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 high-quality coffee beans and a long-term income for farmers.
Farmers struggle to earn enough money in the volatile international coffee market. Fair trade offers 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 soft acidity. It is a bit cocoa and orange with an underlying cinnamon flavor. This fair trade certified coffee is sourced from a sustainable and eco conscious producer.
In Peru, coffee is produced primarily by small farms with a few hectares of land or less. Farmers usually create cooperatives to share the equipment costs and gain access to markets. A growing number of farmers have chosen organic farming to enhance the quality of their produce and 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 near the border with Ecuador. The coop consists of 2400 farmers who grow coffee on small plots that range from 1300 to 2000 m (4300 to 6500 feet) 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 best out of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is washed and dried in the sun which results in an intense, distinctive taste. The high altitude of farms in this area produces an intense coffee with a medium body, mild acidity and an elegant finish.
Women in Peru grow this coffee as part of a broader movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role that women play in rural coffee communities. Women are the only ones to grow, process and trade the coffee, which allows them to use the extra money they earn from the sale of the product to improve their family's wellbeing. A portion of each dollar spent on the coffee is also given to the women who cultivate it. This allows them to expand their business, provide healthcare and education to their children, and provide for their families. This is truly a remarkable coffee, which has been grown since the year 1700 by using methods that have been passed down by word of mouth for many generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is home to a bounty of high-quality 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 among the world's top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.
Originating originally from Ethiopia, the crop was introduced to Peru by the Spanish in the 16th century. Since the time Peru has been a major player on the world market for coffee. 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 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 programme helped to stabilize supply chains for roasters, and also provides a complete traceability from field to FOB contract. This allows roasters the ability to make informed choices and track their entire purchase history. This strategy has been essential to the success of Volcafe’s work with Peruvian farmers.
In the past, numerous farmers have been urged to plant coffee as a substitute for coca plants. The government is still looking for ways to replace these illegal crop with coffee that will bring in more profits for the coffee industry. While the move is positive, it can be an obstacle for the local population, too.
In the end, it is important to provide farmers with the financial support to maintain their livelihoods, and to ensure that their families' health and well-being are not affected. In addition, it is essential to encourage the development of new products that boost 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 single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a classic example for the unique flavour profile of this region. It has a tangy aroma, with hints of cinnamon and the spice of nutmeg. It also has a medium body with smooth texture.
Colombian
The emerald lands of Colombia is a land of breathtaking rainforests, gigantic mountains and sublime coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than other country in the world. It is also able to produce a variety of exquisite, sought-after and distinctive coffees. Colombian coffees are famous for their rich, mellow and full-bodied taste, as well as their refreshingly acidic flavor that is always perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness that never tastes cloying or overwhelming.
Colombian coffee is traditionally grown between 1,200 and 2,000 metres above the sea level. This is where the highest quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee is at its finest. The finest quality Colombian beans are typically referred to as Supremo. This refers to the bean size (screen sizes 17 or 18).
After harvesting, the cherries need to be carefully selected by hand to ensure only healthy and fully ripe coffee beans are allowed to continue the process. At this point the ripe cherries are separated from the beans, which are then dried and washed in the sun. The coffee beans that have been washed are then graded and sorted by quality control teams in accordance with size color, density, and size. This ensures that only consistent quality coffees are able to reach the shelves of all supermarkets worldwide.
Farmers and workers also get an Fairtrade Premium, which is an extra amount on top of the sale price. They can then invest in their own businesses or community projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into cooperatives and small producers which allows them to gain access to larger markets.
This money is reinvested directly into the communities in which coffee is grown. It contributes to a more sustainable development model, and also helps to protect the environment. It also provides secure working conditions, legally-regulated hours of work and freedom of association, as well as no tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money that is paid to farmers enables them to safeguard their families and invest in their futures. They also have the opportunity to keep their traditions alive and produce coffee that is both delicious and true to its roots.
Indonesian
Indonesia is a major coffee producer around the world, due to its climate that is equatorial. The diverse growing conditions and traditional wet hulling processing methods create distinctive flavour notes that make Indonesian beans extremely desirable for blends and single origin coffees alike. These rich, heavy-bodied coffees have long spicy finish and a silky texture which is perfect with darker roasts.
The women-led Ketiara co-op located in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is known for its strong earthy body, with a flavorful undertone of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade and helps ensure a sustainable future for the farmers and their communities. Coffeee -op is committed to the protection of Leuser National Park surrounding it through shade-grown farming to preserve the ecosystem.
In a region that's famous for its volcanic soil it's no surprise that the fertile ground is ideal for coffee cultivation. This abundant natural resource, however, is threatened by foreign coffee growers who have taken over the industry. Many local farmers are not capable of competing with the prices of these giant corporations and have been forced to leave their farms.
A lack of direct trade opportunities means that for each $3 cup of coffee, only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. This system must be changed and this is why fair trade is vital. Through direct trade relationships, farmers can create income security, which will prevent massive fluctuations in demand from season to season.
Our organic and natural Sulawesi fair trade beans are handpicked from farmers who adhere to the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture known as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are situated 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 organic and fair trade coffee is smooth and full bodied with a long spicy finish. This is a dark roast that is delicious on its own or as a part of an incredibly rich blend.