Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates middlemen, allowing consumers of green coffee to directly work with coffee farmers. This ensures high-quality coffee beans as well as a sustainable income for farmers.
Farmers struggle to make enough money from the volatile global coffee market. Fair trade can provide stability to farmers by offering the Fairtrade Minimum Price and an additional price incentive for organically grown beans.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic coffee has a sweet taste with a pleasant acidity. It has hints orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon finish. This fair trade coffee was produced by a company that is environmentally conscious and sustainable.
In Peru coffee is grown predominantly by small farms with only a few hectares or less. Farmers typically create cooperatives to share the equipment costs and gain access to markets. A increasing number of farmers have decided organic farming to improve the quality and reduce the use of pesticides.
Cenfrocafe is a farm in the provinces Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru close to the border of Ecuador. The coop is comprised of 2400 farmers who cultivate coffee on small plots of land ranging between 1300 and 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 ft) at the highest elevations in the region. The farmers are meticulous in ensuring that the harvest is picked at the right moment to get the most out of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is fully washed, then sun dried to give a distinctive deep, rich taste. The high altitude of the farms in this region produce an intense coffee with a medium body, mild 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 that women play in rural coffee communities. The coffee is harvested and processed by women, giving them the chance to use the additional money generated by the sale of their product to enhance their own and their families' health and well-being. In addition, a portion of every dollar spent on this coffee is given back to the women who made the product. This helps them expand their businesses, provide health and education for their children, and support their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee that has been grown using methods handed through generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru has a wealth of high-quality coffee. The sluggish air and high altitudes of Peru make it a perfect location to cultivate coffee. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee, accounting for 2% of the world's production. It is also a top producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.
The Spanish introduced the Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. The country has been a major player in the international coffee trade since. 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 allowed them to gain access to fair trade prices and sell their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to use eco-friendly methods to reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe's cluster program has helped to stabilize the supply chain for roasters, while providing detailed traceability from field to FOB contract. This lets roasters see the full picture of their purchases and make informed decisions every day. This approach has been key to the success of Volcafe’s work with Peruvian farmers.
In the past, coffee was promoted as a replacement for coca plants by many farmers. The government continues to look for ways to replace these illegal crops with coffee that will generate higher profits for the coffee industry. This is a good thing, but it could also pose an obstacle for the local population.
It is therefore crucial to provide sufficient financial support to farmers to ensure their livelihoods and to ensure that their well-being and health of their families is not at risk. In addition it is vital to encourage the development of innovative products that increase productivity and improve the quality of coffee.
Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a premium coffee that is grown in Cajamarca, a northern region. This medium-roasted, single-origin coffee is a prime example of the distinctive flavor characteristic of this region. It has a scent of citrus with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, as well as a silky medium body.
Colombian
The emerald country of Colombia is home to breathtaking rainforests, massive mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more washed arabica beans than any other country in the world and is proficient in brewing a variety of delicious, sought-after coffees that are often unique. Colombian coffees are known for their rich, mellow and full-bodied taste and their refreshingly acidic flavor that is always perfectly balanced and has an underlying sweetness that is never overpowering or overwhelming.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations between 1,200 to 2,200 meters above sea level. This is where the highest quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee is at its most optimal. The best quality Colombian beans are typically referred to as Supremo. This refers to the size of the coffee (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After harvest, the cherries are carefully picked by hand, ensuring only healthy and fully ripe beans make it to the rest of the process. At this stage the ripe fruit is separated from the beans, which are dried and washed in the sun. The washed beans are then separated and sorted by quality control teams, in accordance with their size and density, as well as colour. ensuring only high-quality, consistent coffee makes it through to supermarket shelves around the globe.
Coffeee and workers also get a Fairtrade Premium which is an additional amount of money added on top of the purchase price. This permits them to invest in business or community projects of their choice. 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 helps to protect the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, hours of work are controlled and there is freedom of association. It also has zero tolerance for child labour or slavery. The money earned by farmers helps them protect their families and to invest in their future. It helps them preserve their traditional ways of life, and produce coffee that is delicious and authentic.
Indonesian
With its equatorial climate as well as soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers in the world. Indonesian beans are sought-after for blends as well as single origin coffees because of their distinct flavours. These rich, heavy-bodied coffees have a long spicy finish and a silky texture. They complement darker roasts.
Ketiara, a women-led co-op located in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is known for its earthy body and flavors 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 also contributes to the preservation of the surrounding Leuser National Park by using shade grown farming to help protect the ecosystem.
In a region renowned for its volcanic soil, it should come as no surprise that the fertile soil is perfect for growing coffee. This rich natural resource however, is threatened by foreign coffee farmers who have taken over the industry. Many local farmers aren't capable of competing with the costs of these large corporations and have been forced to leave their farms.
In the absence of direct trade, on average, $0.15 of every $3 cup of coffee goes to the farmer. Fair trade is crucial since this system needs to be altered. By establishing direct trading relationships, farmers can create income security that will eliminate the drastic fluctuations in demand from season to season.
Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade coffees are carefully selected by farmers who follow the principles of traditional 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 Fair Trade and organic coffee is rich, creamy and spicy with a long-lasting finish. This dark roast is delicious by itself or as part of a rich mix.