Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing buyers of green coffee to directly interact with farmers. This ensures high-quality coffee beans as well as a sustainable income for farmers.
Farmers struggle to make enough money on the volatile international coffee market. Fair trade offers farmers stability through the Fairtrade minimum price plus an additional incentive to grow organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic coffee has a pleasing sweetness with a soft acidity. It has hints of orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon-finish. This fair trade certified coffee is procured from a sustainable and environmentally conscious producer.
Coffee production in Peru is dominated by small farms of just a few hectares or less, and farmers typically form cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and gain access to markets for their produce. A growing number of farmers have decided to grow organically 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 composed of 2400 farmers who grow coffee on small plots that range from 1300 to 2000 m (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, to ensure that they get the most value from the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is cleaned and sun dried, which helps to produce a deep, unique taste. The high altitude of this area produces a full-bodied, medium-bodied coffee with mild 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 the coffee communities. The coffee is cultivated and processed by women, giving them the opportunity to utilize the additional funds generated from the sale of their product to enhance their own and their families' wellbeing. In addition, a portion of every dollar spent on this coffee goes to the women who grew it it. This allows them to expand their business, provide healthcare and education to their children, and provide for their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee, which has been cultivated since the year 1700 by using methods that have been passed through the word of mouth over generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a country that produces plenty of top-quality coffee. The sluggish 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 one of the world's top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.
Originating originated in Ethiopia The crop was introduced to Peru by the Spanish after the 16th century. Since then, Peru has been a major player on the global coffee market. It is one of the five biggest producers of Arabica.
The country is home to small farming families who have joined together to form cooperatives. This has enabled them to access fair trade prices and to market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged 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 contract. This enables roasters to view the full picture of their purchases and make informed choices on a daily basis. This approach has been key to the success of Volcafe’s work with Peruvian farmers.
In the past, many farmers were encouraged to cultivate coffee as a replacement for coca plants. The government is constantly looking for ways to replace illegal crops with coffee, which will boost profits for the coffee industry. This is a good thing, but can also be an obstacle for the local population.
It is therefore essential to provide adequate financial assistance to farmers in order to ensure their livelihoods and to ensure that the well-being and wellbeing of their families are not affected. Additionally, it is essential 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 representation of the region's unique flavour profile. It is scented with citrus, with hints reminiscent of nutmeg and cinnamon, along with a smooth medium body.
Colombian
The emerald nation of Colombia is home to stunning forests, huge mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than any other country in the world. It also has the ability to produce a variety of exquisite, sought-after and distinctive coffees. Colombian coffees have a smooth yet full-bodied taste and pleasantly acidic taste. They are also known for their sweetness and pleasantly acidic taste.
Colombian coffee is grown traditionally between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above the sea level. This is where the best quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee is at its most optimal. In general, the top quality Colombian coffees are called Supremo. This refers to the size of the coffee (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After harvesting, 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, which are cleaned and dried in the sun. The beans that have been washed are separated and sorted by quality control teams based on their dimensions and density, as well as colour. ensuring that only high-quality, consistent coffee makes it onto supermarket shelves across the world.
Farmers and workers also receive an Fairtrade Premium, which is an extra sum of money in addition to the purchase price. This allows them to invest in business or community projects that they choose. 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 in which coffee is grown. It aids in creating sustainable development models, and also protects the environment. It also guarantees safe working conditions, controlled work hours and freedom of association and also zero tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money that is paid to farmers enables them to safeguard their families and invest in their futures. It also allows them to preserve their traditional ways of life and create coffee that is delicious and true to its origins.
Indonesian
Indonesia is a major coffee producer in the world, thanks to its climate that is equatorial. The diverse growing conditions and traditional wet hulling processing methods create distinctive flavour notes that make Indonesian beans highly sought-after for blends and single origin coffees alike. These rich heavy-bodied coffees have a long spicy finish and a silky texture which is perfect with darker roasts.
Ketiara is a co-op run by women located 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 supports the conservation of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown agriculture to safeguard the ecosystem.
It's no surprise that in a region renowned for its volcanic soil, the fertile ground is ideal for the cultivation of coffee. This abundant natural resource, however, is under threat from foreign coffee growers who have taken over the business. Many local farmers have been forced to leave their farms because they are not able to compete with these large corporations' prices.
A lack of direct trade opportunities means that for every $3 cup of coffee the coffee is worth only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. Fair trade is essential because this system must be changed. Through direct trade relations, farmers can create income security and eliminate massive fluctuations in market demand from one season to the next.
Our natural organic Sulawesi fair trade beans are carefully selected from farmers who follow the principles of the traditional Hindu agriculture known as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are located in the Kintamani highland region, which lies between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes. index supply the fields with fresh volcanic ash, which keeps the soil fertile. This organic and Fair Trade coffee is smooth, full-bodied and spicy with a long finish. This dark roast is delicious in its own right or as part of a rich mix.