Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen, allowing buyers of green coffee to directly work with coffee farmers. This assures that the beans are of high quality and that farmers earn an income that is sustainable.
Farmers struggle to earn enough money from the volatile international coffee market. Fair trade can provide stability to farmers through the Fairtrade Minimum Price plus an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavoured coffee that has a pleasing sweetness and soft acidity. It has hints of orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon-finish. The fair trade coffee is procured by a producer that is sustainable and environmentally conscious.
Coffee production in Peru is mostly dominated by small farms of less than a couple of hectares less. Farmers typically join together in cooperatives to share the cost of equipment and access to markets for their product. Additionally, there is increasing numbers of farmers who have opted to grow organically in order to enhance the quality of their crops as well as reduce the use of pesticides on their property.
Cenfrocafe is a farm located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru close to the border of Ecuador. The coop consists of 2400 farmers who cultivate coffee on small plots ranging between 1300 and 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 feet) at the highest elevations in the region. The farmers are meticulous to ensure that the harvest is picked at the right moment to get the most out of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is fully washed and dried in the sun, which helps to produce a deep, unique taste. The high altitude in this area produces a complex medium-bodied, medium-bodied coffee with a mild citric acidity.
Women in Peru grow this coffee as part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role women play in rural coffee communities. The coffee is harvested and processed, as well as traded by women, giving them the opportunity to use the additional money generated by the sale of their product to enhance the family's and their own well-being. In addition, a portion of every dollar spent on this coffee goes to the women who grew it the coffee. This allows them to expand their business, offer education and healthcare to their children and help support their families. This is an exceptional coffee that has been grown using techniques passed through generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru has a wealth of high-quality coffee. The thin air and high altitudes of Peru make it a perfect place to grow coffee. The country is the ninth-largest producer of coffee in the world with an average of 2%. It is also a leading producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.
The Spanish introduced the Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Since since then Peru has become a major player in the world market for coffee. It is now among the top five producers of Arabica.
The country is home to small farm families that have mostly formed cooperatives. They are now able to access fair trade prices, and can sell their beans directly. Small farms are also aided to use eco-friendly methods to lessen 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 strategy is a key element in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.
In the past, coffee was favored as a replacement for coca plants by a lot of farmers. The government continues to look for ways to replace these illicit crops with coffee that can yield higher profits for the coffee industry. While this is a positive move however, it could pose an obstacle for the local population, too.
Therefore it is crucial to provide farmers with enough financial assistance to ensure their livelihoods and ensure their family's health and welfare are not affected. Additionally it is crucial to encourage the development of new products that increase productivity and enhance the quality of 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 prime example of the distinctive flavor profile of this region. It has a refreshing citrus scent with hints of cinnamon and Nutmeg. It also has a medium body and smooth, silky texture.
Colombian
The emerald nation of Colombia is home to breathtaking rainforests, massive mountains and sublime coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than other country in the world. It also has the ability to produce a wide range of exquisite, sought-after and distinctive coffees. Colombian coffees have a mellow but full-bodied flavor as well as pleasant acidic flavor. They are also known for their sweetness and pleasantly acidic taste.
Colombian coffee is grown traditionally between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above the sea level. Here, the best Colombian coffee beans are harvested and grown. In general, the top quality Colombian coffees are known as Supremo. nescafe gold blend 1kg refers to the size of the beans (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After the harvest, the coffee cherries are carefully picked by hand, making sure that only ripe and healthy beans make it to the rest of the process. The ripe fruit, which is separated from the beans at this stage is then washed under the sun and dried. The washed beans are then separated and sorted by quality control teams, according to their size and density, as well as colour. making sure that only the highest-quality consistent coffee gets onto supermarket shelves across the world.
Farmers and workers are paid a Fairtrade premium, which is a portion of the money added to the price of the sale. This allows them to invest in community or business projects of their choice. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into cooperatives and small producers which allows them to gain access to larger markets.
The premium is reinvested in the communities that cultivate coffee. It contributes to a more sustainable development model, and also helps to protect the environment. It also provides safe working conditions, regulated working hours and freedom of association, as well as zero tolerance for slavery and child labor. The money paid to the farmers helps them protect their families and invest in their futures. It also allows them to preserve their traditional ways of life, and produce coffee which is both delicious and authentic.
Indonesian
Indonesia is a major producer of coffee in the world, thanks to its climate that is equatorial. Its varying growing conditions and traditional wet hulling processing methods create distinctive flavour notes that make Indonesian beans highly desirable for blends and single origin coffees alike. These rich heavy-bodied coffees have a long spicy finish and a silky texture which is perfect with darker roasts.
The women-led Ketiara co-op in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is renowned for its powerful earthy body, with a flavorful undertone of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is fair trade and organic certified, and can help create a sustainable future farmers and their communities. The Ketiara Co-op helps to preserve the biodiversity of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown agriculture to preserve the ecosystem.
In a region known for its volcanic soil it's no surprise that the soil is ideal for the cultivation of coffee. However, this natural resource is under threat due to the influx of foreign coffee growers that have come to dominate the coffee industry. Many local farmers have been forced to leave their land because they are unable to compete with the prices of these big corporations.
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. Fair trade is crucial because this system must be altered. By establishing direct trading relationships, farmers can establish income security, which will prevent drastic changes in market demand from season to season.
Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade beans are hand-picked by farmers who adhere to the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture, 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 creamy, full-bodied and spicy with a long-lasting finish. This is a dark roast that can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a rich blend.