Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee cuts out the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to directly work with farmers. This ensures top-quality coffee beans and a long-term income for farmers.
The world market for coffee is a volatile one and farmers struggle to make enough money. Fair trade provides stability to farmers through the Fairtrade minimum price plus an additional incentive to grow organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavored coffee that has pleasant sweetness and soft acidity. It is a bit orange and cocoa with the cinnamon note. This fair trade certified coffee has been procured from a responsible and environmentally conscious producer.
Coffee production in Peru is dominated by small farms of just a few hectares or less. Farmers typically form cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and gain access to markets for their products. In addition, there are increasing numbers of farmers who have decided to grow organically in order to increase the quality of their crops as well as reduce the use of pesticides on their land.
Cenfrocafe is a farm located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru, near the border of Ecuador. The coop consists of 2400 farmers who plant coffee on small plots that range from 1300 to 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 feet) at the highest elevations of the region. Farmers take great care to ensure that the harvest is picked at the right time, so as to maximize the value of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee has been fully cleaned, and then dried in the sun to give a distinctive, deep taste. The high altitude of farms in this region produce a complex coffee that has moderate body, mild acidity, and a refined finish.
The women of Peru who cultivate 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, providing them with the chance to use the extra funds derived from the sale of their product to improve their own and their family's health and well-being. Additionally, a percentage of every dollar spent on this coffee goes back to the women who grew it the coffee. This enables them to expand their businesses, provide healthcare and education to their children, and provide for their families. This is truly an amazing coffee, which has been cultivated since the year 1700 by using methods that have been handed down by the word of mouth over generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a country that produces lots of premium coffee. The thin air and the high altitudes make it an ideal setting for the cultivation of the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee in the world, with 22% of the market share. It is also among the world's leading producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.
The Spanish introduced Ethiopian coffee to Peru after the 16th Century. Since since then Peru has become a major player on the international coffee market. It is now among the top five producers of Arabica.
The country is home to small farming families who have banded together into cooperatives. They can now access fair trade prices, and can sell their beans directly. Small farms are also aided by using eco-friendly methods to lessen the environmental impact on their coffee production.
Volcafe’s cluster program helped to stabilize supply chains of roasters, while allowing for a detailed traceability from field to FOB contract. This lets roasters see the full picture of their purchases and make informed choices on a daily basis. This approach is a key element in the success of Volcafe's partnership with farmers in Peru.
In the past, coffee was encouraged 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 can generate higher profits for the coffee industry. This is a positive step, however it can be a challenge for the local population.
It is therefore crucial to provide adequate financial support to farmers to maintain their livelihoods, and to ensure that the well-being and wellbeing of their families are not compromised. It is also crucial to encourage the creation of new products that increase productivity and improve the quality of coffee.
Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a special coffee that is grown in Cajamarca which is a northern region. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a classic example for the unique flavour profile of this region. It is scented with citrus, with hints reminiscent of nutmeg and cinnamon, and a silky medium body.
Colombian
The emerald nation of Colombia is home to stunning rainforests, massive mountains and sublime coffee. 1kg of coffee beans produces more washed arabica beans than any other in the world and is adept in producing a wide variety of exquisite, sought-after coffees that are often distinctive. Colombian coffees have a mellow but full-bodied flavor as well as pleasant acidic flavor. They are also famous for their sweetness and acidic taste.
Colombian coffee is typically grown between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above the sea level. Here, the best Colombian coffee beans are harvested and grown. Generally, the highest quality Colombian coffees are called Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 or 18).
After harvest, the coffee cherries are carefully selected by hand, ensuring only healthy and fully ripe beans are able to make it through the rest of the process. The fruit that is ripe, separated from the beans at this stage and then washed in the sun and dried. The coffee beans that have been washed are then sorted and graded by quality control teams in accordance with size as well as colour and density. This ensures that only uniform, high-quality coffee reaches the shelves of supermarkets across the world.
Farmers and workers also receive an Fairtrade Premium, which is an extra amount of money added on top of the price of sale. This allows them to invest in community or business projects of their choice. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into cooperatives and small producer organizations, enabling them to access larger markets.
This money is reinvested directly into the communities in which coffee is grown. It helps to create a more sustainable development model, and also helps to protect the environment. It also ensures safe working conditions, controlled work hours and freedom of association, as well as no tolerance for slavery and child labor. The money given to farmers allows them to protect their families and invest in their futures. It allows them to preserve their cultural traditions, and also produce coffee that is both delicious and true.
Indonesian
Indonesia is a major coffee producer around the world, due to its climate that is equatorial. Its varying growing conditions and traditional wet hulling techniques create distinct flavour notes that make Indonesian beans highly sought-after for blends and single origins alike. These heavy-bodied, rich coffees have a long spicy finish with a smooth texture. They work well with darker roasts.
Ketiara, a women-led co-op located in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is known for its earthy body, and flavors of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is organic and fair trade certified, and helps to ensure a sustainable future for farmers and their communities. The Ketiara co-op also contributes to the conservation of the surrounding Leuser National Park by using shade-grown agriculture as a way to protect the ecosystem.
It's no surprise that in a region known for its volcanic soil the fertile ground is perfect for the cultivation of coffee. This rich natural resource however, is threatened by foreign coffee growers who have taken over the coffee industry. Many local farmers aren't in a position to compete with the prices of these big 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. This system must be altered and that's why fair trade is vital. By establishing direct trading relations, farmers can achieve income security, which will prevent massive fluctuations in demand from season to season.
Our organic, natural 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 situated 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 smooth, full-bodied and spicy with a long lasting finish. This is a dark roast that can be enjoyed by itself or as a part of a rich blend.