Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg

Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to directly interact with farmers. This ensures top-quality coffee beans and a long-term income for farmers.

Farmers struggle to make enough money in 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 coffee.

Peru Organic

This Peru Organic coffee has a pleasing sweetness with a soft acidity. It has hints orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon finish. This fair trade certified coffee is sourced from a sustainable and environmentally conscious producer.

In Peru coffee is grown mostly by small farms that have only a few hectares or less. Farmers typically form cooperatives to share costs for equipment and gain access to markets. Additionally, there is many farmers who choose to grow organically in order to improve the quality of their crops and to reduce the use of pesticides on their land.

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 grow coffee on small plots ranging from 1300 to 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 feet) at the highest elevations in the region. Farmers take extra care to ensure the harvest is picked just at the right time, to ensure that they get the best out of the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee has been fully cleaned and dried in the sun to give it a unique, deep taste. The high altitude of farms in this area produces an intense coffee with moderate body, mild citric acidity and a smooth finish.

The women of Peru who grow this coffee are part of a movement called Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in the coffee communities. The coffee is cultivated and processed by women, giving them the opportunity to use the extra funds derived from the sale of their product to further their own and their families' health and well-being. A portion of each dollar spent on the coffee is also donated to the women who grew it. This enables them to expand their businesses, offer education and healthcare to their children, and provide for their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee that has been grown using methods handed down from generation to generation.

Peru Arabica

Peru is a country that produces plenty of top-quality coffee. The thin air and the high altitudes provide the perfect setting for the cultivation of the crop. 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.

Originating originated in Ethiopia, the coffee plant was introduced to Peru by the Spanish after the 16th century. Peru has been a major player in the international coffee industry since. It is one of the five biggest producers of Arabica.

Small farming families have formed cooperatives in the country. They can now 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 has helped to stabilize the supply chain for roasters, while providing a detailed traceability from the field to FOB contract. This gives roasters the opportunity to make informed decisions and track their entire purchase history. This method has been crucial to the success of Volcafe's collaboration with Peruvian farmers.

In the past, coffee was promoted as a substitute for coca plants by a lot of farmers. The government is still looking for ways to replace these illicit crops with coffee that will generate higher profits for the coffee industry. This is a positive step, but can also be a challenge for the local population.

As a result it is essential to provide farmers with enough financial aid to sustain their livelihoods, and to ensure that their family's health and welfare are not compromised. It is also essential to encourage the creation of new products that can boost productivity and improve 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 single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a prime example of the distinctive flavor profile of this region. It has a refreshing citrus aroma with hints cinnamon and nutmeg. It also has a medium body with smooth, silky texture.

Colombian

The emerald-colored country of Colombia is home to stunning rainforests, massive mountains and sublime coffee. The country produces more arabica beans washed than any other in the world and is proficient in producing a wide variety of truly delicious, sought-after and delicious coffees that are usually unique. Colombian coffees have a smooth but full-bodied flavor as well as an incredibly acidic taste. They are also renowned for their sweetness and acidic taste.


Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations of between 1,200 and 2,200 meters above sea level. This is where the top quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee grows its finest. In general, the top quality Colombian coffees are known as Supremo. This refers to the bean size (screen sizes 17 or 18).

After the harvest, the coffee cherries are carefully selected by hand, ensuring only ripe and healthy beans make it to the rest of the process. The ripe fruit, separated from the beans at this point, is then washed in the sun and dried. The washed beans are classified and sorted by quality control teams, in accordance with their size and density, as well as colour. ensuring that only high-quality consistent coffee is able to make it onto supermarket shelves across the world.

Farmers and workers also receive a Fairtrade Premium that is an additional amount of money added on top of the sale price. They can then invest in their own community or business projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into small producer organizations and cooperatives which allows them to gain access to larger markets.

This premium is invested directly into the communities where coffee is grown. It contributes to a sustainable development model, and helps protect the environment. It also provides safe working conditions, regulated work hours and freedom of association and also zero tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money that is paid to farmers allows them safeguard their families and invest in their future. They also have the opportunity to preserve their traditional ways of life and produce coffee that is delicious and true to its origins.

Indonesian

With its equatorial climate and soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers in the world. Indonesian beans are sought after for blends and single origin coffees due to their distinct flavours. These robust heavy-bodied coffees have a long spicy finish and a smooth texture that is perfect for darker roasts.

The women-led Ketiara co-op in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is known for its strong earthy body, with a flavorful undertone of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is fair trade and organic certified, and helps to create a sustainable future farmers and their communities. The Ketiara Co-op supports the conservation of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown agriculture to preserve the ecosystem.

In 1kg coffee beans known for its volcanic soil, it should come as no surprise that the soil is perfect for growing coffee. However, coffee beans 1kg is being threatened by the influx of foreign coffee growers who have taken over the coffee industry. Many local farmers aren't capable of competing 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 every $3 cup of coffee goes to the farmer. This system must be changed, and that's why fair trade is important. By establishing direct trade relationships, farmers can create income security and prevent massive fluctuations in market demand from one season to the next.

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