Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to work directly with farmers. This guarantees high-quality coffee beans and a sustainable income for farmers.
The global market for coffee is a volatile one and farmers struggle to earn enough money. Fair trade offers farmers stability through the Fairtrade minimum price plus an additional incentive to grow organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavor coffee with pleasant sweetness and a soft acidity. It has hints of orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon finish. This fair trade certified coffee is sourced from a responsible and environmentally conscious producer.
In Peru coffee is grown mostly by small farms that have only a few hectares or less. Farmers typically form cooperatives to share costs for equipment and gain access to markets. A increasing number of farmers have decided organic farming to improve the quality and reduce the use of pesticides.
The farm that this coffee comes from, 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 ranging from 1300 to 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 feet) at the highest elevations in the region. The farmers are meticulous to ensure that the harvest is picked when it is needed, in order to maximize the value of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is fully cleaned and sun dried which results in a rich, distinctive flavor. The high altitude in this area produces a full-bodied medium-bodied, medium-bodied coffee with a mild citric acidity.
Women in Peru grow this coffee as part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role that women play in coffee communities that are rural. Women are the only ones who 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 and their own well-being. In addition, a part of the money spent on this coffee is donated back to the women who made the coffee. This allows them to expand their business, provide education and healthcare to their children and support their families. This is an amazing coffee that was cultivated using techniques passed down from generation to generation.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a nation that has plenty of top-quality 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 in the world, with 22% of the market share. It is also one of the top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.
1kg of coffee beans introduced the Ethiopian coffee to Peru after the 16th Century. Since then Peru has been an important player in the international coffee market. It is one of the five biggest producers of Arabica.
The country is home to small farm families that have largely joined together to form cooperatives. This has allowed them to gain access to fair trade prices and to market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to use eco-friendly methods to reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe’s cluster program helped to stabilize supply chains for roasters, while providing detailed tracability from FOB contracts to field. This enables roasters to view the full picture of their purchases and make informed choices every day. This method is a key element in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.
In the past, coffee was encouraged as a replacement for coca plants by a lot of farmers. The government is still looking for ways to replace these illicit crops with coffee that will yield higher profits for the coffee industry. This is a good thing, but it could also pose an obstacle for the local population.
As a result it is crucial to provide farmers with sufficient financial aid to sustain their livelihoods, and to ensure that their families' health and well-being are not affected. In addition, it is essential to encourage the development of innovative products that can boost productivity and increase 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 medium-roasted, single-origin coffee is a classic example for the unique flavour characteristic of this region. It has a refreshing citrus aroma with hints cinnamon and nutmeg. It also has a medium body and a smooth texture.
Colombian
The emerald-colored 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 proficient in producing a wide variety of delicious, sought-after and delicious coffees that are often highly unique. Colombian coffees are famous for their smooth, yet rich and full-bodied taste, as well as their pleasantly acidic flavor, which is always balanced with an underlying sweetness that is never overpowering or overwhelming.
Colombian coffee is traditionally grown between 1,200 and 2,000 metres above the sea level. Here, the best Colombian coffee beans are cultivated and harvested. Generally speaking, the best quality Colombian coffees are referred to as Supremo. This refers to the bean size (screen sizes 17 or 18).
After the harvest, the coffee cherries are carefully selected by hand, making sure only ripe and healthy beans make it through the remainder of the process. At this stage the ripe fruit is separated from the beans, which are then cleaned and dried in the sun. The washed beans are sorted and graded by quality control teams based on their size and density, colour, and size. ensuring that only high-quality consistent coffee is able to make it through to supermarket shelves around the globe.
Farmers and workers also get the Fairtrade Premium which is an additional amount of money added on top of the sale price. They can then invest it in their own business or community projects. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers form small producer groups and cooperatives to gain access to larger markets.
The premium is reinvested in the communities that cultivate coffee. It contributes to 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. It also has zero tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money given to farmers helps them protect their families and invest in their futures. It also helps them maintain their cultural traditions and produce coffee that is delicious and true to its roots.
Indonesian
Indonesia is a major coffee producer worldwide, due to its equatorial climate. The varying conditions for growing and traditional wet hulling processing techniques create distinct flavour notes that make Indonesian beans highly sought-after for blends and single origins alike. These heavy-bodied, rich coffees have a long, spicy finish and a silky texture. They complement 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 helps ensure a sustainable future for the farmers and their communities. The Ketiara co-op also supports the preservation of the surrounding Leuser National Park by using shade grown farming as a means of protecting the ecosystem.
It's no surprise that in a region renowned for its volcanic soil, the fertile ground is perfect for the cultivation of coffee. However, this rich natural resource is being threatened by the growing number of coffee growers from abroad that have dominated the market. Many local farmers are forced to leave their farms because they are unable to compete with 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. Fair trade is important since this system needs to be altered. Through direct trade relations, farmers can achieve income security that will eliminate the drastic fluctuations in demand from season to season.
Our organic, natural Sulawesi fair trade beans are carefully selected from farmers that follow the tenets 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, which keeps the soil fertile. This Fair Trade and organic coffee is rich, creamy and spicy with a long lasting finish. This is a dark roast that can be enjoyed by itself or as a part of an incredibly rich blend.