Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates middlemen, which allows buyers of green coffee to work directly with coffee farmers. This guarantees that the coffee beans are of high quality and that farmers receive a sustainable income.
Farmers struggle to earn enough money on the volatile world coffee market. Fair trade provides stability to farmers through the Fairtrade minimum price and an additional incentive to grow organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavor coffee with an appealing sweetness and a soft acidity. It is a bit orange-y and cocoa, with a cinnamon finish. This fair trade coffee is procured by a producer that is sustainable and environmentally conscious.
In Peru coffee is grown primarily by small farms with only a few hectares or less. Farmers usually create cooperatives to share the costs for equipment and gain access to markets. A increasing number of farmers have chosen to grow organically in order to enhance the quality of their produce and avoid pesticides.
Cenfrocafe is a farm located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru close to the border with Ecuador. The coop is composed of 2400 farmers who plant coffee on small plots of land ranging from 1300 to 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 feet) at the highest elevations in the region. The farmers are meticulous in ensuring that the harvest is picked in the correct time so that they get the most value from the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is fully cleaned and sun dried which gives it an intense, distinctive taste. The high altitude in this region results in a full-bodied, medium-bodied coffee with mild citric acidity.
The women of Peru who grow this coffee are part of a movement called Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in the coffee communities. Women are the only ones to cultivate, process and sell the coffee, which allows them to use the extra funds they receive from the sale of the product to improve their family's and their own wellbeing. A portion of each dollar spent on the coffee is also donated to the women who grow it. This allows them to expand their business, offer healthcare and education to their children, and provide for their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee, which has been grown since the year 1700 using methods that have been handed through word of mouth for generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a country with lots of premium coffee. The thin air and high altitudes of Peru make it the perfect location to cultivate coffee. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee accounting for 2% of the world's production. It is also a top producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.
Originally from Ethiopia, the coffee plant was introduced to Peru by the Spanish after the 16th century. Peru has been a major participant in the coffee trade since. It is one of the five major producers of Arabica.
Small farming families have formed cooperatives throughout the country. They can now get fair trade prices, and sell their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to employ sustainable methods that reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe's cluster program has helped to stabilize supply chains for roasters, while allowing for a detailed traceability from FOB contracts to field. This enables roasters to view the full picture of their purchases and make informed choices on a daily basis. This strategy has been essential 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 substitute for coca crops. The government is always seeking ways to replace illicit crops with coffee, which can increase profits for the coffee industry. While the change is positive, it can be an obstacle for the local population as well.
In the end it is essential to provide farmers with sufficient financial support to maintain their livelihoods and ensure their families' health and well-being are not compromised. In addition it is vital to encourage the development of new products that can boost productivity and improve 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 perfect example for the unique flavour characteristic of this region. It is scented with citrus with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon as well as a silky medium body.
Colombian
The emerald country of Colombia is home to breathtaking forests, huge mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more washed arabica beans than any other in the world and is proficient in producing a wide variety of exquisite, sought-after coffees that are often distinctive. Colombian coffees are famous for their mellow yet rich and full-bodied flavor and pleasantly acidic flavor, which is always perfectly balanced with the slightest hint of sweetness that never tastes cloying or overwhelming.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been produced at elevations ranging from 1,200 - 2,200 meters above sea level. Here, the finest Colombian coffee beans are grown and harvested. In general, the top quality Colombian coffees are referred to as Supremo. This refers to the size of the beans (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After the harvest, the coffee cherries are carefully picked by hand, making sure that only ripe and healthy beans make it through the rest of 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 classified and sorted by quality control teams according to their dimensions and density, as well as colour. making sure that only the highest-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 it in their own businesses or community projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into small producer organizations and cooperatives, enabling them to access larger markets.
This money is reinvested directly into the communities where coffee is grown. It aids in creating sustainable development models, and protects the environment. It also provides secure working conditions, legally-regulated work hours and freedom of association and also no tolerance for slavery and child labor. The money that is paid to farmers enables them to safeguard their families and invest in their futures. It also allows them to keep their traditions alive and produce coffee that is both delicious and true to its origins.
Indonesian
With its equatorial climate and soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the world's biggest coffee producers. Indonesian beans are highly sought after for blends and single origin coffees because of their distinctive flavours. These rich heavy-bodied coffees have a long, spicy finishes and a silky texture that is perfect for darker roasts.
The women led Ketiara co-op of the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is famous for its earthy and powerful body with delicious undertones of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is organic and fair trade certified, and helps to create a sustainable future for farmers and their communities. The Ketiara Co-op supports the conservation of Leuser National Park surrounding it through shade-grown farming to preserve 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 natural resource is under threat due to the influx of foreign coffee growers who have taken over the coffee industry. Many local farmers aren't capable of competing with the prices of these large corporations and have been pushed to leave their farms.
In the absence of direct trade, on average $0.15 of every $3 cup of coffee is paid to the farmer. This system needs to be changed and this is why fair trade is vital. Through the establishment of direct trade relations, farmers can achieve income security that will eliminate the drastic fluctuations in demand from season to season.
Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade beans are hand-picked by farmers who follow the traditional principles of Hindu agriculture, also known as "Sabuk Abian." 1kg of coffee beans are located in the Kintamani region, which lies 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 creamy and full body with a spicy finish. This dark roast is delicious in its own right or as part of a rich mix.