Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to work directly with farmers. This assures that the beans are of the highest quality and that farmers earn a sustainable income.
beans 1kg for coffee is volatile, and farmers struggle to earn enough money. Fair trade can provide stability to farmers by offering the Fairtrade Minimum Price plus an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic coffee has a pleasant sweetness and a smooth acidity. It is a bit orange-y and cocoa, with a cinnamon-finish. This fair trade certified coffee is made from a sustainable and environmentally conscious producer.
In Peru coffee is produced mostly by small farms that have only a few hectares or less. Farmers generally create cooperatives to share the equipment costs and gain access to markets. A increasing number of farmers are choosing to grow organically 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 made up of 2400 members who cultivate their coffee on small plots between 1300 to 2000 meters, 4300 to 6500 feet, at the highest altitudes in the region. Farmers take very careful care to ensure that the harvest is picked just at the right time so as to maximize the value of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is fully cleaned, and then dried in the sun to give a distinctive deep and rich flavor. The high altitude of farms in this region produces a complex coffee with a medium body, mild citric acidity and a smooth finish.
The women of Peru who cultivate this coffee are part of a movement called Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in rural coffee communities. The coffee is harvested, processed and traded exclusively by women, providing them with the opportunity to utilize the additional money generated by the sale of their product to further their own and their families' well-being. Additionally, a percentage of the money spent on this coffee goes to the women who grew it it. This allows them to expand their business, provide education and healthcare for their children and help support their families. This is an amazing coffee that was cultivated using techniques passed down from generation to generation.
Peru Arabica
Peru has a wealth of high-quality coffee. The thin air and the high altitudes provide the perfect environment for producing the crop. The country is the ninth-largest producer of coffee in the world, with 22% of the market share. It is also a major producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.
The Spanish introduced the Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Since since then Peru has been a major player on the international coffee market. It is now among the top five producers of Arabica.
Small farming families have formed cooperatives in the country. They can now get fair trade prices, and can sell their beans directly. Small farms are also aided by the use of ecological methods to reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe’s cluster program helped to stabilize supply chains for roasters, and also provides a complete traceability from field to FOB contract. This gives roasters the opportunity to make informed choices and see their entire purchase history. This strategy is a key element in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.
In the past, coffee was favored as a substitute for coca plants by a lot of farmers. The government continues to seek ways to replace these illegal crops with coffee that can yield higher profits for the coffee industry. While the move is positive, it can be an obstacle for the local population, too.
It is therefore crucial to provide sufficient financial support to farmers to maintain their livelihoods, and to ensure that their well-being and wellbeing of their families are not affected. In addition it is vital to encourage the development of new products that boost productivity and improve the quality of coffee.
The fair trade Peru HB MCM grade 1 is a premium coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a prime example of the distinctive flavor characteristic of this region. It is scented with citrus, with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, and a silky medium body.
Colombian
The emerald lands of Colombia is a country of stunning rainforests, giant mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than any other country in the world. It is also able to produce a variety of delicious, sought-after and unique coffees. Colombian coffees are known for their smooth, yet rich and full-bodied taste, as well as their refreshingly acidic flavor that is always balanced with a hint of sweetness that isn't overpowering or overwhelming.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been produced at elevations ranging from 1,200 - 2,000 meters above sea level. This is where the best quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee ripens to its finest. The finest quality Colombian beans are usually called Supremo. This refers to the bean size (screen sizes 17 or 18).
After the harvesting process, the coffee cherries must be carefully picked by hand to ensure only healthy and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. At this point, the ripe fruit is separated from the beans, and then cleaned and dried in the sun. The coffee beans that have been washed are then sorted and graded by quality control teams according to size color, density, and size. This ensures that only uniform high-quality, high-quality coffee is able to make it onto supermarket shelves worldwide.
Farmers and workers also get the Fairtrade Premium, which is an extra amount on top of the purchase price. This allows them to invest in community or business projects that they choose. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers form small cooperatives and producer groups to gain access to larger markets.
This premium is invested in the communities that grow coffee. It is a part of a sustainable development model, and also helps to protect the environment. It also guarantees safe working conditions, regulated working hours and freedom of association and also no tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money that is paid to farmers allows them to protect their families and invest in their futures. It also allows them to preserve their traditional ways of life and produce coffee that is both delicious and true to its origins.
Indonesian
With its equatorial climate as well as soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers in the world. The diverse growing conditions and traditional wet hulling processing techniques create distinct flavour notes that make Indonesian beans highly desirable for blends and single origin coffees alike. These heavy-bodied, rich coffees have a long, spicy finish and a silky texture. They work well with darker roasts.
The women led Ketiara co-op of the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is renowned for its powerful earthy body, with a flavorful undertone of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is organic and fair trade certified, and can help 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 safeguard the ecosystem.
In a region known for its volcanic soil, it should come as no surprise that the fertile soil is ideal for coffee cultivation. However, this abundant natural resource is being threatened by the influx of foreign coffee growers that have dominated the coffee industry. Many local farmers are not in a position to compete with the prices of these giant corporations and have been pushed to leave their farms.
A lack of direct trade opportunities means that for every $3 cup of coffee there is only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. Fair trade is crucial since this system needs to be altered. By establishing direct trade relationships farmers can generate income security and avoid drastic changes in the market demand from one season to the next.
Our natural organic Sulawesi fair trade beans are carefully selected from farmers who adhere to the principles of the traditional Hindu agriculture known as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are located in the Kintamani highland region in between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes. They supply the fields with fresh volcanic ash, which keeps the soil fertile. This Fair Trade and organic 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 part of an incredibly rich blend.