Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates middlemen, allowing consumers of green coffee to directly work with coffee farmers. This ensures that the coffee beans are of the highest quality and that farmers earn a sustainable income.
Farmers struggle to earn enough money from 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 is a full flavored coffee that has a pleasing sweetness and soft acidity. It has hints orange and cocoa, and a cinnamon-like finish. This fair trade certified coffee is made from a sustainable and environmentally conscious producer.
The production of coffee in Peru is mostly dominated by small farms that cover just a few hectares or less. Farmers typically form cooperatives to share the cost of equipment and access to markets for their product. A growing number of farmers have decided to grow organically in order to enhance the quality of their produce and reduce the use of pesticides.
The farm from which this coffee comes, Cenfrocafe, is located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio in north western Peru near the border with Ecuador. The coop consists of 2400 farmers who plant coffee on small plots of land ranging from 1300 to 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 feet) at the highest elevations of the region. The farmers take great care to ensure that the harvest is harvested when it is needed to get the most out of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is fully cleaned and sun dried, which helps to produce an intense, distinctive taste. beans 1kg Coffeee of this region results in a full-bodied medium-bodied coffee that has mild acidity from citric.
The women of Peru who cultivate this coffee are part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in the coffee communities. The coffee is cultivated and processed by women, which gives them the chance to use the additional funds generated from the sale of their product to improve their own and their families' health and well-being. A portion of every dollar spent on the coffee is also given to the women who cultivate it. This helps them expand their businesses, offer education and healthcare to their children, as well as support their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee that has been cultivated since the year 1700 using methods that have been handed through word of mouth for generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru has a wealth of high-quality coffee. Its thin air and soaring altitudes make it an ideal location for growing the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee in the world, with a share of 2%. It is also a leading producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.
Originally from Ethiopia, the coffee plant was introduced to Peru by the Spanish after the 16th century. Since the time Peru has been an important player in the world market for coffee. It is among the five largest producers of Arabica.
Small farming families have formed cooperatives across the country. They can now access fair trade prices, and also sell their coffee directly. Small farms are also encouraged to adopt eco-friendly methods to reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe's cluster program has helped to stabilize the supply chain for roasters while providing detailed traceability from field to FOB contract. This gives roasters the ability to make informed decisions and track their entire purchase history. This strategy has been essential to the success of Volcafe’s work with Peruvian farmers.
In the past, coffee was promoted as a replacement for coca by many farmers. The government continues to seek ways to replace these illicit crop with coffee that will yield higher profits for the coffee industry. While this is a positive move however, it could pose an obstacle for the local population, too.
As a result, it is important to provide farmers with sufficient financial support to maintain their livelihoods and ensure that their families' health and well-being are not affected. It is also crucial to encourage the development of innovative products that can increase productivity and improve the quality of the coffee.
Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a premium coffee grown in Cajamarca which is a northern region. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a prime example of the region's unique flavour profile. It has a refreshing citrus scent with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It also has a medium body with a smooth texture.
Colombian
The emerald country of Colombia is home to breathtaking rainforests, massive mountains, and exquisite coffee. The country produces more washed arabica beans than any other country in the world and is proficient in the production of a wide range of delicious, sought-after coffees that are often distinctive. Colombian coffees are known for their smooth, yet rich and full-bodied flavor and refreshingly acidic flavor that is always perfectly balanced and has a hint of sweetness that is never overpowering or overwhelming.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations of between 1,200 to 2,200 meters above sea level. Here, the finest 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 harvesting, the 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 cherries are separated from the beans, which are then dried and washed in the sun. The washed beans are sorted and graded by quality control teams in accordance with their size and density, as well as colour. ensuring only high-quality consistent coffee is able to make it onto supermarket shelves across the world.
Farmers and workers also receive an Fairtrade Premium, which is an extra amount in addition to the price of sale. 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 to gain access to larger markets.
The money is put into the communities that grow coffee. It contributes to a more sustainable development model and also helps to protect the environment. It also guarantees safe working conditions, controlled hours of work and freedom of association, and also zero tolerance for slavery and child labor. The money paid by the farmers helps them safeguard their families and invest in their future. It also allows them to maintain their cultural traditions and produce coffee that is both delicious and true to its roots.
Indonesian
Indonesia is a major coffee producer in the world, thanks to its climate that is equatorial. The varying conditions for growing and traditional wet hulling methods produce distinctive flavours that make Indonesian beans highly sought-after for blends and single origins alike. These rich heavy-bodied, heavy-bodied coffees come with a long, spicy finishes and a smooth, silky texture that is perfect for darker roasts.
Ketiara, a women-led co-op 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 supports a sustainable future for the farmers and their community. The Ketiara Co-op helps to preserve the biodiversity of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown farming to safeguard the ecosystem.
In a region renowned for its volcanic soil, it should come as no surprise that the fertile ground is ideal for the cultivation of coffee. However, this rich natural resource is being threatened by the influx of foreign coffee growers who have taken over the market. Many local farmers aren't capable of competing with the prices of these large corporations and have been pushed off their land.
In the absence of direct trade, in the average $0.15 of every $3 cup of coffee is paid to the farmer. This system needs to be changed and this is why fair trade is important. By establishing direct trade relationships farmers can increase their income security and prevent massive fluctuations in market demand from one season to the next.
Our organic, natural Sulawesi fair trade beans are carefully selected 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 that keeps the soil fertile. This fair trade and organic coffee is creamy and full bodied with a long spicy finish. This is a dark roast that is delicious by itself or as a part of an incredibly rich blend.