Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg

Fair trade coffee cuts out the middlemen by allowing buyers of green coffee to directly work with farmers. This ensures top-quality coffee beans and a sustainable income for farmers.

Farmers struggle to make enough money in the volatile international coffee market. Fair trade offers stability for farmers through the Fairtrade Minimum Price and an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee.

Peru Organic

This Peru Organic is a full flavored coffee that has a pleasing sweetness and a soft acidity. It has hints orange and cocoa, and a cinnamon-like finish. The fair trade coffee is procured by a producer that is environmentally conscious and sustainable.

In Peru coffee is produced predominantly by small farms with a few hectares of land or less. Farmers usually join cooperatives to share costs of equipment and gain access to markets. In 1kg coffee beans , there are many farmers who have opted to grow organically in order to increase the quality of their crops and to avoid the use of pesticides on their farms.

Cenfrocafe is a farm located in the provinces Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru close to the border of Ecuador. The coop is comprised of 2400 farmers who cultivate coffee on small plots of land ranging from 1300 to 2000 m (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 get the best out of the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee is fully washed, then sun dried to give it a unique, deep taste. The high altitude of the farms in this region produces an intense coffee with a medium body, mild citric acidity and an elegant finish.

The women of Peru who cultivate this coffee are part of a group called Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in the coffee communities. The coffee is grown and processed, as well as traded by women, which gives them the opportunity to use the extra funds derived from the sale of their product to improve the family's and their own well-being. In addition, a part of every dollar spent on this coffee is given back to the women who made the product. This enables them to expand their businesses, offer healthcare and education to their children, and support their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee that has been cultivated using techniques passed through generations.

Peru Arabica

Peru is a country that produces lots of premium coffee. The thin air and the high altitudes make it an ideal location for growing the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee, accounting for 2% of global production. It is also one of the top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.

Originating from Ethiopia, the coffee plant was introduced to Peru by the Spanish after the 16th century. Since since then, Peru has been an important player in the global coffee market. It is one of the five major producers of Arabica.

Small farming families have formed cooperatives in the country. They are now able to access fair trade prices and also sell their coffee directly. Small farms are also aided to use eco-friendly methods to reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.

Volcafe's cluster programme helped stabilize 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 collaboration with farmers in Peru.

In the past, coffee was encouraged as a substitute for coca by many farmers. The government is constantly seeking ways to replace illegal crops with coffee, which can increase profits for the coffee industry. This is a positive step, but it could also pose an obstacle for the local population.

As a result, it is important to provide farmers with enough financial aid to sustain their livelihoods and ensure their family's health and welfare are not at risk. In addition it is vital to encourage the development of innovative products that increase productivity and improve the quality of coffee.

Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a specialty coffee that is grown in Cajamarca, a northern region. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a prime illustration of the unique flavor profile of this region. It has a refreshing citrus scent with hints of cinnamon and the spice of nutmeg. It also has a medium body and smooth texture.

Colombian


The emerald lands of Colombia is a country with stunning rainforests, massive mountains and exquisite coffee. The country produces more washed arabica beans than any other country in the world and is adept in brewing a variety of delicious, sought-after and delicious coffees that are often distinctive. Colombian coffees are famous for their mellow yet rich and full-bodied flavor and refreshingly acidic flavor that is always balanced with an underlying sweetness that never tastes cloying or overpowering.

Colombian coffee is traditionally grown between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above the sea level. This is where the best quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee ripens to its best. The highest quality Colombian beans are generally referred to as Supremo. This refers to the size of the coffee (screen sizes 17 and 18).

After harvest, the cherries are carefully selected by hand, ensuring only healthy and fully ripe beans make it to the remainder of the process. The ripe fruit, which is separated from the beans at this point, is then washed in the sun and dried. The washed beans are then sorted and graded by quality control teams, according to their dimensions and density, as well as colour. making sure that only the highest-quality, consistent coffee makes it into the shelves of supermarkets around the world.

Farmers and workers also get an Fairtrade Premium, which is an extra sum of money in addition to the sale price. This permits them to invest in business or community projects of their choice. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers form small cooperatives and producer groups to gain access to larger markets.

The money is directly poured into the communities in which coffee is grown. It aids in creating a sustainable development model, and helps protect the environment. It also guarantees safe working conditions, regulated work hours and freedom of association, and also no tolerance for slavery and child labor. 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

With its equatorial climate as well as soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the world's biggest coffee producers. Indonesian beans are sought-after for blends and single origin coffees due to their distinctive flavors. These rich heavy-bodied coffees have a long, spicy finish and a silky texture that is perfect for darker roasts.

Ketiara is a co-op run by women located in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is famous for its earthy body, and flavors of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is fair trade and organic certified, and helps 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 preserve the ecosystem.

It's no surprise that in a region famous for its volcanic soil the fertile ground is ideal for the cultivation of coffee. This rich natural resource however, is under threat from foreign coffee growers who have taken over the industry. Many local farmers have been forced to leave their farms due to being not able to compete with the prices of these giant corporations.

In the absence of direct trade, on average $0.15 of every $3 cup of coffee goes to the farmer. Fair trade is important since this system needs to be altered. Through the establishment of direct trade relationships, farmers can create income security that will eliminate the drastic fluctuations in demand from season to season.

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