Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee cuts out the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to work directly with farmers. This ensures top-quality coffee beans as well as a sustainable income for farmers.
Farmers struggle to make enough money from the volatile global coffee market. Fair trade gives farmers stability through the Fairtrade minimum price, and an additional incentive for organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavored coffee that has an appealing sweetness and soft acidity. 1kg coffee beans uk Coffeee has hints orange and cocoa, and a cinnamon-like finish. This fair trade certified coffee is procured from a responsible and environmentally conscious producer.
Coffee production in Peru is dominated by small farms that cover less than a couple of hectares less, and farmers usually join together in cooperatives to share the cost of equipment and access to markets for their produce. A increasing number of farmers have chosen organic farming to improve the quality 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 close to the border with Ecuador. The coop is comprised of 2400 farmers who cultivate coffee on small plots ranging between 1300 and 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 ft) at the highest elevations of the region. The farmers are meticulous in ensuring that the harvest is picked in the correct time, in order to get the most out of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is completely washed and sun dried, which helps to produce a rich, distinctive flavor. The high altitude in this region produces a rich, medium-bodied coffee with mild citric acidity.
Women in Peru grow this coffee as part of a broader movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role women play in rural coffee communities. The coffee is cultivated and processed, as well as traded by women, providing them with the opportunity to utilize the additional funds generated from the sale of their product to improve their own and their families' health and well-being. In addition, a portion of every dollar spent on this coffee goes to the women who produced the coffee. This helps them expand their businesses, provide education and healthcare to their children, as well as support their families. This is truly an amazing coffee that has been grown since 1700 using techniques that have been passed down by word of mouth for generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a country with plenty of top-quality coffee. The sluggish air and high altitudes of Peru make it the ideal location to cultivate coffee. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee accounting for 2% of the world's production. It is also a top producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.
The Spanish introduced the Ethiopian coffee to Peru after the 16th Century. Since then Peru has been a major player in the international coffee market. It is among the five major producers of Arabica.
The country is home to small farm families that have largely banded together into cooperatives. This has allowed them to benefit from fair trade prices and market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to adopt sustainable methods that reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe’s cluster program helped to improve the supply chains for roasters and also provides a complete traceability from FOB contracts to field. This allows roasters the ability to make informed choices and view their entire purchase history. This strategy has been essential to the success of Volcafe’s collaboration with Peruvian farmers.
In the past, numerous farmers have been urged to plant coffee as a substitute for coca plants. The government continues to seek ways to replace these illegal crops with coffee that will yield higher profits for the coffee industry. While this is a positive move but it could be a challenge to the local population, too.
In the end it is crucial to provide farmers with sufficient financial aid to sustain their livelihoods and ensure their family's health and wellbeing are not compromised. In addition it is vital to encourage the development of new products that can boost productivity and enhance 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 medium-roasted, single-origin coffee is a prime illustration of the unique flavor profile of this region. It is scented with citrus, with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, along with a smooth medium body.
Colombian
The emerald lands of Colombia is a place with stunning rainforests, massive mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more washed arabica beans than any other country in the world, and is skilled in brewing a variety of truly delicious, sought-after and delicious coffees that are often unique. Colombian coffees are renowned for their smooth, yet rich and full-bodied flavor and pleasantly acidic flavor, which is always perfectly balanced and has an underlying sweetness that isn't overpowering or overwhelming.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations of between 1,200 to 2200 meters above sea level. This is where the highest quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee grows its best. Generally speaking, the best quality Colombian coffees are called Supremo. This refers to the size of the beans (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After harvest, the coffee cherries are carefully selected by hand, making sure that only ripe and healthy beans are able to make it through the rest of the process. The fruit that is ripe, separated from the beans at this stage, is then washed in the sun and dried. The washed beans are then separated and sorted by quality control teams, based on their dimensions, colour and density, making sure that only the highest-quality consistent coffee is able to make it through to supermarket shelves around the world.
Farmers and workers also get the Fairtrade Premium, which is an extra amount on top of the price of sale. 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 in order to gain access to larger markets.
This premium is invested directly into the communities where coffee is grown. It is a part of a sustainable development model, and also helps to protect the environment. It also guarantees safe working conditions, controlled working hours and freedom of association and also no tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money earned by farmers allows them protect their families and to invest in their future. They also have the opportunity to maintain their cultural traditions and create coffee that is 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. Indonesian beans are sought-after for blends as well as single origin coffees due to their distinct flavours. These rich, heavy-bodied coffees have long spicy finish and a smooth texture which is perfect with darker roasts.
Ketiara is a co-op run by women located in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is famous for its earthy body and the flavors of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade, and supports a sustainable future for the farmers and their communities. The Ketiara Co-op is committed to the protection of Leuser National Park surrounding it through shade-grown farming to preserve 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 abundant natural resource is threatened by the increasing number of foreign coffee farmers that have come to dominate the coffee industry. Many local farmers aren't able to compete with the costs of these giant corporations and have been pushed to leave their farms.
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 needs to be changed and this is why fair trade is so vital. Through the establishment of direct trade relationships, farmers can establish income security that can eliminate drastic changes in market demand from season to season.
Our organic and natural Sulawesi fair trade beans are sourced 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. The organic and Fair Trade coffee is smooth, full-bodied and spicy with a long finish. This dark roast can be enjoyed by itself or as part of a rich mix.