Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing buyers of green coffee to directly work with farmers. This ensures top-quality coffee beans and a long-term income for farmers.
Farmers struggle to earn enough money in the volatile global coffee market. Fair trade provides stability for farmers by offering the Fairtrade Minimum Price plus an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavored coffee that has a pleasing sweetness and soft acidity. It is a bit orange-y and cocoa, with a cinnamon-finish. This fair trade certified coffee has been procured from a sustainable and environmentally conscious producer.
Coffee production in Peru is dominated by small farms of less than a couple of hectares less, and farmers typically band together into cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and access to markets for their produce. A increasing number of farmers are choosing to grow organically in order to increase the quality of their coffee and to reduce 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 is made up of 2400 farmers who are members of the coop who grow their coffee on small plots ranging from 1300 to 2000 meters, between 4300 and 6500 feet at the highest elevations in the region. Farmers take great care to ensure that the harvest is picked just at the right time, so as to get the most value from the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee has been thoroughly cleaned and dried in the sun to create a unique, deep flavor. The high altitude of farms in this area produces a complex coffee with moderate body, mild citric acidity, and a refined 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. The coffee is grown and processed by women, giving them the opportunity to use the additional money generated by the sale of their product to further their own and their family's well-being. A portion of every dollar spent on coffee is also donated to the women who grow it. This helps them expand their business, provide healthcare and education to their children, and provide for their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee, which has been cultivated since the year 1700 using techniques that have been passed down by the word of mouth over generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru has a wealth of high-quality coffee. The air is thin and the high altitudes of Peru make it the ideal location to cultivate coffee. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee, accounting for 2% of the world's production. It is also a major producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.
Originally from Ethiopia The crop was introduced to Peru by the Spanish after the 16th century. Peru has been a major player in the coffee industry since. It is now among the top five producers of Arabica.
Small farming families have formed cooperatives across the country. They can now get fair trade prices, and can sell their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to adopt eco-friendly methods to reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe’s cluster program helped stabilize the supply chains of roasters, while allowing for a detailed traceability from FOB contracts to field. This allows roasters to see the complete 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 favored as a substitute for coca plants by many farmers. The government is still looking for ways to replace these illegal crop with coffee that will yield higher profits for the coffee industry. While this is a positive move but it could be a challenge to the local population too.
In the end, it is important to provide farmers with enough financial assistance to ensure their livelihoods and ensure that their families' health and well-being are not compromised. It is also essential to encourage the development innovative products that increase productivity and improve the quality of the coffee.
The fair trade Peru HB MCM grade 1 is a unique coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This single-origin medium-roasted coffee is a perfect representation of the region's unique flavor profile. It has a refreshing citrus scent with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It also has a medium body, with smooth, silky texture.
Colombian
The emerald country of Colombia is home to stunning rainforests, massive mountains and sublime coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than any other country in the world. It also has the ability to provide a wide variety of delicious, sought-after and unique coffees. Colombian coffees are mellow but full-bodied flavor as well as an incredibly acidic taste. They are also renowned for their sweetness and acidic taste.
Colombian coffee is grown traditionally between 1,200 and 2,000 metres above the sea level. This is where the best quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee ripens to its most optimal. In general, the top quality Colombian coffees are called Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 or 18).
After the harvesting process, the coffee cherries must be carefully picked by hand to ensure only healthy and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. The ripe fruit, separated from the beans at this point and then washed in the sun and dried. The washed beans are then classified and sorted by quality control teams, according to their dimensions and density, colour, and size. making sure that only the highest-quality consistent coffee gets into the shelves of supermarkets around the world.
Farmers and workers also receive an Fairtrade Premium which is an additional amount of money added in addition to the purchase price. They can then invest it in their own community or business projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into cooperatives and small producer organizations, enabling them to access larger markets.
This premium is invested in the communities that grow coffee. It helps create sustainable development models, and helps protect the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, working hours are controlled, and there is freedom of association. There is also zero tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money earned by farmers allows them secure their families and invest in their future. It helps them preserve their traditional ways of life, 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 processing techniques create distinct flavour notes that make Indonesian beans highly sought-after for blends and single origins alike. nescafe gold 1kg , heavy-bodied coffees have long, spicy finishes and a smooth, silky 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 flavorful undertones of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade and is a sustainable option for the farmers and their communities. The Ketiara Co-op supports the conservation of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown agriculture to protect the ecosystem.
In a region known for its volcanic soil, it should come as no surprise that the fertile soil is ideal for coffee cultivation. This abundant natural resource, however, is threatened by 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 pushed to leave their farms.
The absence of direct trade opportunities means that for each $3 cup of coffee the coffee is worth only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. This system must be changed and this is why fair trade is so crucial. Through the establishment of direct trade relations, farmers can achieve income security that will eliminate drastic changes in market demand from season to season.
Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade beans are carefully sourced by farmers who follow the principles of traditional 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 that keeps the soil fertile. This fair trade and organic coffee is smooth and full bodied with a long spicy finish. This dark roast can be enjoyed as is or as part of a rich blend.