Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg

Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to directly work with farmers. This assures that the beans are of the highest quality and that farmers receive an income that is sustainable.

Farmers struggle to make enough money from the volatile world coffee market. Fair trade offers stability for farmers by offering the Fairtrade Minimum Price and an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee.

Peru Organic

This Peru Organic is a full flavored coffee that has pleasant sweetness and soft acidity. It has hints orange and cocoa, and a cinnamon-like finish. This fair trade certified coffee has been procured from a responsible and environmentally conscious producer.

In Peru coffee is grown predominantly by small farms with a few hectares of land or less. Farmers generally create cooperatives to share the costs for equipment and gain access to markets. A increasing number of farmers are choosing to grow organically in order to increase the quality of their coffee and to 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 made up of 2400 members who grow their coffee on small plots ranging from 1300 to 2000 meters, and between 4300 and 6500 feet at the highest elevations in the region. The farmers take great care in ensuring that the harvest is picked when it is needed to maximize the value of the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee is completely washed and sun dried which results in a deep, unique taste. The high altitude in this region produces a full-bodied, medium-bodied coffee with moderate citric acidity.

The women of Peru who cultivate this coffee are part of a movement called Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in rural coffee communities. Women are the only ones to cultivate, process and market the coffee, allowing them to make use of the funds they receive from the sale of the product to improve their family's wellbeing. In addition, a part of the money spent on this coffee 1kg is donated to the women who produced the coffee. This allows them to expand their businesses, offer education and healthcare to their children, and support their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee that has been cultivated since the year 1700 using methods that have been handed down by word of mouth for generations.

Peru Arabica

Peru is a country that produces lots of premium coffee. The thin air and the high altitudes provide the perfect location for growing the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee accounting for 2% of global production. It is also a leading producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.

The Spanish introduced the Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Peru has been a major player in the international coffee trade since. It is one of the five largest producers of Arabica.

The country is home to small farm families that have mostly joined together to form cooperatives. This has allowed them to benefit from fair trade prices and to market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged by using eco-friendly methods to lessen the environmental impact of their coffee production.

Volcafe's cluster programme helped to improve the supply chains for roasters, and also provides a complete traceability from field to FOB contracts. This enables roasters to view the complete picture of their purchases and make informed decisions on a daily basis. This approach has been a key factor in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.

In the past, coffee was promoted as a substitute for coca plants by many farmers. The government is still looking for ways to replace these illicit crops with coffee that can generate higher profits for the coffee industry. This is a good thing, but can also be an issue for the local population.

It is therefore essential to provide adequate financial aid to farmers to maintain their livelihoods, and to ensure that the well-being and health of their families is not affected. It is also important to encourage the development of innovative products that can boost productivity and improve the quality of the coffee.

The fair trade Peru HB MCM grade 1 is a speciality coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a classic example of the distinctive flavor of the region. It has a scent of citrus, with hints reminiscent of cinnamon and nutmeg, along with a smooth medium body.

Colombian

The emerald country of Colombia is home to stunning rainforests, massive mountains, and exquisite coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than any other country in the world. It is also able to provide a wide variety of delicious, sought-after and unique coffees. Colombian coffees are known for their smooth, yet rich and full-bodied flavor and pleasantly acidic flavor, which is always balanced with a hint of sweetness that isn't overpowering or overpowering.

Colombian coffee is typically grown between 1,200 and 2,000 metres above sea level. This is where the highest quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee is at its most optimal. Generally, the highest quality Colombian coffees are called Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 and 18).

After harvest, Coffee 1kg the cherries are carefully selected by hand, making sure that only healthy and fully ripe beans are able to make it through the rest of the process. The ripe fruit, which is separated from the beans at this stage is then washed under the sun and dried. The washed coffee beans are then sorted and graded by quality control teams according to size color, density, and size. This ensures that only uniform high-quality, high-quality coffee is able to make it onto supermarket shelves worldwide.

Farmers and workers are paid an Fairtrade premium. This is a lump sum added to the price of the sale. They can then invest it in their own community or business projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to form cooperatives and small producer organizations which allows them to gain access to larger markets.

The premium is reinvested in the communities that grow coffee. It contributes to sustainable development models, and protects the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, hours of work are controlled and there is freedom of association. There is also zero tolerance for child labour and slavery. The money earned by farmers helps them to secure their families and invest in their future. It also helps them keep their traditions alive and produce coffee that is both delicious and true to its roots.

Indonesian

Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers around the world, due to its equatorial climate. Indonesian beans are highly sought-after for blends as well as single origin coffees due to their distinct flavours. These rich heavy-bodied coffees have a long, spicy finishes and a smooth, silky texture which is perfect 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 flavors of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is fair trade and organic certified, and helps ensure a sustainable future for farmers and their communities. The Ketiara Co-op helps to preserve the biodiversity of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown farming to protect the ecosystem.

It's not surprising that in a region famous for its volcanic soil the fertile ground is ideal for coffee cultivation. However, this natural resource is threatened by the growing number of coffee growers from abroad that have come to dominate the market. Many local farmers have been forced to abandon their farms due to being not able to compete with these large corporations' prices.

The absence of direct trade opportunities means that for each $3 cup of coffee the coffee is worth only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. This system must be changed, and that's why fair trade is so vital. Through the establishment of 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 handpicked from farmers that follow the tenets of traditional Hindu agriculture known as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are situated in the Kintamani highland region in between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes, which supply the fields with fresh volcanic ash, which keeps the soil fertile. This fair trade and organic coffee is creamy and full bodied with a long spicy finish. This dark roast can be enjoyed by itself or as part of a rich mix.