Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen, which allows buyers of green coffee to directly work with coffee farmers. This assures that the beans are of the highest quality and that farmers earn an income that is sustainable.
Farmers struggle to earn enough money in the volatile global coffee market. Fair trade offers stability for farmers through the Fairtrade Minimum Price, as well as an additional price incentive for organically grown beans.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavored coffee that has an appealing sweetness and a soft acidity. It has hints of orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon finish. This fair trade certified coffee is made from a responsible and environmentally conscious producer.
In Peru coffee is grown mostly by small farms that have just a few hectares or less. Farmers typically join cooperatives to share equipment costs and gain access to markets. A growing number of farmers are choosing to grow organically in order to improve the quality and avoid pesticides.
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 of land ranging from 1300 to 2000 m (4300 to 6500 feet) at the highest elevations of the region. Farmers take great care to ensure that the harvest is picked at the right time, to maximize the value of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee has been thoroughly cleaned and dried in the sun to give it a unique deep, rich flavor. The high altitude of this region results in a rich, medium-bodied coffee with mild acidity from citric.
Women in Peru grow this coffee as part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role that women play in rural coffee communities. The coffee is grown and processed, as well as traded by women, providing them with the chance to use the extra funds derived from the sale of their product to improve their own and their families' wellbeing. In addition, a part of the money spent on this coffee is donated to the women who made it. This helps them expand their businesses, offer health and education for their children, and provide for their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee, which has been grown since 1700 using techniques that have been handed down by word of mouth for many generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a country with lots of premium coffee. The thin air and high altitudes of Peru make it a perfect place to grow coffee. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee accounting for 2% of global production. It is also a top producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.
Originally from Ethiopia, the coffee plant was introduced to Peru by the Spanish in 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.
Small farming families have formed cooperatives in the country. This has enabled them to access fair trade prices and sell 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 field to FOB contract. This gives roasters the ability to make informed choices and see their entire purchase history. This approach has been a key factor in the success of Volcafe's partnership with farmers in Peru.
In the past, coffee was encouraged as a substitute for coca plants by a lot of farmers. The government is always seeking ways to replace illegal crops with coffee, which will boost profits for the coffee industry. Coffeee is a good thing, but can also be an obstacle for the local population.
It is therefore crucial to provide adequate financial aid to farmers to ensure their livelihoods and to ensure that their well-being and health of their families aren't affected. It is also essential to encourage the creation of new products that can increase productivity and enhance 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 representation of the region's unique flavour profile. It has a refreshing citrus aroma, with hints of cinnamon and the spice of nutmeg. It also has a medium body, with smooth, silky texture.
Colombian
The emerald-colored land of Colombia is a place with stunning rainforests, massive mountains and exquisite coffee. The country produces more arabica beans washed than any other country in the world, and is skilled in producing a wide variety of exquisite, sought-after coffees that are often highly unique. Colombian coffees are famous for their rich, mellow and full-bodied flavor and pleasantly acidic flavor, which is always balanced with an underlying sweetness that is never overpowering or overpowering.
Colombian coffee is traditionally grown between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above sea level. This is where the highest quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee is at its best. In general, the top quality Colombian coffees are called Supremo. This refers to the bean size (screen sizes 17 or 18).
After harvesting, the coffee cherries must be carefully selected by hand to ensure that only healthy and fully ripe coffee beans are allowed to continue the process. At this point the ripe cherries are separated from the beans, which are washed and dried in the sun. The washed coffee beans are then sorted and graded by quality control teams based on size as well as colour and density. This ensures that only consistent, high-quality coffee reaches the shelves of all supermarkets worldwide.
Farmers and workers are paid a Fairtrade premium, which is a portion of the money added to the purchase price. This enables them to invest in community or business projects that they choose. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to form cooperatives and small producers which allows them to gain access to larger markets.
This premium is invested in the communities that cultivate coffee. It helps create sustainable development models, and also protects the environment. It also ensures 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 allows them to preserve their cultural traditions, and produce coffee which is both delicious and authentic.
Indonesian
Indonesia is a major coffee producer worldwide, due to its climate that is equatorial. Indonesian beans are sought-after for blends as well as single origin coffees because of their distinctive flavors. These rich heavy-bodied, heavy-bodied coffees come with a long spicy finish and a silky texture which is perfect with darker roasts.
Ketiara is a women-led cooperative in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is well-known for its earthy body, and flavors of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade and is a sustainable option for the farmers and their communities. The Ketiara co-op also contributes to the preservation of the surrounding Leuser National Park by using shade grown farming to help protect the ecosystem.
It's no surprise that in a region known for its volcanic soil the fertile soil is ideal for growing coffee. However, this natural resource is threatened by the increasing number of foreign coffee farmers that have dominated the industry. Many local farmers are forced to leave their land because they are not able to compete with these large corporations' prices.
In the absence of direct trade, on average, $0.15 of every $3 cup of coffee goes to the farmer. Fair trade is essential because this system must be altered. By establishing direct trade relationships farmers can generate income security and eliminate radical changes in market demand from one season to the next.
Our natural organic Sulawesi fair trade beans are sourced from farmers who adhere to the principles of traditional Hindu farming system known as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are located in the Kintamani highland region, which lies between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes. They supply the fields with fresh volcanic ash, which keeps the soil fertile. This Fair Trade and organic coffee is smooth, full-bodied and spicy with a long-lasting finish. This is a dark roast that can be enjoyed by itself or as a component of a rich blend.