Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen, which allows buyers of green coffee to directly work with coffee farmers. This ensures that the coffee beans are of high-quality and that farmers earn an income that is sustainable.
The global market for coffee is volatile, and farmers struggle to make enough money. Fair trade provides stability for farmers through the Fairtrade Minimum Price plus an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavored coffee that has an appealing sweetness and a soft acidity. It has hints of cocoa and orange with the cinnamon note. This fair trade coffee is sourced by a producer who is eco-friendly and sustainable.
In Peru coffee is grown mostly by small farms that have a few hectares of land or less. Farmers typically form cooperatives to share equipment costs and gain access to markets. A growing number of farmers have chosen to grow organically in order to enhance the quality of their produce 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 composed of 2400 farmers who grow coffee on small plots that range between 1300 and 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 ft) at the highest elevations of the region. Farmers take extra care to ensure the harvest is picked at the right time, to get the most value from the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee has been thoroughly cleaned and dried in the sun to create a unique deep and rich flavor. The high altitude of the farms in this region produces a complex coffee with moderate body, mild citric acidity and a smooth finish.
Women in Peru cultivate this coffee as part of a broader movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role that women play in the coffee-growing communities of the rural areas. Women are the only ones to cultivate, process and sell the coffee, allowing them to utilize the additional money they earn from the sale of the product to improve their family's wellbeing. In addition, a portion of the money spent on this coffee goes back to the women who produced the coffee. This allows them to expand their businesses, offer education and healthcare to their children, and support their families. This is truly a remarkable coffee, which has been cultivated since the year 1700 using techniques that have been handed through word of mouth for generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a country with plenty of top-quality coffee. The thin air and high altitudes of Peru make it the ideal location to cultivate coffee. The country is the ninth-largest producer of coffee in the world, with a share of 2%. It is also one of the world's top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.
Originating originally from Ethiopia, the crop was introduced to Peru by the Spanish in the 16th century. Since since then, Peru has been a major player in the global coffee market. It is one of the five biggest producers of Arabica.
Small farming families have formed cooperatives throughout the country. This has allowed them to gain access to fair trade prices and 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 program has helped stabilize the supply chains of roasters, and also provides a complete traceability from FOB contracts to field. This gives roasters the opportunity to make informed decisions and track their entire purchase history. This approach has been key to the success of Volcafe's work with Peruvian farmers.
In the past, a lot of farmers were encouraged to cultivate coffee as a replacement for coca crops. The government is constantly searching for ways to replace illegal crops with coffee, which will increase profits for the coffee industry. The move is positive but it could also pose an issue for the local population.
Therefore, it is important to provide farmers with sufficient financial aid to sustain their livelihoods and ensure that their family's health and wellbeing are not compromised. In addition, it is essential to encourage the development of new products that increase productivity and improve the quality of coffee.
The fair trade Peru HB MCM grade 1 is a unique coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a classic illustration of the unique flavor characteristic of this region. It has a tangy scent with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It also has a medium body and smooth texture.
Colombian
The emerald-colored country of Colombia is home to stunning rainforests, massive mountains and sublime coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than other country in the world. It also has the ability to provide a wide variety of exquisite, sought-after and distinctive coffees. Colombian coffees are mellow but full-bodied flavor as well as pleasant acidic flavor. They are also famous for their sweetness and pleasantly acidic taste.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations between 1,200 and 2200 meters above sea level. This is where the best quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee ripens to its best. The best quality Colombian beans are typically referred to as Supremo. This refers to the size of the coffee (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After harvesting, the cherries need to be carefully selected by hand to ensure that only healthy and fully ripe coffee beans are allowed to continue the process. The ripe fruit, which is separated from the beans at this point is then washed under the sun and dried. The coffee beans that have been washed are then graded and sorted by quality control teams based on size color, density, and size. This ensures that only consistent, high-quality coffee reaches the shelves of all supermarkets worldwide.
Farmers and workers also receive the Fairtrade Premium which is an additional sum of money in addition to the price of sale. They can then invest in their own business or community projects. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers organize themselves into small producer groups and cooperatives to gain access to larger markets.
This premium is invested in the communities that cultivate coffee. It helps to create a more sustainable development model and helps to protect the environment. It also guarantees secure working conditions, legally-regulated work hours and freedom of association and also zero tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money given to farmers enables them to safeguard their families and invest in their futures. They also have the opportunity to preserve their traditional ways of life and create coffee that is delicious and true to its roots.
Indonesian
Indonesia is a major coffee producer around the world, due to its climate that is equatorial. 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 finish and a silky texture that complements darker roasts.
The women led Ketiara co-op located in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is known for its strong earthy body, with a flavorful undertone of cedar and cocoa. 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 helps in the conservation of the surrounding Leuser National Park by using shade grown farming as a way to protect the ecosystem.
It's not surprising that in a region known for its volcanic soil the fertile ground is ideal for coffee cultivation. However, this rich natural resource is threatened by the influx of foreign coffee growers that have come to dominate the industry. Many local farmers are not able to compete with the prices of these giant corporations and have been pushed off their land.
The absence of direct trade opportunities means that for each $3 cup of coffee, only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. Coffeee must be altered and that's why fair trade is vital. Through the establishment of direct trade relationships, farmers can create income security that can eliminate drastic changes in market demand from season to season.
Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade beans are hand-picked by farmers who adhere to the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture, known as "Sabuk Abian." These farms 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 organic and Fair Trade coffee is rich, creamy and spicy with a long finish. This is a dark roast that can be enjoyed on its own or as a component of a rich blend.