Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen, allowing buyers of green coffee to directly work with coffee farmers. This ensures high-quality coffee beans and a sustainable income for farmers.
Farmers struggle to earn enough money in the volatile international coffee market. Fair trade provides stability to farmers through the Fairtrade minimum price plus an additional incentive for organically-grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavor coffee with a pleasing sweetness and a soft acidity. It has hints of orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon-finish. This fair trade coffee is procured by a producer that is eco-friendly and sustainable.
Coffee production in Peru is heavily influenced by small farms of a couple of hectares or less, and farmers usually join together in cooperatives to share the cost of equipment and access to markets for their products. Additionally, there is a growing number of farmers who choose to grow organically in order to enhance the quality of their crops as well as reduce the use of pesticides on their property.
The farm from which this coffee is sourced, Cenfrocafe, is located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio in north western Peru close to 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 and 2000 meters, between 4300 and 6500 feet at the highest altitudes in the region. coffee bean supplier are meticulous to ensure that the harvest is harvested at the right moment to maximize the value of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee has been thoroughly washed, then sun dried to give a distinctive deep and rich taste. The high altitude of the farms in this region produces a complex coffee that has moderate body, mild citric acidity, and a refined finish.
The women of Peru who grow this coffee are part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in coffee-growing communities. The coffee is cultivated, processed and traded exclusively by women, giving them the chance to use the additional money generated by the sale of their product to further their own and their family's wellbeing. A portion of every dollar spent on coffee is also given to the women who grow it. This allows them to expand their business, offer education and healthcare for their children, and provide for their families. This is an exceptional coffee that has been grown using methods handed down from generation to generation.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a nation that has lots of premium coffee. The sluggish air and high altitudes of Peru make it the perfect place to grow 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 leading producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.
Originating originated in Ethiopia, the coffee plant was introduced to Peru by the Spanish in the 16th century. Since since then, Peru has been an important player in the international coffee market. It is now one of the top five producers of Arabica.
The country is home to small farming families that have largely formed cooperatives. They can now get fair trade prices, and can 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 has helped to stabilize the supply chain for roasters while providing a detailed traceability from the field to FOB contract. This lets roasters see the full picture of their purchases and make informed decisions every day. This approach is a major factor in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.
In the past, a lot of farmers have been encouraged to grow coffee as a replacement for coca crops. The government continues to look for ways to replace these illegal crops with coffee that can yield higher profits for the coffee industry. The move is positive but it could also pose an issue for the local population.
It is therefore crucial to provide enough financial support to farmers to ensure their livelihoods and to ensure that their well-being and health of their families is not at risk. In addition it is vital to encourage the development of new products that boost productivity and enhance the quality of coffee.
Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a special coffee grown in Cajamarca, a northern region. This single-origin medium-roasted coffee is a prime example of the region's unique flavor profile. It has an aroma of citrus, with hints reminiscent of nutmeg and cinnamon, as well as a silky medium body.
Colombian
The emerald land of Colombia is a land of stunning rainforests, giant mountains and exquisite coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than other country in the world. It is also able to provide a wide variety of delicious, sought-after and unique coffees. Colombian coffees have a mellow, yet full-bodied flavor and an incredibly acidic taste. They are also renowned for their sweetness and pleasantly acidic taste.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations of between 1,200 - 2,000 meters above sea level. This is where the best quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee is at its most optimal. Generally speaking, the best quality Colombian coffees are referred to as Supremo. This refers to the bean size (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. The fruit that is ripe, separated from the beans at this stage is then washed under the sun and dried. The washed coffee beans are then graded and sorted by quality control teams based on size as well as colour and density. This ensures that only uniform high-quality, high-quality coffee is able to make it onto the shelves of supermarkets across the world.
Farmers and workers also get an Fairtrade Premium that is an additional amount on top of the purchase price. They can then invest it in their own community or business projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to form cooperatives and small producers which allows them to gain access to larger markets.
This money is reinvested directly into the communities where coffee is grown. It helps to create a more sustainable development model and helps to protect the environment. It also ensures secure working conditions, legally-regulated working hours and freedom of association, and also zero tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money earned by farmers allows them secure their families and invest in their future. It also helps them maintain their cultural traditions and produce coffee that is delicious and true to its origins.
Indonesian
Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers in the world, thanks to its climate that is equatorial. Indonesian beans are highly sought-after for blends and single origin coffees because of their distinct flavours. These rich, heavy-bodied coffees have a lengthy, spicy finish and a silky texture. They work well with darker roasts.
The women led Ketiara co-op located in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is famous for its earthy and powerful body, with a flavorful undertone of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is organic and fair trade certified, and can help create a sustainable future farmers and their communities. The Ketiara co-op also contributes to the preservation of the surrounding Leuser National Park by using shade-grown agriculture to help protect the ecosystem.
It's not surprising that in a region renowned for its volcanic soil, the fertile soil is ideal for the cultivation of coffee. However, this abundant natural resource is threatened by the influx of foreign coffee growers that have dominated the coffee industry. Many local farmers aren't able to compete with the prices of these big corporations and have been forced off their land.
In the absence of direct trade, on average $0.15 of each $3 cup of coffee goes to the farmer. This system must be altered and that's why fair trade is so crucial. Through the establishment of direct trade relations, farmers can achieve income security that can eliminate the drastic fluctuations in demand from season to season.
Our natural organic Sulawesi fair trade beans are sourced from farmers who follow the tenets of traditional Hindu agriculture referred to as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are located in the Kintamani highland region in between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes, which provide the fields with fresh volcanic ash that keeps the soil fertile. This organic and Fair Trade coffee is smooth, full-bodied and spicy with a long-lasting finish. This is a dark roast that can be enjoyed by itself or as part of an incredibly rich blend.