Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee cuts out the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to directly interact with farmers. This guarantees high-quality coffee beans and a sustainable income for farmers.
Farmers struggle to earn enough money from the volatile world coffee market. Fair trade provides stability for farmers by offering the Fairtrade Minimum Price plus an additional price incentive for organically grown beans.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavor coffee with an appealing sweetness and a soft acidity. It has hints of cocoa and orange with a cinnamon finish. The fair trade coffee is procured by a producer that is environmentally conscious and sustainable.
In Peru coffee is produced mostly by small farms that have only a few hectares or less. Farmers usually create cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and gain access to markets. A increasing number of farmers have decided to grow organically in order to improve the quality and avoid the use of pesticides.
The farm from which this coffee is sourced, Cenfrocafe, is located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio in north western Peru near the border with Ecuador. The coop is comprised of 2400 farmers who are members of the coop who cultivate their coffee on small plots of land between 1300 and 2000 meters, between 4300 and 6500 feet at the highest elevations of the region. Farmers take great care to ensure that the harvest is picked just at the right time to ensure that they get the best out of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is cleaned and sun dried which results in a rich, distinctive flavor. The high altitude of the farms in this area produces a complex coffee that has moderate body, mild acidity and a smooth 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. The coffee is cultivated and processed, as well as traded by women, giving them the chance to use the extra funds derived from the sale of their product to improve the family's and their own wellbeing. A portion of every dollar spent on coffee is also given to the women who cultivate it. This allows them to expand their business, provide healthcare and education to their children, as well as support their families. This is an exceptional coffee that has been cultivated by using methods passed down from generation to generation.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a country that produces lots of premium coffee. Its thin air and soaring altitudes provide the perfect location for growing the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee in the world with 22% of the market share. It is also a leading producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.
The Spanish introduced the Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Peru has been a major player in the international coffee industry since. It is now among the top five producers of Arabica.
Small farming families have formed cooperatives in the country. This has allowed them to gain access to 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 program helped to improve the supply chains of roasters, while providing detailed tracability from field to FOB contracts. This enables roasters to view the full picture of their purchases and make informed decisions on a daily basis. This method has been crucial to the success of Volcafe’s work with Peruvian farmers.
In the past, a lot of farmers have been urged to plant coffee as a replacement for coca plants. The government continues to seek ways to replace these illicit crop with coffee that will bring in more profits for the coffee industry. This is a positive step, but it could also pose a challenge for the local population.
As a result it is essential to provide farmers with the financial aid to sustain their livelihoods and ensure their family's health and welfare are not affected. Additionally, it is essential to encourage the development of innovative products that increase 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 classic example of the distinctive flavor of the region. It has a citrus aroma, with hints of cinnamon and Nutmeg. It also has a medium body and a smooth texture.
Colombian
The emerald lands of Colombia is a land of stunning rainforests, giant 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 flavor and pleasant acidic flavor. They are also known for their sweetness and acidic taste.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been produced at elevations ranging from 1,200 - 2,200 meters above sea level. This is where the highest quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee is at its best. Generally speaking, the best 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 selected by hand to ensure only fresh and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. At this point the ripe fruit is separated from the beans, which are then washed and dried in the sun. The washed beans are then separated and sorted by quality control teams, based on their size, colour and density, ensuring only high-quality consistent coffee is able to make it onto supermarket shelves across the world.
Farmers and workers receive an Fairtrade premium. This is a portion of the money added to the purchase price. They can then invest in their own community or business projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to form cooperatives and small producers, enabling them to access larger markets.
The premium is reinvested in the communities that grow coffee. It is a part of a sustainable development model, and also helps to protect the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, hours of work are regulated and there is freedom of association. It also has zero tolerance for child labour and slavery. The money paid by the farmers helps them safeguard their families and invest in their future. It also allows them to keep their traditions of their past and also produce coffee that is delicious and authentic.
Indonesian
With its equatorial climate and the soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the world's biggest coffee producers. Its varying growing conditions and traditional wet hulling methods create distinctive flavour notes that make Indonesian beans highly desirable for single origin coffees and blends alike. These robust heavy-bodied coffees have a long, spicy finish and a silky texture which is perfect with darker roasts.
The women-led Ketiara co-op of the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is known for its strong earthy body with delicious undertones of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is organic and fair trade certified, and helps to create a sustainable future farmers and their communities. Coffeee -op helps to preserve the biodiversity of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown agriculture to safeguard the ecosystem.
It's no surprise that in a region famous for its volcanic soil the fertile ground is ideal for the cultivation of coffee. However, this abundant natural resource is being threatened by the increasing number of foreign coffee farmers that have come to dominate the market. Many local farmers have been forced to leave their land because they are unable to compete with these large corporations' prices.
In the absence of direct trade, on average $0.15 of every $3 cup of coffee is paid to the farmer. This system must be altered and that's why fair trade is so vital. By establishing direct trade relationships farmers can increase their income security and eliminate massive fluctuations in market demand from one season to the next.
Our organic and natural Sulawesi fair trade beans are sourced from farmers that follow the principles of the traditional Hindu agriculture referred to as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are situated in the Kintamani highland region, which lies between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes, which provide the fields with fresh volcanic ash, which keeps the soil fertile. This Fair Trade and organic coffee is smooth, full-bodied and spicy with a long finish. This dark roast is delicious by itself or as part of a rich mixture.