Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to work directly with farmers. This ensures high-quality coffee beans and a long-term income for farmers.
Farmers struggle to make enough money in the volatile world coffee market. Fair trade gives farmers stability through the Fairtrade minimum price and an additional incentive for organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic coffee has a pleasing sweetness with a soft 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 just a few hectares or less. Farmers typically form cooperatives to share equipment costs and gain access to markets. In addition, there are a growing number of farmers who have decided to grow organically to enhance the quality of their crops and avoid the use of pesticides on their farms.
The farm from which this coffee comes, Cenfrocafe, is located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio in north western Peru close to the border with Ecuador. The coop is composed of 2400 farmers who cultivate coffee on small plots ranging between 1300 and 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 ft) at the highest elevations of the region. The farmers are meticulous to ensure that the harvest is harvested in the correct time to get the most value from the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is fully washed and dried in the sun which results in an intense, distinctive taste. The high altitude of this region produces a complex medium-bodied, medium-bodied coffee with a mild citric acidity.
Women in Peru cultivate this coffee as part of a broader movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role that women play in rural coffee communities. Women are the only ones to cultivate, process and sell the coffee, which allows them to use the extra money they earn from the sale of the product to improve their family's wellbeing. Additionally, a percentage of the money spent on this coffee goes to the women who made the product. This allows them to expand their business, offer education and healthcare for their children, and provide for their families. This is truly a remarkable coffee, which has been cultivated since the year 1700 using techniques that have been passed through word of mouth for many generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a country that produces a lot of high-quality coffee. Its thin air and high 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 major 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 world's coffee trade ever since. It is now one of the top five producers of Arabica.
The country is home to small farm families who have banded together into cooperatives. This has allowed them to benefit from fair trade prices and market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged by using eco-friendly methods to reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe's cluster program has helped to improve the supply chains for roasters, while providing detailed tracability from field to FOB contracts. This allows roasters to see the complete picture of their purchases and make informed decisions on a daily basis. This approach is a major factor in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.
In the past, many farmers were encouraged to cultivate coffee as a substitute for coca crops. The government is constantly seeking ways to replace illicit crops with coffee, which can increase profits for the coffee industry. While the change is positive, it can be an obstacle for the local population, too.
It is therefore essential to provide adequate financial assistance to farmers in order to maintain their livelihoods, and to ensure that their well-being and wellbeing of their families aren't at risk. In addition, it is essential to encourage the development of innovative products that can boost productivity and increase the quality of coffee.
Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a special coffee that is grown in Cajamarca the northern region of. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a classic example of the distinctive flavor profile of this region. It is scented with citrus, with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon along with a smooth medium body.
Colombian
The emerald land of Colombia is a country of stunning rainforests, giant mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more arabica beans washed than any other country in the world, and is skilled in the production of a wide range of delicious, sought-after and delicious coffees that are often highly unique. Colombian coffees are renowned for their rich, mellow and full-bodied taste and their refreshingly acidic flavor that is always balanced with a hint of sweetness that never tastes cloying or overpowering.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been produced at elevations ranging from 1,200 and 2200 meters above sea level. This is where the top quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee ripens to its most optimal. The highest quality Colombian beans are usually called Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After the harvest, the coffee cherries are carefully picked by hand, making sure only ripe and healthy beans are able to make it through the rest of the process. The fruit that is ripe, separated from the beans at this stage and then washed in the sun and dried. coffee bean 1kg washed beans are then separated and sorted by quality control teams based on their size, colour and density, ensuring that only high-quality consistent coffee is able to make it through to supermarket shelves around the globe.
Farmers and workers get the Fairtrade premium, which is a lump sum added to the purchase price. This permits them to invest in community or business projects that they choose. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers organize themselves into small producer groups and cooperatives to gain access to larger markets.
This premium is invested directly into the communities where coffee is grown. It 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 regulated, and there is freedom of association. There is also no tolerance for child labour or slavery. The money that is paid to farmers helps them to safeguard their families and invest in their future. It helps them keep their traditions of their past and produce coffee that is delicious and authentic.
Indonesian
Indonesia is a major producer of coffee around the world, due to its climate that is equatorial. Indonesian beans are highly sought after for blends and single origin coffees due to their distinct flavours. These heavy-bodied, rich coffees have a lengthy, spicy finish with a smooth texture. They are a great match for darker roasts.
The women-led Ketiara co-op in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is renowned for its powerful earthy body with flavorful undertones of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is fair trade and organic certified, and helps ensure a sustainable future for farmers and their communities. The Ketiara Co-op helps to preserve the biodiversity of Leuser National Park surrounding it through shade-grown farming to preserve the ecosystem.
In a region that's famous for its volcanic soil it's no surprise that the fertile soil is ideal for the cultivation of coffee. However, this abundant natural resource is under threat due to the increasing number of foreign coffee farmers who have taken over the coffee industry. Many local farmers are forced to leave their farms due to being not able to compete against the prices of these big corporations.
A lack of direct trade opportunities means that for each $3 cup of coffee, only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. This system needs to be altered and that's why fair trade is so crucial. Through direct trade relationships, farmers can create income security, which will prevent drastic changes in market demand from season to season.
Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade coffees are carefully selected by farmers who follow the traditional principles of Hindu agriculture, known as "Sabuk Abian." These farms are located in the Kintamani region between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones that provide the fields with fresh volcanic dust that helps keep the soil fertile. This organic and fair trade coffee is creamy and full bodied with a long spicy finish. This is a dark roast that is delicious by itself or as part of an incredibly rich blend.