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 high-quality and that farmers earn an income that is sustainable.

The market for coffee is volatile, and farmers struggle to make enough money. Fair trade can provide stability to farmers by offering the Fairtrade Minimum Price, as well as an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee.

Peru Organic

This Peru Organic coffee has a sweet taste with a pleasant acidity. It is a bit cocoa and orange, with the cinnamon note. This fair trade coffee was procured by a producer that is environmentally conscious and sustainable.

Coffee production in Peru is mostly dominated by small farms that cover just a few hectares or less. Farmers typically join together in cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and gain access to markets for their products. A increasing number of farmers have decided organic farming to improve the quality and avoid pesticides.

Cenfrocafe is a farm in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru close to the border of Ecuador. The coop is made up of 2400 coop member farmers who cultivate their coffee on small plots ranging from 1300 to 2000 meters, 4300 to 6500 feet, at the highest elevations of the region. The farmers are meticulous to ensure that the harvest is picked when it is needed so that they maximize the value of the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee is completely cleaned and sun dried which results in an intense, distinctive taste. The high altitude in this region produces a rich, medium-bodied coffee with mild citric acidity.

The women of Peru who cultivate this coffee are part of a group called Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in coffee-growing communities. The coffee is cultivated and processed by women, providing them with the chance to use the additional money generated by the sale of their product to further their own and their family's health and well-being. A portion of each dollar spent on the coffee is also given to the women who grew it. This allows them to expand their business, provide education and healthcare for their children and support their families. This is truly a remarkable coffee, which has been grown since 1700 by using methods that have been handed through the word of mouth over generations.

Peru Arabica

Peru is a country with a lot of high-quality coffee. The sluggish 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 major producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.

The Spanish introduced Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Since the time Peru has become a major player in the world market for coffee. It is now one of the top five producers of Arabica.

Small farming families have formed cooperatives across the country. They are now able to access fair trade prices and sell their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged by using eco-friendly methods to minimize the environmental impact on their coffee production.

Volcafe's cluster program has helped to stabilize supply chains for roasters, while providing detailed tracability from field to FOB contracts. This gives roasters the ability to make informed choices and track their entire purchase history. This method has been a key factor in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.

In the past, coffee was favored as a substitute for coca plants by many farmers. The government continues to look for ways to replace these illegal crops with coffee that will yield higher profits for the coffee industry. While this is a positive move but it could be a challenge to the local population as well.

It is therefore crucial to provide sufficient financial assistance to farmers in order to maintain their livelihoods, and to ensure that their well-being and wellbeing of their families aren't affected. In addition it is vital to encourage the development of innovative products that boost productivity and enhance the quality of coffee.

The fair trade Peru HB MCM grade 1 is a speciality coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This medium-roasted, single-origin coffee is a classic illustration of the unique 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 land of Colombia is a country of stunning rainforests, giant mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than other country in the world. It also has the ability to provide a wide variety of exquisite, sought-after and distinctive coffees. Colombian coffees are known for their smooth, yet rich and full-bodied flavor and refreshingly acidic flavor that is always perfectly balanced with the slightest hint of sweetness that isn't overpowering or overpowering.

Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations between 1 kg coffee beans,200 and 2,200 meters above sea level. Here, the best Colombian coffee beans are harvested and grown. Generally speaking, the best quality Colombian coffees are known as Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 or 18).

After the harvesting process, the coffee cherries must be carefully picked by hand to ensure only healthy and fully ripe coffee beans are allowed to continue the process. At this stage, the ripe fruit is separated from the beans, and then cleaned and dried in the sun. The coffee beans that have been washed are then graded and sorted by quality control teams in accordance with size color, density, and size. This ensures that only consistent, high-quality coffee reaches supermarket shelves worldwide.

Farmers and workers also receive the Fairtrade Premium which is an additional amount of money added on top of the price of sale. They can then invest in their own community or business projects. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers organize themselves into small producer groups and cooperatives to gain access to larger markets.

The premium is reinvested in the communities that grow coffee. It is a part of a sustainable development model and also helps to protect the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, working hours are regulated, and there is freedom of association. There is also zero tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money that is paid to farmers helps them protect their families and invest in their futures. It also allows them to keep their traditions alive and produce coffee that is both delicious and true to its origins.

Indonesian

With its equatorial climate and the soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the biggest coffee producers in the world. Its varying growing conditions and traditional wet hulling processing methods produce distinctive flavours that make Indonesian beans extremely desirable for single origin coffees and blends alike. These rich, heavy-bodied coffees have a long spicy finish and a silky texture. They work well with darker roasts.

The women led Ketiara co-op in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is renowned for its powerful earthy body with flavorful undertones of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade and helps ensure a sustainable future for the farmers and their communities. The Ketiara Co-op helps to preserve the biodiversity of Leuser National Park surrounding it through shade-grown farming to preserve 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. However, this rich natural resource is threatened by the growing number of coffee growers from abroad that have come to dominate the market. Many local farmers are not capable of competing with the prices of these big corporations and have been pushed to leave their farms.

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 so crucial. Through direct trade relationships, farmers can establish income security, which will prevent massive fluctuations in demand from season to season.

Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade beans are hand-picked by farmers who adhere to the traditional principles of Hindu agriculture, known as "Sabuk Abian." These farms are located in the Kintamani region, which lies between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones which provide the fields with fresh volcanic dust which keeps the soil fertile. This organic and fair trade coffee is creamy and full and bodied, with a lingering spicy finish. This dark roast is delicious as is or as part of a rich mixture.