A increasing number of farmers have chosen to grow organically in order to improve the quality and avoid pesticides.
Cenfrocafe is a farm located in the provinces Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru, near the border of Ecuador. The coop is made up of 2400 members who grow their coffee on small plots between 1300 to 2000 meters, and 4300 to 6500 feet, at the highest elevations in the region. The farmers take great care to ensure that the harvest is picked when it is needed so that they get the most out of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is fully washed and dried in the sun which gives it a deep, unique taste. The high altitude of this area produces a full-bodied, medium-bodied coffee with 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 rural coffee communities. The coffee is grown and processed by women, which gives them the opportunity to utilize the additional money generated by the sale of their product to enhance the family's and their own health and well-being. A portion of each dollar spent on coffee is also given to the women who grew it. This enables them to expand their businesses, offer education and healthcare to their children, as well as support their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee, which has been grown since the year 1700 using methods that have been passed down by word of mouth for many generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru has a wealth of high-quality coffee. The thin air 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 the world's production. It is also one of the top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.
Originally originated in Ethiopia The crop was introduced to Peru by the Spanish after the 16th century. Peru has been a major player in the world's coffee trade ever since. It is now one of the top five producers of Arabica.
Small farming families have formed cooperatives across the country. This has allowed them to gain access to fair trade prices and market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to use eco-friendly methods to minimize the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe’s cluster program helped to stabilize supply chains for roasters and also provides a complete traceability from FOB contracts to field. This allows roasters the ability to make informed choices and view their entire purchase history. This approach has been a key factor in the success of Volcafe's partnership with farmers in Peru.
In the past, numerous farmers were encouraged to cultivate coffee as a substitute for coca plants. The government continues to look for ways to replace these illicit crop with coffee that will generate higher profits for the coffee industry. The move is positive however it can be an obstacle for the local population.
As a result it is essential to provide farmers with enough financial support to maintain their livelihoods and ensure their family's health and wellbeing are not at risk. It is also crucial to encourage the development innovative products that can increase productivity and improve the quality of the coffee.
Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a specialty coffee grown in Cajamarca, a northern region. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a perfect example of the region's unique flavor profile. It has a tangy aroma, with hints of cinnamon and the spice of nutmeg. It also has a medium body with smooth, silky texture.
Colombian
The emerald lands of Colombia is a country with stunning rainforests, massive mountains and exquisite coffee. The country produces more washed arabica beans than any other in the world, and is skilled in the production of a wide range of delicious, sought-after coffees that are often unique. Colombian coffees are known for their smooth, yet rich and full-bodied taste and their pleasant acidic taste, which is always perfectly balanced and has the slightest hint of sweetness that never tastes cloying or overpowering.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations of between 1,200 and 2200 meters above sea level. This is where the highest quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee ripens to its finest. Generally, the highest quality Colombian coffees are known as Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After harvest, the cherries are carefully selected by hand, making sure only ripe and healthy beans make it to the rest of the process. The ripe fruit, separated from the beans at this point, is then washed in the sun and dried. The beans that have been washed are separated and sorted by quality control teams in accordance with their size and density, as well as colour. making sure that only the highest-quality consistent coffee gets onto supermarket shelves across the world.
Farmers and workers receive the Fairtrade premium, which is a portion of the money added to the purchase price. They can then invest in their own community or business projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into cooperatives and small producers that allow them access to larger markets.
coffee beans 1kg is reinvested in the communities that grow coffee. It aids in creating a sustainable development model, and protects the environment. It also guarantees safe working conditions, regulated work hours and freedom of association and also no tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money earned by farmers helps them to secure their families and invest in their future. It allows them to preserve their cultural traditions, and also produce coffee that is both delicious and authentic.
Indonesian
Indonesia is a major producer of coffee around the world, due to its climate that is equatorial. The varying conditions for growing and traditional wet hulling methods create distinctive flavour notes that make Indonesian beans highly sought-after for blends and single origins alike. These rich, heavy-bodied coffees have a lengthy, spicy finish with a smooth texture. They are a great match for darker roasts.
The women-led Ketiara co-op located in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is known for its strong earthy body, with a flavorful undertone of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade, and is a sustainable option for the farmers and their communities. The Ketiara Co-op is committed to the protection of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown farming to preserve the ecosystem.
It's not surprising that in a region known for its volcanic soil, the fertile ground is ideal for growing coffee. This rich natural resource however, is threatened by foreign coffee farmers who have taken over the coffee industry. Many local farmers aren't capable of competing with the prices of these large corporations and have been forced off their land.
In the absence of direct trade, in the average $0.15 of each $3 cup of coffee is paid to the farmer. This system must be changed and this is why fair trade is vital. Through direct trade relations, farmers can create income security and prevent drastic changes in the market demand from one season to the next.
Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade beans are carefully sourced by farmers who follow the principles of traditional Hindu farming, commonly referred to as "Sabuk Abian." These farms are located in the Kintamani region, which lies 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 dark roast can be enjoyed as is or as part of a rich mixture.