Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to directly interact with farmers. This guarantees high-quality coffee beans and a long-term income for farmers.
Farmers struggle to make enough money from the volatile global coffee market. Fair trade offers farmers stability through the Fairtrade minimum price and an additional incentive for organically-grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic coffee has a sweet taste with a pleasant acidity. It has hints orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon-finish. This fair trade coffee was produced by a company that is environmentally conscious and sustainable.
In Peru coffee is grown mostly by small farms that have just a few hectares or less. Farmers usually form cooperatives to share costs of equipment and gain access to markets. A growing number of farmers have decided to grow organically in order to increase the quality of their coffee and to reduce 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 plant coffee on small plots ranging from 1300 to 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 feet) at the highest elevations in the region. The farmers are meticulous to ensure that the harvest is picked at the right moment, in order to get the most out of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee has been thoroughly cleaned and dried in the sun to give it a unique deep and rich taste. The high altitude of farms in this area produces a complex coffee with a medium 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 cultivate, process and sell the coffee, allowing them to utilize the additional funds they receive from the sale of the product to improve their family's health and well-being. In addition, a part of every dollar spent on this coffee is given back to the women who grew it the product. This allows them to expand their business, provide healthcare and education to their children and help support their families. This is truly a remarkable coffee that has been grown since 1700 by using methods that have been handed through the word of mouth over generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru has a wealth of high-quality coffee. Its thin air and soaring altitudes make it an ideal setting for the cultivation of the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee, accounting for 2% of world production. It is also one of the world's top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.
Originally from Ethiopia, the coffee plant was introduced to Peru by the Spanish in the 16th century. The country has been a major participant in the coffee trade ever 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 use eco-friendly methods to reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe’s cluster program helped to improve the supply chains of roasters, while providing detailed tracability from FOB contracts to field. This allows roasters to see the complete picture of their purchases and make informed decisions on a daily basis. This strategy is a key element in the success of Volcafe's collaboration with farmers in Peru.
In the past, a lot of farmers have been encouraged to grow coffee to replace coca plants. The government is constantly looking for ways to replace illegal crops with coffee, which can increase 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 enough financial support to maintain their livelihoods and ensure that their family's health and wellbeing are not at risk. Additionally it is crucial to encourage the development of innovative products that increase productivity and enhance 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 medium-roasted, single-origin coffee is a classic example for the unique flavour profile 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 lands of Colombia is a land of breathtaking rainforests, gigantic mountains and sublime coffee. The country produces more washed arabica beans than any other in the world and is proficient in the production of a wide range of delicious, sought-after and delicious coffees that are often highly distinctive. Colombian coffees are mellow but full-bodied flavor as well as an incredibly acidic taste. They are also renowned for their sweetness and pleasantly acidic taste.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations between 1,200 to 2,000 meters above sea level. This is where the highest quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee grows its finest. The finest quality Colombian beans are usually called Supremo. This refers to the size of the beans (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After harvesting, the cherries must be carefully selected by hand to ensure that only fresh and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. The fruit that is ripe, separated from the beans at this point is then washed under the sun and dried. The washed beans are then classified and sorted by quality control teams based on their dimensions and density, as well as colour. ensuring that only high-quality, consistent coffee makes it onto supermarket shelves across the world.
Farmers and workers also receive the Fairtrade Premium, which is an extra sum of money on top of the purchase price. They can then invest it in their own businesses or community projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to form 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 paid to the farmers enables them to safeguard their families and invest in their futures. It also allows them to preserve their cultural traditions, and also produce coffee that is both delicious and true.
Indonesian
With its equatorial climate and the soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers in the world. Indonesian beans are sought-after for blends as well as single origin coffees due to their distinctive flavours. These heavy-bodied, rich coffees have a long, spicy finish and a silky texture. 1kg arabica coffee beans are a great match for darker roasts.
Ketiara is a women-led cooperative located in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is well-known for its earthy body, and flavors of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is fair trade and organic certified, and helps to create a sustainable future 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 preserve the ecosystem.
It's not surprising that in a region famous for its volcanic soil the fertile soil is ideal for coffee cultivation. This rich natural resource however, is being threatened by foreign coffee growers who have taken over the industry. Many local farmers have been forced to leave their land because they are not able to compete against the prices of these big corporations.
A lack of direct trade opportunities means that for each $3 cup of coffee the coffee is worth only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. This system must be altered and that's why fair trade is vital. By establishing direct trading relationships, farmers can establish income security that will eliminate the drastic fluctuations in demand from season to season.
Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade coffees are carefully selected by farmers who follow the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture, known as "Sabuk Abian." These farms are located in the Kintamani region between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones that provide the fields with fresh volcanic dust which keeps the soil fertile. This organic and fair trade coffee is rich and creamy body with a spicy finish. This dark roast can be enjoyed in its own right or as part of a rich mix.