Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg

Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen, allowing consumers of green coffee to directly work with coffee farmers. This ensures top-quality coffee beans as well as a sustainable income for farmers.

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

Peru Organic

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

Coffee production in Peru is mostly dominated by small farms of less than a couple of hectares less. Farmers typically form cooperatives to share the cost of equipment and access to markets for their product. In addition, there are a growing number of farmers who have opted to grow organically to enhance the quality of their crops and to avoid the use of pesticides on their farms.

Cenfrocafe is a farm in the provinces Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru, near the border with Ecuador. The coop is made up of 2400 farmers who are members of the coop who grow their coffee on small plots ranging from 1300 to 2000 meters, between 4300 and 6500 feet at the highest elevations in the region. The farmers are meticulous in ensuring that the harvest is harvested when it is needed so that they get the most value from the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee is completely washed and dried in the sun which results in a rich, distinctive flavor. The high altitude of the farms in this area produces a complex coffee that has a medium body, mild citric acidity and an elegant 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 to cultivate, process and market the coffee, which allows them to use the extra money they earn from the sale of the product to improve their family's and their own wellbeing. A portion of every dollar spent on the coffee is also donated to the women who grow it. This allows them to expand their business, provide education and healthcare to their children and support their families. This is truly an amazing coffee that has been grown since 1700 using methods that have been handed down by the word of mouth over generations.

Peru Arabica

Peru is a country that produces a lot of high-quality coffee. The thin air and the high altitudes create a perfect environment for producing the crop. The country is the ninth-largest producer of coffee in the world, with an average of 2%. It is also one of the world's top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.

The Spanish introduced Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Since the time, Peru has been an important player in the international coffee market. It is among the five biggest 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 aided by using eco-friendly methods to reduce the environmental impact on their coffee production.

Volcafe's cluster programme helped stabilize the supply chains for roasters, while providing detailed tracability from field to FOB contract. This allows roasters the ability to make informed decisions and see their entire purchase history. This strategy is a major 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 a lot of farmers. The government is still looking for ways to replace these illegal crops with coffee that can yield higher profits for the coffee industry. The move is positive however it can be an issue for the local population.

As a result it is crucial to provide farmers with enough financial support to maintain their livelihoods and ensure their family's health and welfare are not at risk. Additionally it is vital to encourage the development of new 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 perfect illustration of the region's distinctive flavor profile. It has a scent of citrus, with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, along with a smooth medium body.

Colombian

The emerald nation of Colombia is home to stunning rainforests, massive mountains, and exquisite 1kg coffee beans. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than any other country in the world. It also has the ability to produce a variety of exquisite, sought-after and distinctive coffees. Colombian coffees are famous for their mellow yet rich and full-bodied taste and their pleasantly acidic flavor, which is always perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness that is never overpowering or overwhelming.

Colombian coffee is traditionally grown between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above the sea level. This is where the top quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee is at its finest. The best quality Colombian beans are usually called Supremo. This refers to the bean size (screen sizes 17 or 18).

After harvest, the coffee cherries are carefully picked by hand, making sure that only healthy and fully ripe beans are able to make it through the remainder of the process. At this stage the ripe cherries are separated from the beans, which are dried and washed in the sun. The washed beans are then classified and sorted by quality control teams, in accordance with their dimensions and density, colour, and size. ensuring that only high-quality consistent coffee gets into the shelves of supermarkets around the world.

Farmers and workers are paid an Fairtrade premium. This is a portion of the money added to the price of the sale. They can then invest it in their own businesses or community projects. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers organize themselves into small cooperatives and producer groups to gain access to larger markets.

The money is put into the communities that grow coffee. It helps to create a more sustainable development model and helps to protect the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, hours of work are regulated, and there is freedom of association. There is also no tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money given to farmers helps them protect their families and invest in their futures. It also allows them to preserve their traditional ways of life and produce coffee that is delicious and true to its origins.

Indonesian

With its equatorial climate as well as soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the world's biggest coffee producers. The diverse growing conditions and traditional wet hulling processing methods create distinctive flavour notes that make Indonesian beans extremely desirable for blends and single origin coffees alike. These rich, heavy-bodied coffees have long spicy finish and a silky texture that is perfect for darker roasts.

The women led Ketiara co-op located in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is known for its strong earthy body with delicious undertones of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade and supports a sustainable future for the farmers and their community. The Ketiara Co-op helps to preserve the biodiversity of Leuser National Park surrounding it through shade-grown farming to protect the ecosystem.

In a region renowned for its volcanic soil, it should come as no surprise that the fertile ground is perfect for growing coffee. However, this natural resource is being threatened by the influx of foreign coffee growers who have taken over the industry. Many local farmers have been forced to abandon their farms due to being not able to compete with the prices of these giant corporations.

In the absence of direct trade, on average $0.15 of every $3 cup of coffee goes to the farmer. Fair trade is important because the system has to 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 1kg are handpicked from farmers that follow the principles of the traditional Hindu agriculture known as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are situated 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 rich, creamy and spicy with a long finish. This is a dark roast that can be enjoyed by itself or as part of a rich blend.