Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg

Fair trade coffee cuts out the middlemen by allowing buyers of green coffee to directly interact with farmers. This ensures that the coffee beans are of the highest quality and that farmers receive an income that is sustainable.

Farmers struggle to earn enough money from the volatile world coffee market. Fair trade offers stability for farmers by offering the Fairtrade Minimum Price, as well as an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee.

Peru Organic

This Peru Organic is a full flavoured coffee that has an appealing sweetness and soft acidity. It is a bit orange and cocoa with an underlying cinnamon flavor. The fair trade coffee is sourced by a producer who is environmentally conscious and sustainable.

Coffee production in Peru is mostly 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 products. Additionally, there is a growing number of farmers who have decided to grow organically to improve the quality of their crops and avoid the use of pesticides on their property.

The farm from which this coffee is sourced, Cenfrocafe, is located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio in north western Peru close to the border with Ecuador. The coop is comprised of 2400 farmers who cultivate coffee on small plots ranging from 1300 to 2000 m (4300 to 6500 feet) at the highest elevations of the region. Farmers take very careful care to ensure that the harvest is picked just at the right time, to get the most value from the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee is fully cleaned and dried in the sun to give it a unique deep and rich flavor. The high altitude of the farms in this region produces a complex coffee that has moderate body, mild citric acidity, and a refined finish.

The women of Peru who cultivate 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 grow, process and trade the coffee, allowing them to utilize the additional money they earn from the sale of the product to improve their own and their families' well-being. In addition, a portion of every dollar spent on this coffee goes to the women who made the product. This enables them to expand their business, provide health and education for their children, and provide for their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee that has been cultivated by using methods passed through generations.

Peru Arabica

Peru is home to a bounty of premium coffee. The thin air and the high altitudes make it an ideal location for growing the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee, accounting for 2% of the world's production. It is also one of the world's leading producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.

Originally originally from Ethiopia, the crop was introduced to Peru by the Spanish after the 16th century. Peru has been a major player in the international coffee trade since. It is among the five largest producers of Arabica.

Small farming families have formed cooperatives throughout the country. This has enabled them to access fair trade prices and to market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged by using eco-friendly methods to lessen the environmental impact of their coffee production.

Volcafe's cluster program has helped stabilize the supply chain for roasters, while providing detailed traceability from field to FOB contract. This gives roasters the opportunity to make informed choices and view their entire purchase history. This strategy is a key element in the success of Volcafe's partnership with farmers in Peru.

In the past, many farmers were encouraged to cultivate coffee to replace coca plants. The government continues to seek ways to replace these illegal crops with coffee that will bring in more profits for the coffee industry. While the change is positive but it could be an issue for the local population too.

In the end, it is important to provide farmers with the financial assistance to ensure their livelihoods and ensure that their family's health and wellbeing are not compromised. In addition it is crucial to encourage the development of new products that can boost productivity and enhance the quality of coffee.

Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a premium coffee that is grown in Cajamarca the northern region of. This medium-roasted, single-origin coffee is a prime illustration of the unique flavor of the region. It is scented with citrus, with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, along with a smooth medium body.

Colombian

The emerald nation of Colombia is home to breathtaking rainforests, massive 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 are mellow yet full-bodied taste and pleasantly acidic taste. They are also known for their sweetness and acidic taste.

Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been produced at elevations ranging from 1,200 and 2200 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 the harvest, the coffee cherries are carefully picked by hand, ensuring only fully ripe and healthy beans are able to make it through the rest of the process. At this stage, the ripe fruit is separated from the beans, which are washed and dried in the sun. The beans that have been washed are separated and sorted by quality control teams in accordance with their dimensions and density, colour, and size. ensuring only high-quality consistent coffee gets through to supermarket shelves around the world.

Farmers and workers receive the Fairtrade premium, which is a lump sum added to the price of the sale. This permits them to invest in community or business projects that they choose. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to form cooperatives and small producer organizations which allows them to gain access to larger markets.

This premium is invested in the communities that cultivate coffee. It is a part of a sustainable development model, and also helps to protect the environment. It also ensures safe working conditions, controlled work hours and freedom of association and also zero tolerance for slavery and child labor. The money given 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 produce coffee which is delicious and authentic.

Indonesian

With its equatorial climate as well as soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers in the world. Its varying growing conditions and traditional wet hulling processing techniques create distinct flavour notes that make Indonesian beans extremely desirable for single origin coffees and blends alike. These heavy-bodied, rich coffees have a lengthy, spicy finish and a silky texture. They complement darker roasts.

The women-led Ketiara co-op of the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is known for its strong earthy body with flavorful undertones of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade, and helps ensure a sustainable future for the farmers and their communities. The Ketiara Co-op helps to preserve the biodiversity of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown agriculture to protect the ecosystem.

In a region renowned for its volcanic soil it's no surprise that the soil is ideal for coffee cultivation. However, this abundant natural resource is being threatened by the influx of foreign coffee growers that have dominated the coffee industry. Many local farmers are forced to leave their land because they are not able to compete with these large corporations' prices.

In the absence of direct trade, on average $0.15 of each $3 cup of coffee goes to the farmer. Fair trade is essential because the system has to be changed. By establishing direct trading relations farmers can generate income security and avoid massive fluctuations in market demand from one season to the next.

Our organic, natural Sulawesi fair trade beans are handpicked from farmers who adhere to the tenets of traditional Hindu farming system known 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 organic and fair trade coffee is rich and creamy body with a spicy finish. This is a pelican rouge dark roast whole beans 1kg roast that can be enjoyed by itself or as part of an incredibly rich blend.