Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates middlemen, allowing consumers of green coffee to work directly with coffee farmers. This ensures that the coffee beans are of high-quality and that farmers receive a sustainable income.
The world market for coffee is a volatile one and farmers struggle to make enough money. Fair trade offers farmers stability through the Fairtrade minimum price, and an additional incentive for organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavoured coffee that has pleasant sweetness and a soft acidity. It has hints of cocoa and orange with the cinnamon note. This fair trade coffee was sourced by a producer who is environmentally conscious and sustainable.
Coffee production in Peru is heavily influenced by small farms of just a few hectares or less, and farmers usually form cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and gain access to markets for their product. A increasing number of farmers are choosing organic farming to increase the quality of their coffee and to avoid the use of pesticides.
Cenfrocafe is a farm in the provinces Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru, near 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, so as to get the most value from the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee has been thoroughly cleaned, and then dried in the sun to give it a unique deep, rich taste. Coffeee of farms in this area produces an intense coffee with moderate body, mild acidity, and a refined finish.
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. Women are the only ones who cultivate, process and market the coffee, allowing them to use the extra funds they receive from the sale of the product to improve their family's health and well-being. A portion of each dollar spent on the coffee is also given to the women who grow it. This allows them to expand their business, provide healthcare and education to their children and help support their families. This is truly an amazing coffee that has been grown since 1700 using methods that have been passed down by the word of mouth over generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a nation that has plenty of top-quality coffee. Its thin air and high altitudes provide the perfect location for growing the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee, accounting for 2% of world production. It is also a top producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.
The Spanish introduced Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Since then Peru has become a major player in the global coffee market. It is one of the five major producers of Arabica.
The country is home to small farming families that have mostly banded together into cooperatives. They are now able to access fair trade prices and also sell their coffee directly. Small farms are also encouraged to employ ecological methods that help 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 enables roasters to view the complete picture of their purchases and make informed choices on a daily basis. This strategy has been a key factor in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.
In the past, coffee was favored as a replacement for coca plants by a lot of farmers. The government is always seeking ways to replace illegal crops with coffee, which can increase profits for the coffee industry. While the move is positive but it could be an obstacle for the local population as well.
It is therefore crucial to provide enough financial support to farmers to ensure their livelihoods and to ensure that the well-being and health of their families aren't compromised. Additionally, it is essential to encourage the development of new products that can boost productivity and improve 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 example for the unique flavour profile of this region. It has a tangy scent with hints of cinnamon and the spice of nutmeg. It also has a medium body with a smooth texture.
Colombian
The emerald country of Colombia is home to stunning forests, huge mountains, and exquisite coffee. The country produces more washed arabica beans than any other country in the world and is adept in producing a wide variety of delicious, sought-after coffees that are often highly distinctive. Colombian coffees are renowned for their rich, mellow and full-bodied taste, as well as their pleasantly acidic flavor, which is always perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness that isn't overpowering or overpowering.
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, the highest quality Colombian coffees are known as Supremo. This refers to the bean size (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. The fruit that is ripe, separated from the beans at this stage, is then washed in the sun and dried. The coffee beans that have been washed are then graded and sorted by quality control teams based on size as well as colour and density. This ensures that only consistent quality coffees are able to reach the shelves of supermarkets across the world.
Farmers and workers also get the Fairtrade Premium which is an additional sum of money in addition to the sale price. This allows them to invest in business or community projects of their choice. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to form cooperatives and small producers that allow them access to larger markets.
The money is put into the communities that cultivate coffee. It helps create an environmentally sustainable development model and also protects the environment. It also ensures secure working conditions, legally-regulated working hours and freedom of association, as well as no tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money that is paid to farmers allows them safeguard their families and invest in their future. It allows them to keep their traditions of their past and also produce coffee that is delicious and authentic.
Indonesian
Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers around the world, due to its equatorial climate. The varying conditions for growing and traditional wet hulling processing methods produce distinctive flavours that make Indonesian beans highly sought-after for blends and single origin coffees alike. These robust heavy-bodied coffees have a long, spicy finish and a silky texture that complements darker roasts.
The women-led Ketiara co-op located in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is famous for its earthy and powerful body with flavorful undertones 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 conservation of the surrounding Leuser National Park by using shade grown farming as a way to protect the ecosystem.
In a region known for its volcanic soil it's no surprise that the fertile soil is ideal for coffee cultivation. However, this natural resource is being threatened by the growing number of coffee growers from abroad that have come to dominate the market. Many local farmers aren't in a position to compete with the costs of these big corporations and have been forced off their land.
The absence of direct trade opportunities means that for every $3 cup of coffee there is only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. This system needs to be altered and that's why fair trade is so important. Through direct trade relations, farmers can create income security and eliminate massive fluctuations in market demand from one season to the next.
Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade beans are carefully sourced by farmers who follow the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture, also known as "Sabuk Abian." These farms are located in the Kintamani region between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones, which supply the fields with fresh volcanic dust that keeps the soil fertile. This organic and Fair Trade coffee is rich, creamy and spicy with a long finish. This dark roast can be enjoyed as is or as part of a rich blend.