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 high-quality coffee beans and a sustainable income for farmers.

Farmers struggle to make enough money on the volatile global coffee market. Fair trade gives farmers stability through the Fairtrade minimum price, and an additional incentive for organically-grown coffee.

Peru Organic

This Peru Organic is a full flavoured coffee that has an appealing sweetness and a soft acidity. It is a bit orange and cocoa with an underlying cinnamon flavor. This fair trade certified coffee bean 1kg has been sourced from a sustainable and environmentally conscious producer.

In Peru, coffee is produced predominantly by small farms with a few hectares of land or less. Farmers generally form cooperatives to share costs of equipment and gain access to markets. A growing number of farmers have chosen to grow organically to increase the quality of their coffee and to avoid the use of pesticides.

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 composed of 2400 farmers who grow coffee on small plots of land ranging between 1300 and 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 ft) at the highest elevations of 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 is completely washed and sun dried, which helps to produce a deep, unique taste. The high altitude of farms in this region produces an intense coffee with moderate body, mild acidity and a smooth finish.

Women in Peru grow this coffee as part of a broader movement known as Cafe Femenino, coffee 1kg which is changing the role that women play in coffee communities that are rural. Women are the only ones who grow, process and trade the coffee, allowing them to use the extra money they earn from the sale of the product to improve their family's and their own wellbeing. Additionally, a percentage of every dollar spent on this coffee goes to the women who grew it the product. This enables them to expand their businesses, offer education and healthcare to their children, as well as support their families. This is an exceptional coffee that was cultivated using techniques passed down from generation to generation.

Peru Arabica

Peru has a wealth of high-quality coffee. The air is thin and the high altitudes of Peru make it a perfect location to cultivate coffee. The country is the ninth-largest producer of coffee in the world with 22% of the market share. It is also one of the world's top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.

The Spanish introduced Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Peru has been a major player in the world's coffee industry since. It is now among the top five producers of Arabica.

Small farming families have formed cooperatives in the country. This has allowed them to access fair trade prices and sell their beans directly. Small farms are also aided by the use of ecological methods to reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.

Volcafe’s cluster program helped stabilize the supply chains of roasters, while providing detailed tracability from field to FOB contracts. This lets roasters see the full picture of their purchases and make informed choices every day. This approach has been key to the success of Volcafe's work with Peruvian farmers.

In the past, coffee was encouraged as a replacement for coca plants by many farmers. The government is still looking for ways to replace these illegal crops with coffee that can yield higher profits for the coffee industry. This is a good thing, however it can be an obstacle for the local population.

Therefore it is essential to provide farmers with sufficient financial assistance to ensure their livelihoods, and to ensure that their family's health and welfare are not affected. In addition it is crucial to encourage the development of innovative products that can boost productivity and increase the quality of coffee.

Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a special coffee grown in Cajamarca which is a northern region. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a prime example of the distinctive flavor of the region. It has a citrus scent with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It also has a medium body, with smooth, silky texture.

Colombian

The emerald land Coffee 1kg of Colombia is a country of breathtaking rainforests, gigantic mountains and exquisite coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than other country in the world. It also has the ability to produce a variety of exquisite, sought-after and distinctive coffees. Colombian coffees have a smooth but full-bodied flavor as well as pleasantly acidic taste. They are also famous for their sweetness and acidic taste.

Colombian coffee is typically grown between 1,200 and 2,000 metres above the sea level. Here, the best Colombian coffee beans are grown and harvested. Generally, the highest quality Colombian coffees are called Supremo. This refers to the size of the coffee (screen sizes 17 and 18).

After harvesting, the cherries must be carefully selected by hand to ensure that only healthy and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. At this stage the ripe cherries are separated from the beans, and then cleaned and dried in the sun. The washed coffee beans are then graded and sorted by quality control teams based on size color, density, and size. This ensures that only consistent quality coffees are able to reach the shelves of supermarkets across the world.

Farmers and workers receive an Fairtrade premium. This is a sum of money added to the purchase price. They can then invest in their own businesses or community projects. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers organize themselves into small producer groups and cooperatives to gain access to 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 that working conditions are safe, hours of work are regulated, and there is freedom of association. There is also no tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money paid by the farmers helps them to protect their families and to invest in their future. It helps them preserve their traditional ways of life, and also produce coffee that is both delicious and authentic.

Indonesian

Indonesia is a major coffee producer around the world, due to its equatorial climate. Indonesian beans are highly sought-after for blends and single origin coffees due to their distinctive flavours. These robust, rich coffees have a long spicy finish and a silky texture. They work well with darker roasts.

Ketiara is a women-led cooperative located in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is well-known for its earthy body and the flavors of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is organic and fair trade certified, and can help create a sustainable future farmers and their communities. The Ketiara Co-op supports the conservation of Leuser National Park surrounding it through shade-grown farming to protect the ecosystem.

It's not surprising that in a region known for its volcanic soil the fertile ground is perfect for coffee cultivation. This abundant natural resource, however, is under threat from foreign coffee producers who have taken over the business. Many local farmers are not able to compete with the costs 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 changed, and that's why fair trade is important. By establishing direct trade relationships farmers can generate income security and avoid radical changes in market demand from one season to the next.

Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade coffees are carefully selected by farmers who adhere to 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 provide the fields with fresh volcanic dust which keeps the soil fertile. This fair trade and organic coffee is creamy and full body with a spicy finish. This is a dark roast that is delicious by itself or as a part of an incredibly rich blend.