Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg arabica coffee beans

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

Farmers struggle to earn enough money in the volatile world coffee market. Fair trade provides stability to farmers through the Fairtrade minimum price, and an additional incentive to grow organically grown coffee.

Peru Organic

This Peru Organic is a full flavor coffee with an appealing sweetness and soft acidity. It is a bit orange-y and cocoa, with a cinnamon-finish. This fair trade coffee was procured by a producer that is environmentally conscious and sustainable.

The production of coffee in Peru is dominated by small farms of a couple of hectares or less. Farmers typically join together in cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and access to markets for their produce. A increasing number of farmers are choosing organic farming to improve the quality and avoid pesticides.

The farm from which this coffee comes, 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 members who grow their coffee on small plots of land between 1300 and 2000 meters, 4300-6500 feet, at the highest elevations in the region. Farmers take great 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 is fully cleaned, and then dried in the sun to create a unique deep and rich taste. The high altitude of the farms in this region produce a complex coffee with moderate body, mild citric acidity, and a refined finish.

Women in Peru grow this coffee as part of a broader movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role women play in coffee communities that are rural. The coffee is cultivated, processed and traded exclusively by women, providing them with the opportunity to use the additional funds generated from the sale of their product to improve the family's and their own well-being. A portion of each dollar spent on coffee is also donated to the women who cultivate it. This enables them to expand their businesses, provide healthcare and education to their children, and support their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee, which has been grown since 1700 using techniques that have been handed through the word of mouth over generations.

Peru Arabica

Peru is a country with plenty of top-quality coffee. The thin air and the high altitudes create a perfect setting for the cultivation of the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee, accounting for 2% of world production. It is also among the world's top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.

Originating originated in Ethiopia, the crop was introduced to Peru by the Spanish in the 16th century. Peru has been a major player in the coffee industry since. It is now among the top five producers of Arabica.

The country is home to small farm families who have joined together to form cooperatives. This has allowed them to access fair trade prices and sell their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to adopt sustainable methods that reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.

Volcafe’s cluster program helped stabilize the supply chains for roasters while allowing for a detailed traceability from FOB contracts to field. This gives roasters the ability to make informed choices and track their entire purchase history. This method is a key element in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.

In the past, coffee was favored as a replacement for coca plants by many farmers. The government is still looking for ways to replace these illicit crops with coffee that will bring in more profits for the coffee industry. While the change is positive however, it could pose a challenge to the local population too.

As a result it is crucial to provide farmers with enough financial assistance to ensure their livelihoods and ensure that their family's health and welfare are not affected. Additionally it is vital to encourage the development of new products that boost productivity and improve 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 example for the unique flavour of the region. It is scented with citrus, with hints reminiscent of cinnamon and nutmeg, along with a smooth medium body.

Colombian

The emerald nation of Colombia is home to stunning rainforests, massive mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more washed arabica coffee beans 1kg beans than other country in the world. It also has the ability to produce a wide range of delicious, sought-after and unique coffees. Colombian coffees have a mellow yet full-bodied taste and pleasant acidic flavor. They are also famous for their sweetness and acidic taste.

Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above sea level. Here, the best Colombian coffee beans are cultivated and harvested. The best quality Colombian beans are generally referred to as Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 or 18).

After the harvesting process, the coffee cherries need to be carefully selected by hand to ensure only fresh and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. At this point the ripe fruit is separated from the beans, which are washed and dried in the sun. The washed beans 1kg are classified and sorted by quality control teams, based on their size and density, colour, and size. making sure that only the highest-quality, consistent coffee makes it onto supermarket shelves across the world.

Farmers and workers also receive a Fairtrade Premium, which is an extra amount on top of the price of sale. This permits them to invest in business or community projects of their choice. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into small producer organizations and cooperatives, enabling them to access larger markets.

This money is reinvested directly into the communities where coffee is grown. It helps create sustainable development models, and also protects the environment. It also guarantees secure working conditions, legally-regulated working hours and freedom of association, as well as no tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money given to farmers allows them to protect their families and invest in their futures. It also allows them to preserve their traditional ways of life and produce coffee that is both delicious and true to its roots.

Indonesian

With its equatorial climate and soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the biggest coffee producers in the world. Indonesian beans are highly sought after for blends and single origin coffees because of their distinctive flavors. These robust heavy-bodied coffees have a long, spicy finishes and a silky texture that complements darker roasts.

Ketiara is a women-led cooperative 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 to ensure a sustainable future for farmers and their communities. The Ketiara Co-op is committed to the protection of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown agriculture to safeguard the ecosystem.

It's not surprising that in a region renowned for its volcanic soil, the fertile soil is ideal for coffee cultivation. This rich natural resource however, is under threat from foreign coffee farmers who have taken over the coffee industry. Many local farmers are not capable of competing with the prices of these giant corporations and have been pushed off their land.

A lack of direct trade opportunities means that for every $3 cup of coffee, only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. Fair trade is important because this system must be altered. By establishing direct trading relationships, farmers can create income security that will eliminate drastic changes in market demand from season to season.

Our natural organic Sulawesi fair trade beans are carefully selected from farmers who adhere to the tenets of traditional Hindu agriculture referred to as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are located in the Kintamani highland region in between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes, which provide the fields with fresh volcanic ash, which keeps the soil fertile. This organic and fair trade coffee is smooth and full body with a spicy finish. This dark roast can be enjoyed as is or as part of a rich mix.