Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg

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

Farmers struggle to make enough money from the volatile world coffee market. Fair trade gives farmers stability through the Fairtrade minimum price and an additional incentive to grow organically grown coffee.

Peru Organic

This Peru Organic coffee has a sweet taste with a pleasant acidity. It is a bit orange and cocoa with a cinnamon finish. This fair trade certified coffee is sourced from a responsible and environmentally conscious producer.

The production of coffee in Peru is heavily influenced by small farms that cover less than a couple of hectares less, and farmers usually join together in cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and gain access to markets for their product. A increasing number of farmers are choosing to grow organically in order to improve the quality and 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 close to the border with Ecuador. The coop is comprised of 2400 coop member farmers who cultivate their coffee on small plots of land between 1300 to 2000 meters, and 4300-6500 feet, at the highest elevations in the region. Farmers take extra care to ensure the harvest is picked just at the right time so as to maximize the value of 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 an intense coffee with a medium body, mild acidity, and a refined finish.

The women of Peru who grow this coffee are part of a group called Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in coffee-growing communities. The coffee is grown and processed by women, which gives them the opportunity to use the additional money generated by the sale of their product to enhance their own and their families' well-being. Additionally, a percentage of every dollar spent on this coffee is given back to the women who produced the coffee. This allows them to expand their business, provide education and healthcare for their children, and provide for their families. This is truly a remarkable coffee, which has been grown since 1700 using methods that have been passed through word of mouth for generations.

Peru Arabica

Peru is a country that produces lots of premium 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 the world's production. It is also one of the world's leading producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.

The Spanish introduced Ethiopian coffee to Peru after the 16th Century. Since then Peru has been a major player in the world market for coffee. It is among the five largest producers of Arabica.

The country is home to small farming families who have banded together into cooperatives. This has enabled them to gain access to fair trade prices and market their beans directly. Small farms are also aided by the use of ecological methods to lessen the environmental impact on their coffee production.

Volcafe's cluster programme helped to stabilize supply chains for roasters, and also provides a complete traceability from field to FOB contracts. This allows roasters to see the full picture of their purchases and make informed choices every day. This strategy has been essential to the success of Volcafe’s collaboration with Peruvian farmers.

In the past, many farmers were encouraged to cultivate coffee as a replacement for coca plants. The government is constantly seeking ways to replace illegal crops with Coffee beans 1kg, which can increase profits for the coffee industry. While the change is positive however, it could pose a challenge to the local population too.

In the end it is essential to provide farmers with enough financial support to maintain their livelihoods, and to ensure that their family's health and welfare are not compromised. It is also crucial to encourage the development of innovative products that can boost productivity and improve the quality of coffee beans uk 1kg.

The fair trade Peru HB MCM grade 1 is a unique coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This single-origin, medium roasted coffee is a prime example of the region's unique flavor profile. It has a citrus aroma with hints cinnamon and the spice of nutmeg. It also has a medium body and a smooth texture.

Colombian

The emerald lands of Colombia is a country with stunning rainforests, massive mountains and exquisite coffee. The country produces more arabica beans washed than any other in the world and is proficient in the production of a wide range of truly exquisite, sought-after coffees that are often highly distinctive. Colombian coffees are famous for their rich, mellow and full-bodied taste, as well as their pleasantly acidic flavor, which is always balanced with a hint of sweetness that never tastes cloying or overpowering.

Colombian coffee is typically grown between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above sea level. Here, the best Colombian coffee beans are cultivated and harvested. The highest quality Colombian beans are typically referred to as Supremo. This refers to the size of the coffee (screen sizes 17 and 18).

After the harvesting process, the coffee cherries must be carefully picked by hand to ensure only fresh and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. At this point the ripe cherries are separated from the beans, and then cleaned and dried in the sun. The coffee beans that have been washed are then sorted and graded by quality control teams according to size color, density, and size. This assures that only consistent high-quality, high-quality coffee is able to make it onto the shelves of all supermarkets worldwide.

Farmers and workers receive a Fairtrade premium, which is a lump sum added to the sale price. This permits them to invest in community or business projects that they choose. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to form cooperatives and small producer organizations which allows them to gain access to larger markets.

The money is directly poured into the communities in which coffee is grown. It contributes to a more sustainable development model and also helps to protect the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, working hours are controlled and there is freedom of association. There is also no tolerance for child labour or slavery. The money paid by the farmers allows them protect their families and to invest in their future. It also allows them to preserve their traditional ways of life, and produce coffee that is both delicious and true.

Indonesian

With its equatorial climate and soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the world's biggest coffee producers. Indonesian beans are sought-after for blends as well as single origin coffees due to their distinctive flavours. These robust, rich coffees have a long, spicy finish and a silky texture. They complement darker roasts.

The women-led Ketiara co-op located in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is renowned for its powerful earthy body, with a flavorful undertone of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is organic and fair trade certified, and can help create a sustainable future for farmers and their communities. The Ketiara Co-op is committed to the protection of Leuser National Park surrounding it through shade-grown farming to safeguard the ecosystem.

In a region known for its volcanic soil, it should come as no surprise that the soil is ideal for the cultivation of coffee. This abundant natural resource, however, is threatened by foreign coffee farmers who have taken over the business. Many local farmers have been forced to leave their land because they are not able to compete against the prices of these big corporations.

In the absence of direct trade, in the average $0.15 of every $3 cup of coffee is paid to the farmer. Fair trade is important because the system has to be altered. By establishing direct trading relations, farmers can achieve income security that can eliminate drastic changes in market demand from season to season.

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