Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee cuts out the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to directly interact with farmers. This ensures high-quality coffee beans and a sustainable income for farmers.
The market for coffee is volatile, and farmers struggle to earn enough money. Fair trade gives farmers stability through the Fairtrade minimum price plus an additional incentive for organically-grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic coffee has a pleasing sweetness with a soft acidity. It is a bit orange-y and cocoa, and a cinnamon-like finish. This fair trade certified coffee has been sourced from a sustainable and environmentally conscious producer.
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 for equipment and gain access to markets. A growing number of farmers are choosing to grow organically in order to improve the quality and reduce the use of pesticides.
Cenfrocafe is a farm in the provinces Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru close to the border with Ecuador. The coop is composed of 2400 farmers who plant coffee on small plots of land ranging between 1300 and 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 ft) at the highest elevations of the region. Farmers take very careful care to ensure that the harvest is picked at the right time, to ensure that they get the best out of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee has been fully washed, then sun dried to give it a unique, deep flavor. The high altitude of farms in this region produces a complex coffee that has moderate body, mild citric acidity and an elegant finish.
The women of Peru who cultivate this coffee are part of a movement called Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in coffee-growing communities. The coffee is grown, processed and traded exclusively by women, which gives them the opportunity to utilize the extra funds derived from the sale of their product to enhance the family's and their own wellbeing. beans 1kg of every dollar spent on the coffee is also given to the women who grew it. This allows them to expand their businesses, offer healthcare and education to their children, as well as support their families. This is truly an amazing coffee, which has been grown since 1700 using techniques that have been handed down by word of mouth for generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a country that produces plenty of top-quality coffee. Its thin air and high altitudes create a perfect location for growing the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee accounting for 2% of global production. It is also among the top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.
Originally originally from Ethiopia, the coffee plant was introduced to Peru by the Spanish after the 16th century. The country has been a major participant in the international coffee trade ever since. It is one of the five largest producers of Arabica.
Small farming families have formed cooperatives in the country. This has allowed them to gain access to fair trade prices and to market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged by the use of ecological methods to reduce the environmental impact on their coffee production.
Volcafe’s cluster program helped to improve the supply chains for roasters and also provides a complete traceability from field to FOB contract. This gives roasters the ability to make informed choices and track their entire purchase history. This method has been crucial to the success of Volcafe’s collaboration with Peruvian farmers.
In the past, a lot of farmers have been encouraged to grow coffee as a substitute for coca plants. The government is constantly searching for ways to replace illicit crops with coffee, which can increase profits for the coffee industry. This is a positive step, however it can be an obstacle for the local population.
It is therefore essential to provide adequate financial assistance to farmers in order to ensure their livelihoods and to ensure that the well-being and health of their families are not at risk. In addition it is crucial to encourage the development of innovative products that increase productivity and increase the quality of coffee.
The fair trade Peru HB MCM grade 1 is a premium coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This single-origin medium-roasted coffee is a prime representation of the region's unique flavor profile. It has a tangy aroma with hints cinnamon and Nutmeg. It also has a medium body with smooth texture.
Colombian
The emerald land of Colombia is a land of stunning rainforests, giant mountains and sublime coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than other country in the world. It also has the ability to produce a wide range of exquisite, sought-after and distinctive coffees. Colombian coffees are known for their rich, mellow and full-bodied flavor and pleasantly acidic flavor, which is always balanced with the slightest hint of sweetness that isn't overpowering or overwhelming.
Colombian coffee is grown traditionally between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above sea level. Here, the best Colombian coffee beans are cultivated and harvested. Generally, the highest quality Colombian coffees are referred to as Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After harvesting, the coffee cherries must be carefully picked by hand to ensure that only fresh and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. The fruit that is ripe, separated from the beans at this point, is then washed in the sun and dried. The beans that have been washed are separated and sorted by quality control teams according to their size and density, colour, and size. making sure that only the highest-quality, consistent coffee makes it into the shelves of supermarkets around the world.
Farmers and workers also receive the Fairtrade Premium which is an additional sum of money in addition to the price of sale. They can then invest it in their own business or community projects. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers form small cooperatives and producer groups to gain access to larger markets.
This premium is invested in the communities that cultivate coffee. It helps create an environmentally sustainable development model and protects 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 labour or slavery. The money given to farmers enables them to safeguard their families and invest in their futures. It helps them keep their traditions of their past and also produce coffee that is both delicious and authentic.
Indonesian
Indonesia is a major coffee producer worldwide, due to its equatorial climate. Indonesian beans are sought after for blends and single origin coffees due to their distinct flavours. These rich, heavy-bodied coffees have a long, spicy finish and a silky texture. They work well with darker roasts.
Ketiara is a co-op run by women located in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is famous for its earthy body and the 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 is committed to the protection of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown farming to safeguard the ecosystem.
In a region that's famous for its volcanic soil, it should come as no surprise that the fertile soil is perfect for growing coffee. This abundant natural resource, however, is being threatened by foreign coffee farmers who have taken over the coffee industry. Many local farmers aren't in a position to compete with the prices of these big corporations and have been forced off their land.
A lack of direct trade opportunities means that for each $3 cup of coffee there is only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. This system needs to be changed and this is why fair trade is vital. By establishing direct trade relationships farmers can generate income security and avoid 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 tenets 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, which provide the fields with fresh volcanic ash, which keeps the soil fertile. This fair trade and organic coffee is smooth and full bodied with a long spicy finish. This is a dark roast that is delicious on its own or as a component of an incredibly rich blend.