Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee cuts out the middlemen by allowing buyers of green coffee to work directly with farmers. This ensures top-quality coffee beans as well as a sustainable income for farmers.
Farmers struggle to make enough money in the volatile global coffee market. Fair trade provides stability to farmers through the Fairtrade minimum price, and an additional incentive for organically-grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavored coffee that has pleasant sweetness and a soft acidity. It has hints of orange and cocoa, and a cinnamon-like finish. This Web-site is procured by a producer that is environmentally conscious and sustainable.
Coffee production in Peru is dominated by small farms of less than a couple of hectares less, and farmers typically band together into 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 in order to enhance the quality of their crops and to reduce 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 near the border with Ecuador. The coop is made up of 2400 members who cultivate their coffee on small plots ranging from 1300 and 2000 meters, 4300 to 6500 feet, at the highest elevations of the region. Farmers take extra care to ensure the harvest is picked at the right time so as to get the best out of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee has been fully cleaned, and then dried in the sun to give a distinctive, deep taste. The high altitude in this region results in a rich medium-bodied coffee that has mild acidity from citric.
The women of Peru who grow this coffee are part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in coffee-growing communities. Women are the only ones who cultivate, process and sell the coffee, allowing them to utilize the additional funds they receive from the sale of the product to improve their own and their families' health and well-being. In addition, a portion of every dollar spent on this coffee goes back to the women who made it. This enables them to expand their business, provide health and education for their children, as well as support their families. This is an exceptional coffee that has been cultivated using techniques passed through generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a country that produces lots of premium coffee. The thin air and the high altitudes provide the perfect setting for the cultivation of the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee in the world with 22% of the market share. It is also a major producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.
The Spanish introduced the Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Since then, Peru has been a major player on the international coffee market. It is one of the five largest producers of Arabica.
The country is home to small farming families that have largely formed cooperatives. This has enabled them to benefit from fair trade prices and to market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged by the use of ecological methods to reduce the environmental impact on their coffee production.
Volcafe's cluster program has helped to stabilize the supply chain for roasters, while allowing for a complete traceability from field to FOB contract. This allows roasters the ability to make informed decisions and view their entire purchase history. This approach is a key element in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.
In the past, many farmers have been encouraged to grow coffee as a replacement for coca plants. The government is always looking for ways to replace illegal crops with coffee, which will increase profits for the coffee industry. While the change is positive but it could be a challenge to the local population as well.
It is therefore essential to provide sufficient financial aid to farmers to ensure their livelihoods and to ensure that the well-being and health of their families aren't affected. It is also essential to encourage the creation of new products that can boost productivity and improve the quality of the coffee.
Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a specialty coffee grown in Cajamarca which is a northern region. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a perfect example for the unique flavour of the region. It has a citrus aroma with hints cinnamon and nutmeg. It also has a medium body, with smooth, silky texture.
Colombian
The emerald lands of Colombia is a country of breathtaking rainforests, gigantic mountains and sublime coffee. The country produces more arabica beans washed than any other in the world and is proficient in brewing a variety of truly delicious, sought-after coffees that are often unique. Colombian coffees are renowned for their smooth, yet rich and full-bodied flavor and pleasant acidic taste, which is always perfectly balanced and has a hint of sweetness that isn't overpowering or overwhelming.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations between 1,200 to 2,000 meters above sea level. Here, the top Colombian coffee beans are grown and harvested. The best quality Colombian beans are usually called Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After the harvesting process, the coffee cherries need to be carefully selected by hand to ensure only healthy and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. The ripe fruit, which is separated from the beans at this stage and then washed in the sun and dried. The beans that have been washed are classified and sorted by quality control teams, according to their dimensions, colour and density, ensuring only high-quality consistent coffee is able to make it through to supermarket shelves around the world.
Farmers and workers receive a Fairtrade premium, which is a portion of the money added to the purchase price. They can then invest in their own businesses or community projects. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers form small producer groups and cooperatives to gain access to larger markets.
This money is reinvested directly into the communities where coffee is grown. It aids in creating an environmentally sustainable development model and protects the environment. It also ensures safe working conditions, regulated hours of work and freedom of association, as well as no tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money that is paid 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 roots.
Indonesian
With its equatorial climate and soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers in the world. Indonesian beans are highly sought-after for blends as well as single origin coffees due to their distinctive flavours. These rich, heavy-bodied coffees have long, spicy finish and a smooth texture which is perfect with darker roasts.
Ketiara is a women-led cooperative in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is well-known for its earthy body, and flavors of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade, and supports a sustainable future for the farmers and their community. The Ketiara co-op also contributes to the conservation of the surrounding Leuser National Park by using shade-grown farming as a way to protect the ecosystem.
In a region known for its volcanic soil it's 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 are not capable of competing with the costs of these giant corporations and have been forced off their land.
A lack of direct trade opportunities means that for each $3 cup of coffee the coffee is worth only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. This system needs to be altered and that's why fair trade is so crucial. Through direct trade relations, farmers can create income security and avoid drastic changes in the market demand from one season to the next.
Our organic and natural Sulawesi fair trade beans are handpicked from farmers who adhere to the tenets of traditional Hindu agriculture referred to as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are situated in the Kintamani highland region between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes. They supply the fields with fresh volcanic ash that 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 is delicious on its own or as part of an incredibly rich blend.