Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg coffee beans

Fair trade coffee eliminates middlemen, allowing buyers of green coffee to work directly with coffee farmers. This ensures that the coffee beans are of high-quality and that farmers earn an income that is sustainable.

The market for coffee is volatile, and farmers struggle to earn enough money. 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 flavor coffee with an appealing sweetness and soft acidity. It has hints orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon-finish. This fair trade coffee is procured by a producer that is eco-friendly and sustainable.

In Peru, coffee is produced primarily by small farms with just a few hectares or less. Farmers typically form cooperatives to share costs for equipment and gain access to markets. Additionally, there is a growing number of farmers who have decided to grow organically in order to increase the quality of their crops and reduce the use of pesticides on their farms.

The farm from which this coffee is sourced, Cenfrocafe, is located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio in north western Peru close to the border with Ecuador. The coop is made up of 2400 farmers who are members of the coop who cultivate their coffee on small plots between 1300 to 2000 meters, and 4300 to 6500 feet, at the highest elevations in the region. Farmers take very careful care to ensure that the harvest is picked at the right time to ensure that they get the best out of the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee is washed and sun dried, which helps to produce a deep, unique taste. The high altitude of farms in this region produces a complex coffee with moderate 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 women play in rural coffee communities. The coffee is harvested and processed by women, which gives them the opportunity to use the additional money generated by the sale of their product to further the family's and their own health and well-being. A portion of each dollar spent on the coffee is also donated to the women who cultivate it. This allows them to expand their businesses, provide health and education for their children, and support their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee that has been grown since 1700 using techniques that have been passed through word of mouth for many generations.

Peru Arabica

Peru is home to a bounty of high-quality coffee. Its thin air and high altitudes make it an ideal setting for the cultivation of the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee, accounting for 2% of the world's production. It is also a top producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.

The Spanish introduced the Ethiopian coffee beans 1kg to Peru after the 16th Century. Peru has been a major participant in the coffee trade since. It is among the five major producers of Arabica.

The country is home to small farm families that have largely banded together into cooperatives. They are now able to access fair trade prices, and can sell their beans 1kg roasted coffee beans (linked web site) directly. Small farms are also encouraged to employ eco-friendly methods to reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.

Volcafe’s cluster program helped to improve the supply chains of roasters, while providing detailed tracability from FOB contracts to field. This gives roasters the opportunity to make informed choices and track their entire purchase history. This approach is a key element in the success of Volcafe's partnership with farmers in Peru.

In the past, many farmers were encouraged to cultivate coffee to replace coca crops. The government is constantly looking for ways to replace illegal crops with coffee, which will boost profits for the coffee industry. While the change is positive but it could be an obstacle for the local population, too.

It is therefore important to provide enough financial assistance to farmers in order to maintain their livelihoods, and to ensure that the well-being and health of their families are not affected. It is also crucial to encourage the creation of new products that can increase productivity and enhance the quality of coffee.

The fair trade Peru HB MCM grade 1 kg of coffee beans is a unique coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This single-origin medium-roasted coffee is a classic example of the region's unique flavour profile. It has an aroma of citrus, with hints reminiscent of nutmeg and cinnamon and a silky medium body.

Colombian

The emerald land of Colombia is a country of stunning rainforests, giant mountains and exquisite coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than any other country in the world. It also has the ability to produce a variety of exquisite, sought-after and distinctive coffees. Colombian coffees are renowned for their smooth, yet rich and full-bodied taste and their refreshingly acidic flavor that is always balanced with an underlying sweetness that isn't overpowering or overwhelming.

Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been produced at elevations ranging from 1,200 - 2,200 meters above sea level. This is where the top quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee is at its best. The finest quality Colombian beans are usually called Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 or 18).

After the harvest, the coffee cherries are carefully selected by hand, making sure that only ripe and healthy beans are able to make it through the rest of the process. At this point the ripe fruit is separated from the beans, which are washed and dried in the sun. The beans that have been washed are classified and sorted by quality control teams, based on their dimensions and density, as well as colour. ensuring only high-quality consistent coffee gets through to supermarket shelves around the globe.

Farmers and workers also get the Fairtrade Premium, which is an extra amount in addition to the price of sale. This permits them to invest in business or community projects of their choice. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into cooperatives and small producers that allow them access to larger markets.

The money is directly poured 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 guarantees secure working conditions, legally-regulated working hours and freedom of association as well as zero tolerance for slavery and child labor. The money paid by the farmers helps them safeguard their families and invest in their future. It allows them to preserve their traditional ways of life, and produce coffee which is both delicious and true.

Indonesian

Indonesia is a major producer of coffee around the world, due to its climate that is equatorial. The varying conditions for growing and traditional wet hulling processing methods create distinctive flavour notes that make Indonesian beans extremely desirable for blends and single origins alike. These rich heavy-bodied, heavy-bodied coffees come with a long, spicy finishes and a silky texture that complements darker roasts.

Ketiara, a women-led co-op in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is famous for its earthy body, and flavors of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade and supports a sustainable future for the farmers and their community. The Ketiara Co-op helps to preserve the biodiversity of Leuser National Park surrounding it through shade-grown farming to safeguard the ecosystem.

It's not surprising that in a region known for its volcanic soil the fertile ground is ideal for growing coffee. This rich natural resource however, is being threatened by foreign coffee producers who have taken over the industry. Many local farmers have been forced to abandon their farms because they are not able to compete against the prices of these big corporations.

In the absence of direct trade, in the average $0.15 of every $3 cup of coffee goes to the farmer. Fair trade is essential because the system has to be changed. Through direct trade relations farmers can increase their income security and avoid radical changes in market demand from one season to the next.

Our organic and natural Sulawesi fair trade beans are carefully selected from farmers that follow the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture referred to as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are located in the Kintamani highland region in between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes. They supply the fields with fresh volcanic ash, which 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 by itself or as a part of a rich blend.