Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to directly interact with farmers. This ensures that the coffee beans are of the highest quality and that farmers earn a sustainable income.
The global market for coffee is a volatile one and farmers struggle to make enough money. Fair trade can provide stability to farmers by offering the Fairtrade Minimum Price and an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavoured coffee that has a pleasing sweetness and a soft acidity. It has hints orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon finish. This fair trade certified coffee is procured from a sustainable and environmentally conscious producer.
The production of coffee in Peru is dominated by small farms that cover a couple of hectares or less, and farmers usually form cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and access to markets for their products. In addition, there are many farmers who have decided to grow organically to increase the quality of their crops and to avoid the use of pesticides on their property.
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 made up of 2400 farmers who are members of the coop who cultivate their coffee on small plots ranging from 1300 to 2000 meters, 4300-6500 feet, at the highest altitudes in the region. The farmers are meticulous in ensuring that their harvest is picked at the right moment to get the most value from the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is completely washed and sun dried, which helps to produce an intense, distinctive taste. The high altitude of this region produces a full-bodied medium-bodied coffee that has moderate 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 rural coffee communities. The coffee is harvested, processed and traded exclusively by women, which gives them the opportunity to utilize the extra funds derived from the sale of their product to improve their own and their family's well-being. In addition, a portion of every dollar spent on this coffee is given to the women who made it. This allows them to expand their business, provide healthcare and education to their children and help support their families. This is truly an amazing coffee that has been grown since 1700 using methods that have been handed through the word of mouth over generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a country that produces a lot of high-quality coffee. The thin air and high altitudes of Peru make it the perfect place to grow coffee. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee accounting for 2% of world production. It is also a major producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.
Originating originally from Ethiopia, the crop was introduced to Peru by the Spanish after the 16th century. Since the time, Peru has been a major player on the world market for coffee. It is among the five major producers of Arabica.
Small farming families have formed cooperatives across the country. They can now get fair trade prices, and also sell their coffee directly. Small farms are also encouraged to employ sustainable methods that reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe's cluster program has helped stabilize the supply chain for roasters while allowing for a complete traceability from field to FOB contract. This allows roasters to see the full picture of their purchases and make informed choices every day. This method is a key element in the success of Volcafe's partnership with farmers in Peru.
In the past, numerous farmers have been encouraged to grow coffee to replace coca plants. The government is still looking for ways to replace these illicit crop with coffee that will generate higher profits for the coffee industry. While this is a positive move, it can be an obstacle for the local population, too.
As a result it is crucial to provide farmers with the financial aid to sustain their livelihoods and ensure their family's health and wellbeing are not affected. Additionally 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 grown in Cajamarca which is a northern region. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a prime example of the distinctive flavor profile of this region. It has a scent of citrus, with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon as well as a silky medium body.
Colombian
The emerald-colored land of Colombia is a country with stunning rainforests, massive mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than other country in the world. It also has the ability to produce a wide range of exquisite, sought-after and distinctive coffees. Colombian coffees have a mellow but full-bodied flavor as well as an incredibly acidic taste. They are also famous for their sweetness and acidic taste.
Colombian coffee is grown traditionally between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above the sea level. Here, the finest Colombian coffee beans are harvested and grown. The best quality Colombian beans are usually called Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After the harvest, the coffee cherries are carefully selected by hand, making sure only ripe and healthy beans make it through the remainder of the process. At this point, the ripe fruit is separated from the beans, which are washed and dried in the sun. The coffee beans that have been washed are then sorted and graded by quality control teams in accordance with size color, density, and size. This ensures that only uniform quality coffees are able to reach the shelves of supermarkets across the world.
Farmers and workers also receive a Fairtrade Premium, which is an extra sum of money in addition to the sale price. They can then invest in their own businesses or community projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into cooperatives and small producers which allows them to gain access to larger markets.
This premium is invested in the communities that cultivate coffee. It aids in creating an environmentally sustainable development model and protects the environment. coffee beans 1kg ensures safe working conditions, regulated hours of work and freedom of association and also zero tolerance for slavery and child labor. The money paid by the farmers helps them safeguard their families and invest in their future. It helps them keep their traditions of their past and produce coffee that is both delicious and authentic.
Indonesian
With its equatorial climate and the soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers in the world. Indonesian beans are sought-after for blends and single origin coffees because of their distinct flavours. These robust, heavy-bodied coffees have long, spicy finishes and a smooth, silky texture that complements darker roasts.
Ketiara is a co-op run by women located in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is known for its earthy body, and flavors 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 is committed to the protection of Leuser National Park surrounding it through shade-grown farming to safeguard the ecosystem.
It's not surprising that in a region famous for its volcanic soil the fertile ground is perfect for growing coffee. This natural resource is abundant, however, is being threatened by foreign coffee farmers who have taken over the business. Many local farmers are not in a position to compete with the costs of these giant corporations and have been pushed off their land.
In the absence of direct trade, in the average $0.15 of each $3 cup of coffee is paid to the farmer. Fair trade is important because the system has to be changed. Through direct trade relationships, farmers can establish income security that can eliminate drastic changes in market demand from season to season.
Our organic, natural Sulawesi fair trade beans are handpicked from farmers who follow 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 supply the fields with fresh volcanic ash that keeps the soil fertile. This organic and Fair Trade coffee is rich, creamy and spicy with a long finish. This dark roast is delicious in its own right or as part of a rich mixture.