Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen, allowing consumers of green coffee to directly work with coffee farmers. This ensures high-quality coffee beans and a long-term income for farmers.
Farmers struggle to make enough money from the volatile international coffee market. Fair trade provides stability to farmers through the Fairtrade minimum price and an additional incentive for organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic coffee has a pleasant sweetness and a smooth acidity. It is a bit cocoa and orange with an underlying cinnamon flavor. This fair trade certified coffee has been procured from a sustainable and eco conscious producer.
Coffee production in Peru is heavily influenced 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 product. A growing number of farmers are choosing organic farming to increase the quality of their coffee and to avoid pesticides.
The farm from which this coffee comes, Cenfrocafe, is located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio in north western Peru near the border with Ecuador. The coop is made up of 2400 coop member farmers who cultivate their coffee on small plots of land between 1300 to 2000 meters, and 4300 to 6500 feet, at the highest elevations in the region. Farmers take great care to ensure that the harvest is picked at the right time so as to get the most value from the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee has been thoroughly washed, then sun dried to give a distinctive, deep flavor. The high altitude of the farms in this region produces a complex coffee with a medium body, mild acidity and a smooth finish.
Women in Peru cultivate this coffee as part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role of women in the coffee-growing communities of the rural areas. Women are the only ones to grow, process and trade the coffee, which allows them to utilize the additional funds they receive from the sale of the product to improve their family's and their own well-being. A portion of every dollar spent on the coffee is also given to the women who grow it. This allows them to expand their business, provide education and healthcare for their children and help support their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee that was cultivated using techniques passed through generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is home to a bounty of high-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 22% of the market share. It is also a leading producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.
Originally from Ethiopia, the crop was introduced to Peru by the Spanish after the 16th century. Since since then Peru has been a major player in the global coffee market. It is now among the top five producers of Arabica.
The country is home to small farm families that have largely banded together into cooperatives. This has enabled them to gain access to fair trade prices and market their beans directly. Small farms are also aided to use eco-friendly methods to lessen the environmental impact on their coffee production.
Volcafe's cluster program has helped to stabilize the supply chain for roasters by allowing for a complete traceability from field to FOB contract. This lets roasters see the complete 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, coffee was encouraged as a substitute for coca plants by many farmers. The government is constantly looking for ways to replace illicit crops with coffee, which will boost profits for the coffee industry. While the change is positive, it can be an obstacle for the local population as well.
It is therefore essential to provide adequate financial assistance to farmers in order to ensure their livelihoods and to ensure that the well-being and wellbeing of their families is not at risk. Additionally it is crucial to encourage the development of new products that boost productivity and increase 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 prime illustration of the unique flavor profile of this region. It has a scent of citrus, with hints reminiscent of cinnamon and nutmeg, as well as a silky medium body.
Colombian
The emerald-colored land of Colombia is a place of stunning rainforests, giant mountains and sublime coffee. The country produces more arabica beans washed than any other in the world and is adept in brewing a variety of truly exquisite, sought-after coffees that are usually unique. Colombian coffees are renowned for their smooth, yet rich and full-bodied taste and their pleasant acidic taste, which is always perfectly balanced and has a hint of sweetness that is never overpowering or overwhelming.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations between 1,200 - 2,200 meters above sea level. This is where the highest quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee grows its most optimal. Generally speaking, the best quality Colombian coffees are known as Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 or 18).
After harvesting, the coffee cherries need to be carefully selected by hand to ensure that only healthy and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. At this stage the ripe cherries are separated from the beans, and then washed and dried in the sun. The washed coffee beans are then sorted and graded by quality control teams based on size color, density, and size. This ensures that only uniform quality coffees are able to reach supermarket shelves worldwide.
Farmers and workers receive a Fairtrade premium, which is a sum of money added to the purchase price. They can then invest it in their own community or business projects. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers organize themselves into small cooperatives and producer groups to gain access to larger markets.
our source is reinvested in the communities that grow coffee. It helps to create a more sustainable development model, and also helps to protect the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, hours of work are controlled and there is freedom of association. There is also no tolerance for child labour or slavery. The money paid by the farmers allows them protect their families and to invest in their future. It allows them to keep their traditions of their past and produce coffee that is both delicious and authentic.
Indonesian
Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers in the world, thanks to its climate that is equatorial. The diverse growing conditions and traditional wet hulling methods create distinctive flavour notes that make Indonesian beans extremely desirable for blends and single origins alike. These robust, heavy-bodied coffees have long, spicy finish and a smooth, silky texture that is perfect for darker roasts.
Ketiara, a women-led co-op located in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is known for its earthy body, and flavors of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade, and supports a sustainable future for the farmers and their community. The Ketiara Co-op helps to preserve the biodiversity of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown farming to protect the ecosystem.
It's not surprising 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 under threat due to the growing number of coffee growers from abroad that have come to dominate the market. Many local farmers have been forced to leave their land because they are unable to compete with the prices of these giant corporations.
In the absence of direct trade, in the average $0.15 of each $3 cup of coffee is paid to the farmer. This system must be changed, and that's why fair trade is so crucial. Through direct trade relations, farmers can create income security and eliminate massive fluctuations in market demand from one season to the next.
Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade coffees are carefully selected by farmers who follow the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture, also known as "Sabuk Abian." These farms are located in the Kintamani region between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones, which supply the fields with fresh volcanic dust that keeps the soil fertile. This fair trade and organic coffee is rich and creamy bodied with a long spicy finish. This dark roast can be enjoyed as is or as part of a rich mix.