Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee removes the middlemen, allowing buyers of green coffee to directly work with coffee farmers. This guarantees high-quality coffee beans and a long-term income for farmers.
The global market for coffee is volatile and farmers struggle to make enough money. Fair trade provides stability for farmers by offering the Fairtrade Minimum Price and an additional price incentive for organically grown beans.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavoured coffee that has a pleasing sweetness and a soft acidity. It is a bit cocoa and orange with an underlying cinnamon flavor. This fair trade coffee was procured by a producer that is sustainable and environmentally conscious.
In Peru coffee is produced primarily by small farms with a few hectares of land or less. Farmers usually join cooperatives to share costs for equipment and gain access to markets. A growing number of farmers have chosen to grow organically to enhance the quality of their produce and reduce the use of 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 of land between 1300 to 2000 meters, and 4300-6500 feet, at the highest elevations in the region. The farmers are meticulous in ensuring that their harvest is harvested at the right moment to get the most out of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is fully washed, then sun dried to give it a unique deep and rich taste. The high altitude of this area produces a complex medium-bodied coffee that has mild acidity from citric.
Women in Peru cultivate this coffee as part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role women play in rural coffee communities. The coffee is harvested, processed and traded exclusively by women, providing them with the opportunity to use the extra funds derived from the sale of their product to further the family's and their own health and well-being. Additionally, a percentage of every dollar spent on this coffee is donated to the women who made the coffee. This allows them to expand their business, offer education and healthcare to their children and help support their families. This is an amazing coffee that has been cultivated by using methods passed through generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru has a wealth of premium coffee. The thin air and high altitudes of Peru make it the ideal location to cultivate coffee. 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.
Originating originated in Ethiopia The crop was introduced to Peru by the Spanish in the 16th century. Since the time Peru has been an important player in the world market for coffee. It is one of the five largest producers of Arabica.
Small farming families have formed cooperatives in the country. They can now get fair trade prices, and also sell their coffee directly. Small farms are also aided by the use of ecological methods to lessen the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe's cluster program has helped to stabilize supply chains for roasters and also provides a complete traceability from field to FOB contract. This allows roasters to 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, many farmers have been encouraged to grow coffee to replace coca plants. Coffeee is still looking for ways to replace these illegal crops with coffee that will bring in more profits for the coffee industry. This is a positive step, but it could also pose an issue for the local population.
It is therefore crucial to provide enough financial aid to farmers to ensure their livelihoods and to ensure that the health and welfare of their families aren't at risk. It is also crucial 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 unique coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This medium-roasted, single-origin coffee is a perfect illustration of the unique flavor characteristic of this region. It has a scent of citrus, with hints reminiscent of cinnamon and nutmeg, as well as a silky medium body.
Colombian
The emerald-colored country of Colombia is home to breathtaking rainforests, massive mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more arabica beans washed than any other country in the world and is proficient in brewing a variety of truly exquisite, sought-after coffees that are usually distinctive. Colombian coffees are mellow yet full-bodied taste and pleasant acidic flavor. They are also renowned for their sweetness and pleasantly acidic taste.
Colombian coffee is traditionally grown between 1,200 and 2,000 metres above sea level. This is where the best quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee ripens to its best. Generally, the highest quality Colombian coffees are known as Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 or 18).
After harvesting, the coffee cherries must be carefully picked by hand to ensure only fresh and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. At this point, the ripe fruit is separated from the beans, and then dried and washed in the sun. The coffee beans that have been washed are then sorted and graded by quality control teams in accordance with size as well as colour and density. This ensures that only uniform, high-quality coffee reaches the shelves of supermarkets across the world.
Farmers and workers also receive the Fairtrade Premium that is an additional amount of money added on top of the sale price. They can then invest it in their own community or business projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to form small producer organizations and cooperatives, enabling them to access larger markets.
The money is put into the communities that cultivate coffee. It contributes to sustainable development models, and protects the environment. It also provides secure working conditions, legally-regulated hours of work and freedom of association, and also zero tolerance for slavery and child labor. The money given to farmers allows them to protect their families and invest in their futures. It also helps them keep their traditions alive and produce coffee that is both delicious and true to its roots.
Indonesian
With its equatorial climate and soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the world's biggest coffee producers. The varying conditions for growing and traditional wet hulling processing methods produce distinctive flavours that make Indonesian beans highly desirable for blends and single origin coffees 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 in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is known for its strong earthy body, with a flavorful undertone 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 supports the conservation of the area around Leuser National Park by using shade-grown agriculture to help protect the ecosystem.
It's not surprising that in a region known for its volcanic soil the fertile ground is perfect for coffee cultivation. This natural resource is abundant, however, is being threatened by foreign coffee producers who have taken over the industry. Many local farmers have been forced to abandon their farms due to being not able to compete against these large corporations' prices.
The absence of direct trade opportunities means that for every $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 important. By establishing direct trading relations farmers can increase their income security and prevent drastic changes in the market demand from one season to the next.
Our natural organic Sulawesi fair trade beans are sourced from farmers who follow the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture known as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are located in the Kintamani highland region in between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes, which supply the fields with fresh volcanic ash, which keeps the soil fertile. The organic and Fair Trade coffee is smooth, full-bodied and spicy with a long finish. This is a dark roast that can be enjoyed by itself or as a part of an incredibly rich blend.