Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg

Fair trade coffee cuts out the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to directly work with farmers. This assures that the beans are of high-quality and that farmers receive an income that is sustainable.

Farmers struggle to earn enough money from the volatile world coffee market. Fair trade provides stability for farmers through the Fairtrade Minimum Price, as well as an additional price incentive for organically grown beans.

Peru Organic

This Peru Organic is a full flavored coffee that has a pleasing sweetness and a soft acidity. It has hints of orange and cocoa with the cinnamon note. The fair trade 1kg coffee beans price is sourced by a producer who is sustainable and environmentally conscious.

In Peru, coffee is produced primarily by small farms with a few hectares of land or less. Farmers typically form cooperatives to share equipment costs and gain access to markets. Additionally, there is many farmers who choose to grow organically to improve the quality of their crops as well as reduce the use of pesticides on their farms.

The farm from which this coffee comes, 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 farmers who are members of the coop who cultivate their coffee on small plots ranging from 1300 to 2000 meters, between 4300 and 6500 feet at the highest altitudes in the region. Farmers take extra care to ensure the harvest is picked just at the right time so as to get the most value from the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee beans 1kg coffee has been fully washed, then sun dried to give a distinctive deep, rich flavor. The high altitude of this region produces a rich, medium-bodied coffee with mild citric acidity.

The women of Peru who grow this coffee are part of a group called Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in rural coffee communities. The coffee is harvested and processed, as well as traded by women, providing them with the opportunity to utilize the additional money generated by the sale of their product to improve the family's and their own health and well-being. Additionally, a percentage of the money spent on this coffee goes back to the women who grew it the coffee. This allows them to expand their businesses, provide health and education for their children, and provide for their families. This is truly a remarkable coffee that has been cultivated since the year 1700 using techniques that have been passed down by word of mouth for many generations.

Peru Arabica

Peru is a country that produces a lot of high-quality coffee. The thin air and the high altitudes make it an ideal 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 top producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.

Originating from Ethiopia, the coffee plant was introduced to Peru by the Spanish after the 16th century. Since the time, Peru has been a major player in the international coffee market. It is now among the top five producers of Arabica.

Small farming families have formed cooperatives throughout the country. They can now access fair trade prices and also sell their coffee directly. Small farms are also encouraged to use sustainable methods that reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.

Volcafe's cluster programme helped to improve the supply chains for roasters while allowing for a detailed traceability from field to FOB contracts. This lets roasters see the complete picture of their purchases and make informed choices on a daily basis. This strategy is a key element in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.

In the past, coffee was promoted as a replacement for coca plants by a lot of farmers. The government continues to look for ways to replace these illegal crops with coffee that will yield higher profits for the coffee industry. While this is a positive move however, it could pose an obstacle for the local population as well.

As a result it is crucial to provide farmers with the financial assistance to ensure their livelihoods and ensure their family's health and welfare are not affected. It is also important to encourage the creation of new products that can boost productivity and improve the quality of the coffee.

The fair trade Peru HB MCM grade 1 is a speciality coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This medium-roasted, single-origin coffee is a classic illustration of the unique flavor profile of this region. It has a tangy scent with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It also has a medium body with smooth, silky texture.

Colombian

The emerald lands of Colombia is a country of breathtaking rainforests, gigantic mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than other country in the world. It is also able to produce a wide range of delicious, sought-after and unique coffees. Colombian coffees have a mellow yet full-bodied taste and pleasant acidic flavor. They are also famous for their sweetness and acidic taste.

Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations between 1,200 - 2200 meters above sea level. This is where the highest quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee ripens to its finest. In general, the top quality Colombian coffees are referred to as Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 or 18).

After the harvesting process, the coffee cherries need to be carefully selected by hand to ensure only healthy and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. The ripe fruit, which is separated from the beans at this stage and then washed in the sun and dried. The washed beans are separated and sorted by quality control teams in accordance with their size, colour and density, making sure that only the highest-quality, consistent coffee makes it through to supermarket shelves around the globe.

Farmers and workers are paid the Fairtrade premium, which is a lump sum added to the price of the sale. They can then invest in their own businesses or community projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into cooperatives and small producers that allow them access to larger markets.

The money is put into the communities that grow 1kg coffee beans. It contributes to sustainable development models, and helps 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 paid to the farmers enables them to safeguard their families and invest in their futures. It also allows them to keep their traditions alive and create coffee that is delicious and true to its roots.

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 methods produce distinctive flavours that make Indonesian beans highly sought-after for single origin coffees and blends alike. These robust, rich coffees have a lengthy, spicy finish and a silky texture. They are a great match for darker roasts.

The women-led Ketiara co-op of the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is known for its strong earthy body with flavorful undertones 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 is committed to the protection of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown farming to safeguard the ecosystem.

In a region that's famous for its volcanic soil, it should come as no surprise that the fertile soil is ideal for coffee cultivation. This abundant natural resource, however, is threatened by foreign coffee producers who have taken over the industry. Many local farmers aren't capable of competing with the prices of these big corporations and have been forced to leave their farms.

In the absence of direct trade, in the average $0.15 of every $3 cup of coffee is paid to the farmer. Fair trade is important since this system needs to be altered. By establishing direct trading relations farmers can generate income security and avoid radical changes in market demand from one season to the next.

Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade beans are hand-picked by farmers who follow the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture, known as "Sabuk Abian." These farms are located in the Kintamani region, which lies between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones, which supply the fields with fresh volcanic dust which keeps the soil fertile. This fair trade and organic coffee is creamy and full and bodied, with a lingering spicy finish. This dark roast is delicious by itself or as part of a rich blend.