Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates middlemen, allowing consumers of green coffee to work directly with coffee farmers. This assures that the beans are of high-quality and that farmers receive an income that is sustainable.
Farmers struggle to make enough money in the volatile international coffee market. Fair trade offers stability for farmers by offering the Fairtrade Minimum Price, as well as an additional price incentive for organically grown beans.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic coffee has a pleasant sweetness and a smooth acidity. It has hints of cocoa and orange with an underlying cinnamon flavor. The fair trade coffee is produced by a company that is eco-friendly and sustainable.
In Peru coffee is produced mostly by small farms that have just a few hectares or less. Farmers usually create cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and gain access to markets. A growing number of farmers are choosing to grow organically in order to enhance the quality of their produce and avoid the use of pesticides.
The farm from which this coffee is sourced, Cenfrocafe, is located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio in north western Peru close to the border with Ecuador. The coop consists of 2400 farmers who plant coffee on small plots of land ranging between 1300 and 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 feet) at the highest elevations of the region. The farmers take great care in ensuring that their harvest is harvested in the correct time, in order to maximize the value of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee has been fully cleaned and dried in the sun to give a distinctive deep, rich flavor. The high altitude of this region produces a complex, medium-bodied coffee with mild citric acidity.
Women in Peru grow 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 cultivated and processed by women, which gives them the opportunity to utilize the additional funds generated from the sale of their product to enhance the family's and their own wellbeing. A portion of each dollar spent on the coffee is also donated to the women who grew it. This allows them to expand their business, offer education and healthcare to their children, and provide for their families. This is an amazing coffee that was cultivated by using methods passed down from generation to generation.
Peru Arabica
Peru has a wealth of high-quality coffee. Its thin air and soaring altitudes create a 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 among the world's top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.
The Spanish introduced the Ethiopian coffee to Peru after the 16th Century. The country has been a major player in the world's coffee trade since. It is among the five major producers of Arabica.
1 kg coffee beans is home to small farming families who have joined together to form cooperatives. This has enabled them to access fair trade prices and sell 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 stabilize the supply chains for roasters and also provides a complete traceability from field to FOB contracts. This gives roasters the ability to make informed decisions and view their entire purchase history. This method has been a key factor in the success of Volcafe's collaboration with farmers in Peru.
In the past, many farmers have been urged to plant coffee to replace coca plants. The government is always looking for ways to replace illicit crops with coffee, which will increase profits for the coffee industry. While the move is positive but it could be an obstacle for the local population too.
As a result it is crucial to provide farmers with the financial aid to sustain their livelihoods and ensure their families' health and well-being are not affected. In addition it is crucial to encourage the development of new products that increase productivity and improve the quality of coffee.
Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a specialty coffee that is grown in Cajamarca, a northern region. This medium-roasted, single-origin coffee is a classic example for the unique flavour characteristic of this region. It has a citrus aroma with hints cinnamon and nutmeg. It also has a medium body with a smooth texture.
Colombian
The emerald nation of Colombia is home to breathtaking forests, huge mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than any other country in the world. It is also able to produce a variety of exquisite, sought-after and distinctive coffees. Colombian coffees are renowned for their rich, mellow and full-bodied flavor and refreshingly acidic flavor that is always perfectly balanced and has the slightest hint of sweetness that is never overpowering or overpowering.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations of between 1,200 - 2,000 meters above sea level. Here, the top Colombian coffee beans are harvested and grown. Generally, the highest quality Colombian coffees are called Supremo. This refers to the size of the coffee (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After harvesting, the cherries must be carefully picked by hand to ensure that only fresh and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. The ripe fruit, separated from the beans at this stage is then washed under the sun and dried. The washed beans are separated and sorted by quality control teams, in accordance with their dimensions, colour and density, ensuring that only high-quality consistent coffee gets onto supermarket shelves across the globe.
Farmers and workers also get a Fairtrade Premium that is an additional 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 form small cooperatives and producer groups in order to gain access to larger markets.
The premium is reinvested in the communities that cultivate coffee. It aids in creating a sustainable development model, and protects the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, hours of work are controlled 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 protect their families and invest in their futures. They also have the opportunity to keep their traditions alive and create coffee that is delicious and true to its origins.
Indonesian
Indonesia is a major producer of coffee in the world, thanks to its climate that is equatorial. The varying conditions for growing and traditional wet hulling methods create distinctive flavour notes that make Indonesian beans extremely desirable for blends and single origin coffees alike. These heavy-bodied, rich coffees have a long spicy finish and a silky texture. They complement darker roasts.
Ketiara is a co-op run by women located in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is known 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 supports the conservation of Leuser National Park surrounding it through shade-grown farming to preserve the ecosystem.
It's not surprising that in a region famous for its volcanic soil, the fertile ground is ideal for the cultivation of coffee. This natural resource is abundant, however, is under threat from 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 with the prices of these big corporations.
In the absence of direct trade, in the average $0.15 of each $3 cup of coffee is paid to the farmer. Fair trade is crucial since this system needs to be altered. By establishing direct trading relationships, farmers can establish income security that can eliminate drastic changes in market demand from season to season.
Our organic, natural Sulawesi fair trade beans are carefully selected from farmers who adhere to the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture known as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are located in the Kintamani highland region between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes, which provide the fields with fresh volcanic ash that keeps the soil fertile. This organic and fair trade coffee is creamy and full bodied with a long spicy finish. This dark roast is delicious as is or as part of a rich mix.