Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing buyers of green coffee to directly work with farmers. This assures that the beans are of high quality and that farmers earn an income that is sustainable.
Farmers struggle to earn enough money from the volatile international coffee market. Fair trade offers farmers stability through the Fairtrade minimum price, and an additional incentive for organically-grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic coffee has a sweet taste with a pleasant acidity. It is a bit cocoa and orange, with the cinnamon note. This fair trade certified coffee is procured from a responsible and environmentally conscious producer.
In coffee beans 1kg is produced predominantly by small farms with just a few hectares or less. Farmers usually create cooperatives to share the equipment costs and gain access to markets. A increasing number of farmers are choosing organic farming to enhance the quality of their produce and avoid the use of pesticides.
Cenfrocafe is a farm in the provinces Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru, near the border with Ecuador. The coop consists of 2400 farmers who are members of the coop who cultivate their coffee on small plots between 1300 to 2000 meters, 4300 to 6500 feet, at the highest elevations of the region. Farmers take extra care to ensure the harvest is picked just at the right time, to get the most value from the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee has been thoroughly washed, then sun dried to create a unique, deep flavor. The high altitude of farms in this area produces an intense coffee with a medium body, mild citric acidity, and a refined finish.
The women of Peru who cultivate this coffee are part of a group called Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in coffee-growing communities. Women are the only ones to grow, process and trade the coffee, allowing them to utilize the additional funds they receive from the sale of the product to improve their family's well-being. A portion of every dollar spent on the coffee is also given to the women who grew it. This enables them to expand their business, provide healthcare and education to their children, as well as support their families. This is truly a remarkable coffee that has been grown since the year 1700 by using methods that have been passed down by word of mouth for generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru has a wealth of high-quality coffee. Its thin air and high altitudes make it an ideal setting for the cultivation of the crop. The country is the ninth-largest producer of coffee in the world with an average of 2%. It is also a leading producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.
The Spanish introduced the Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Since then, Peru has been an important player in the international coffee market. It is now one of the top five producers of Arabica.
The country is home to small farming families that have largely banded together into cooperatives. This has allowed them to gain access to fair trade prices and market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged by the use of ecological methods to lessen the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe's cluster programme helped stabilize the supply chains of roasters, while providing detailed tracability from field to FOB contracts. This gives roasters the opportunity to make informed decisions and track their entire purchase history. This strategy is a key element in the success of Volcafe's collaboration with farmers in Peru.
In the past, many farmers have been urged to plant coffee to replace coca plants. The government is still looking for ways to replace these illegal crops with coffee that can generate higher profits for the coffee industry. This is a good thing, but can also be an obstacle for the local population.
It is therefore crucial to provide adequate financial support to farmers to maintain their livelihoods, and to ensure that their well-being and wellbeing of their families is not compromised. It is also crucial to encourage the development innovative products that can boost productivity and improve the quality of coffee.
Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a specialty coffee that is grown in Cajamarca the northern region of. This medium-roasted, single-origin coffee is a classic example for the unique flavour profile of this region. It has an aroma of citrus, with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, and a silky medium body.
Colombian
The emerald-colored country of Colombia is home to stunning rainforests, massive mountains, and exquisite coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than any other country in the world. It also has the ability to provide a wide variety of delicious, sought-after and unique coffees. Colombian coffees have a smooth yet full-bodied taste and pleasantly acidic taste. They are also famous for their sweetness and acidic taste.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been produced at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 2,200 meters above sea level. This is where the top quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee grows its best. In general, the top quality Colombian coffees are known as 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 that only fully ripe and healthy beans are able to make it through the rest of the process. The ripe fruit, separated from the beans at this point is then washed under the sun and dried. The beans that have been washed are sorted and graded by quality control teams according to their size and density, colour, and size. ensuring only high-quality consistent coffee gets into the shelves of supermarkets around the world.
Farmers and workers are paid the Fairtrade premium, which is a portion of the money added to the sale price. They can then invest in their own business or community projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into small producer organizations and cooperatives, enabling them to access larger markets.
The money is put into the communities that cultivate coffee. It contributes to sustainable development models, and also protects the environment. It also ensures safe working conditions, controlled hours of work and freedom of association as well as zero tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money that is paid to farmers allows them to protect their families and invest in their futures. It also helps them preserve their traditional ways of life and create coffee that is delicious and true to its roots.
Indonesian
Indonesia is a major coffee producer worldwide, due to its equatorial climate. The diverse growing conditions and traditional wet hulling methods produce distinctive flavours that make Indonesian beans highly desirable for single origin coffees and blends alike. These robust heavy-bodied, heavy-bodied coffees come with a long, spicy finishes and a smooth, silky texture that is perfect for 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 area around Leuser National Park by using shade-grown farming to help protect the ecosystem.
In a region known for its volcanic soil, it should come as no surprise that the fertile soil is perfect for growing coffee. This natural resource is abundant, however, is threatened by foreign coffee producers who have taken over the industry. Many local farmers have been forced to abandon their land because they are not able to compete against the prices of these giant corporations.
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 must be altered and that's why fair trade is crucial. By establishing direct trading relations farmers can generate income security and prevent radical changes in market demand from one season to the next.
Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade coffees are carefully selected by farmers who adhere to the traditional principles of Hindu agriculture, also known as "Sabuk Abian." These farms are located in the Kintamani region between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones, which supply the fields with fresh volcanic dust that helps keep the soil fertile. The organic and Fair Trade coffee is smooth, full-bodied and spicy with a long lasting finish. This is a dark roast that is delicious on its own or as part of an incredibly rich blend.