Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen, allowing consumers of green coffee to work directly with coffee farmers. This guarantees that the coffee beans are of high quality and that farmers earn an income that is sustainable.
The global market for coffee is a volatile one and farmers struggle to earn enough money. Fair trade can provide stability to farmers through the Fairtrade Minimum Price and an additional price incentive for organically grown beans.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavored coffee that has pleasant sweetness and a soft acidity. It is a bit cocoa and orange, with a cinnamon finish. This fair trade certified coffee has been sourced from a responsible and environmentally conscious producer.
Coffee production in Peru is dominated by small farms that cover less than a couple of hectares less. Farmers typically band together into cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and gain access to markets for their produce. In addition, there are many farmers who have decided to grow organically to increase the quality of their crops and to avoid 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 close to the border with Ecuador. The coop consists of 2400 members who grow their coffee on small plots ranging from 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, so as to get the best out of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is fully cleaned and sun dried which gives it a deep, unique taste. The high altitude of this region produces a rich medium-bodied, medium-bodied coffee with a moderate citric acidity.
Women in Peru cultivate this coffee as part of a broader movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role women play in rural coffee communities. Women are the only ones to cultivate, process and market the coffee, allowing them to make use of the money they earn from the sale of the product to improve their own and their families' well-being. In addition, a portion of the money spent on this coffee is donated back to the women who produced the coffee. This enables them to expand their businesses, provide healthcare and education to their children, as well as support their families. This is an exceptional coffee that was cultivated by using methods passed through generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru has a wealth of premium coffee. Its thin air and soaring 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 top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.
The Spanish introduced Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Peru has been a major player in the international coffee trade ever since. It is among the five biggest producers of Arabica.
Small farming families have formed cooperatives throughout the country. This has allowed them to benefit from fair trade prices and to market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to use sustainable methods that reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe's cluster programme helped to stabilize supply chains for roasters, while providing detailed tracability from field to FOB contract. This allows roasters to see the full picture of their purchases and make informed choices every day. This method has been a key factor in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.
In the past, coffee was encouraged as a replacement for coca plants by many farmers. The government is always searching for ways to replace illicit crops with coffee, which will increase profits for the coffee industry. While the change is positive however, it could pose an issue for the local population, too.
Therefore it is essential to provide farmers with enough financial support to maintain their livelihoods and ensure that their family's health and welfare are not affected. It is also important to encourage the development of innovative products that can boost productivity and improve the quality of coffee.
The fair trade Peru HB MCM grade 1 is a speciality coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a classic example for the unique flavour characteristic of this region. It has a scent of citrus, with hints reminiscent of cinnamon and nutmeg, along with a smooth medium body.
Colombian
The emerald lands of Colombia is a country with stunning rainforests, massive mountains and sublime coffee. The country produces more washed arabica beans than any other in the world and is adept in brewing a variety of truly delicious, sought-after and delicious coffees that are usually unique. Colombian coffees are famous for their mellow yet rich and full-bodied flavor and pleasantly acidic flavor, which is always perfectly balanced and has the slightest hint of sweetness that isn't overpowering or overwhelming.
Colombian coffee is typically grown between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above sea level. This is where the highest quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee is at its finest. In general, the top quality Colombian coffees are called Supremo. This refers to the size of the beans (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After the harvesting process, the coffee cherries must be carefully selected by hand to ensure that only healthy and fully ripe coffee beans are allowed to continue the process. At this point the ripe fruit is separated from the beans, which are washed and dried in the sun. The washed beans are sorted and graded by quality control teams in accordance with their dimensions and density, colour, and size. making sure that only the highest-quality, consistent coffee makes it through to supermarket shelves around the globe.
Farmers and workers also get an Fairtrade Premium, which is an extra amount on top of the purchase price. This permits them to invest in business or community projects that they choose. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into cooperatives and small producer organizations that allow them access to larger markets.
This premium is invested directly into the communities in which coffee is grown. It helps create an environmentally sustainable development model and protects the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, working hours are regulated, and there is freedom of association. There is also zero tolerance for child labour or slavery. The money that is paid to farmers enables them to safeguard their families and invest in their futures. It also helps them keep their traditions alive and produce coffee that is delicious and true to its roots.
Indonesian
Indonesia is a major coffee producer in the world, thanks to its climate that is equatorial. Indonesian beans are highly sought after for blends and single origin coffees because of their distinct flavours. These robust, heavy-bodied coffees have long, spicy finish and a smooth, silky texture which is perfect with darker roasts.
The women led Ketiara co-op located in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is known for its strong earthy body with delicious undertones of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade, and helps ensure 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 as a way to protect the ecosystem.
It's not surprising that in a region famous for its volcanic soil, the fertile ground is ideal for coffee cultivation. However, this abundant natural resource is under threat due to the influx of foreign coffee growers who have taken over the coffee industry. Many local farmers are not in a position to compete with the prices of these big corporations and have been pushed off their land.
The absence of direct trade opportunities means that for each $3 cup of coffee there is only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. Fair trade is important because the system has to be changed. Through direct trade relationships, farmers can create income security, which will prevent drastic changes in market demand from season to season.
Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade beans are carefully sourced by farmers who follow the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture, known as "Sabuk Abian." 1 kg coffee beans are located in the Kintamani region between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones which provide the fields with fresh volcanic dust that keeps the soil fertile. This fair trade and organic coffee is rich and creamy body with a spicy finish. This dark roast is delicious in its own right or as part of a rich blend.