Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen, allowing consumers of green coffee to work directly with coffee farmers. This ensures that the coffee beans are of high-quality and that farmers receive an income that is sustainable.
The global market for coffee is volatile and farmers struggle to make enough money. Fair trade offers stability for farmers through the Fairtrade Minimum Price plus an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavoured coffee that has pleasant sweetness and soft acidity. It has hints of orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon-finish. This fair trade coffee was sourced by a producer who is eco-friendly and sustainable.
In Peru, coffee is produced predominantly by small farms with a few hectares of land or less. Farmers typically create cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and gain access to markets. A increasing 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 consists of 2400 farmers who cultivate coffee on small plots ranging from 1300 to 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 ft) at the highest elevations in the region. The farmers take great care in ensuring that their harvest is harvested at the right moment to get the most out of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is washed and sun dried which results in an intense, distinctive taste. The high altitude of this region produces a complex medium-bodied, medium-bodied coffee with a moderate citric acidity.
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 the coffee communities. The coffee is grown, processed and traded exclusively by women, which gives them the opportunity to use the extra funds derived from the sale of their product to improve their own and their families' wellbeing. Additionally, a percentage of the money spent on this coffee is given to the women who produced the product. This allows them to expand their business, offer healthcare and education to their children and support their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee that has been grown by using methods passed down from generation to generation.
Peru Arabica
Peru is home to a bounty of premium coffee. Its thin air and high altitudes provide the perfect environment for producing the crop. The country is the ninth-largest producer of coffee in the world with an average of 2%. It is also one of the world's top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.
The Spanish introduced Ethiopian coffee to Peru after the 16th Century. The country has been a major participant in the international coffee trade since. It is now among the top five producers of Arabica.
The country is home to small farming families that have largely joined together to form cooperatives. They are now able to access fair trade prices and can sell their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to adopt ecological methods that help reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe’s cluster program helped to stabilize supply chains for roasters, while allowing for a detailed traceability from FOB contracts to field. coffee 1kg enables roasters to view the full picture of their purchases and make informed decisions every day. This approach has been key to the success of Volcafe’s work with Peruvian farmers.
In the past, coffee was favored as a substitute for coca by many farmers. The government continues to look for ways to replace these illegal crops with coffee that can yield higher profits for the coffee industry. This is a positive step, but can also be an issue for the local population.
In the end it is essential to provide farmers with enough financial assistance to ensure their livelihoods, and to ensure that their family's health and welfare are not at risk. It is also important to encourage the creation of new products that increase 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 classic example for the unique flavour profile of this region. It has a refreshing citrus scent with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It also has a medium body and smooth texture.
Colombian
The emerald-colored land of Colombia is a place with stunning rainforests, massive mountains and sublime coffee. The country produces more washed arabica beans than any other in the world and is adept in the production of a wide range of truly delicious, sought-after coffees that are usually distinctive. Colombian coffees are famous for their rich, mellow and full-bodied flavor and pleasantly acidic flavor, which is always balanced with a hint of sweetness that never tastes cloying or overpowering.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been produced at elevations ranging from 1,200 and 2,200 meters above sea level. This is where the highest quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee ripens to its best. In general, the top quality Colombian coffees are known as Supremo. This refers to the size of the coffee (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After harvest, the cherries are carefully picked by hand, making sure only healthy and fully ripe beans are able to make it through the rest of the process. At this point the ripe fruit is separated from the beans, and then washed and dried in the sun. The beans that have been washed are classified and sorted by quality control teams, according to their dimensions and density, colour, and size. ensuring that only high-quality consistent coffee is able to make it onto supermarket shelves across the world.
Farmers and workers get a Fairtrade premium, which is a portion of the money added to the purchase price. They can then invest it in their own businesses or community projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into cooperatives and small producer organizations, enabling them to access larger markets.
The premium is reinvested in the communities that cultivate coffee. It contributes to a sustainable development model, and helps protect the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, working hours are controlled and there is freedom of association. There is also no tolerance for child labour and slavery. The money that is paid to farmers helps them protect their families and invest in their futures. It also helps them keep their traditions alive and produce coffee that is both delicious and true to its roots.
Indonesian
Indonesia is a major producer of coffee around the world, due to its equatorial climate. The varying conditions for growing and traditional wet hulling techniques create distinct flavour notes that make Indonesian beans extremely desirable for blends and single origin coffees alike. These robust, rich coffees have a long spicy finish with a smooth texture. They are a great match for darker roasts.
Ketiara, a women-led co-op in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is famous for its earthy body and the flavors of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is organic and fair trade certified, and helps create a sustainable future for farmers and their communities. The Ketiara Co-op helps to preserve the biodiversity of Leuser National Park surrounding it through shade-grown farming to safeguard the ecosystem.
In a region renowned for its volcanic soil it's no surprise that the fertile soil is ideal for coffee cultivation. This abundant natural resource, however, is being threatened by foreign coffee producers who have taken over the coffee industry. Many local farmers aren't in a position to compete with the costs of these big corporations and have been forced off their land.
A lack of direct trade opportunities means that for every $3 cup of coffee the coffee is worth only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. This system must be changed and this is why fair trade is important. By establishing direct trade relationships farmers can increase their income security and eliminate radical changes in market demand from one season to the next.
Our natural organic Sulawesi fair trade beans are carefully selected from farmers that follow the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture referred to as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are located in the Kintamani highland region between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes, which provide the fields with fresh volcanic ash, which keeps the soil fertile. This fair trade and organic coffee is smooth and full bodied with a long spicy finish. This is a dark roast that can be enjoyed on its own or as a component of a rich blend.