Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing buyers of green coffee to directly work with farmers. This guarantees that the coffee beans are of high-quality and that farmers earn an income that is sustainable.
The world market for coffee is a volatile one and farmers struggle to earn enough money. Fair trade can provide stability to farmers through the Fairtrade Minimum Price and an additional price incentive for organically grown beans.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavor coffee with pleasant sweetness and a soft acidity. It has hints orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon-finish. This fair trade certified coffee is made from a sustainable and eco conscious producer.
In Peru, coffee is produced primarily by small farms with just a few hectares or less. Farmers generally form cooperatives to share costs of equipment and gain access to markets. In addition, there are a growing number of farmers who choose to grow organically to increase the quality of their crops as well as reduce the use of pesticides on their property.
Cenfrocafe is a farm in the provinces Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru close to the border of 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 of the region. Farmers take extra care to ensure the harvest is picked at the right time, to get the most value from the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee has been thoroughly cleaned, and then dried in the sun to give it a unique deep and rich taste. The high altitude of this region results in a rich medium-bodied coffee that has mild acidity from citric.
The women of Peru who grow this coffee are part of a movement called Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in rural coffee communities. The coffee is cultivated, processed and traded exclusively by women, providing them with the chance to use the additional money generated by the sale of their product to enhance the family's and their own wellbeing. Additionally, a percentage of the money spent on this coffee is donated to the women who produced it. This allows them to expand their businesses, provide health and education for their children, as well as support their families. This is truly an amazing coffee that has been grown since 1700 by using methods that have been handed through word of mouth for generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a country with a lot of high-quality coffee. The air is thin and the high altitudes of Peru make it the perfect place to grow coffee. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee, accounting for 2% of global production. It is also a top producer 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 an important player in the world market for coffee. It is now among the top five producers of Arabica.
nescafe gold latte 1kg is home to small farm families that have largely joined together to form cooperatives. This has allowed them to access fair trade prices and market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to employ ecological methods that help reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe's cluster programme helped stabilize the supply chains for roasters while allowing for a detailed traceability from FOB contracts to field. This enables roasters to view the complete picture of their purchases and make informed decisions on a daily basis. This approach is a major factor in the success of Volcafe's collaboration with farmers in Peru.
In the past, a lot of farmers have been encouraged to grow coffee as a substitute for coca plants. The government is constantly looking for ways to replace illegal crops with coffee, which will increase profits for the coffee industry. While this is a positive move however, it could pose a challenge to the local population as well.
As a result it is crucial to provide farmers with enough financial support to maintain their livelihoods and ensure that their families' health and well-being are not affected. It is also essential to encourage the development of innovative 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 perfect example of the region's unique flavor profile. It has a scent of citrus with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, along with a smooth medium body.
Colombian
The emerald lands of Colombia is a place of breathtaking rainforests, gigantic mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than any other country in the world. It is also able to produce a variety of delicious, sought-after and unique coffees. Colombian coffees are known for their rich, mellow and full-bodied taste and their refreshingly acidic flavor that is always balanced with an underlying sweetness that is never overpowering or overwhelming.
Colombian coffee is traditionally grown between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above sea level. This is where the highest quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee ripens to its finest. Generally speaking, the best quality Colombian coffees are known as Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 or 18).
After harvest, the cherries are carefully selected by hand, making sure only ripe and healthy beans make it through the rest of the process. The ripe fruit, separated from the beans at this point is then washed under the sun and dried. The washed beans are then sorted and graded by quality control teams in accordance with their dimensions and density, colour, and size. ensuring only high-quality consistent coffee gets into the shelves of supermarkets around the world.
Farmers and workers are paid the Fairtrade premium, which is a lump sum added to the purchase price. They can then invest it 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.
The money is directly poured 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, work hours are controlled, and there is freedom of association. There is also no tolerance for child labour or slavery. The money that is paid to farmers helps them safeguard their families and invest in their future. They also have the opportunity to keep their traditions alive and produce coffee that is both delicious and true to its origins.
Indonesian
With its equatorial climate and the soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers in the world. Indonesian beans are highly sought after for blends and single origin coffees because of their distinct flavours. These rich, heavy-bodied coffees have long spicy finish and a smooth texture that is perfect for 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 cocoa and cedar. The coffee is fair trade and organic certified, and helps ensure a sustainable future for farmers and their communities. The Ketiara co-op also supports the conservation of the area around Leuser National Park by using shade-grown farming as a means of protecting the ecosystem.
It's no surprise that in a region famous for its volcanic soil the fertile ground is ideal for the cultivation of coffee. This rich natural resource however, is being threatened by foreign coffee farmers who have taken over the industry. Many local farmers aren't able to compete with the prices of these large corporations and have been forced to leave their farms.
In the absence of direct trade, on average $0.15 of each $3 cup of coffee is paid to the farmer. Fair trade is essential since this system needs to be altered. Through the establishment of direct trade relationships, farmers can create income security that will eliminate the drastic fluctuations in demand from season to season.
Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade coffees are carefully selected by farmers who adhere to the principles of traditional Hindu farming, commonly referred to as "Sabuk Abian." These farms are located in the Kintamani region, which lies between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones, which supply the fields with fresh volcanic dust that helps keep the soil fertile. The organic and Fair Trade coffee is rich, creamy and spicy with a long lasting finish. This is a dark roast that is delicious by itself or as part of a rich blend.