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Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg Fair trade coffee eliminates middlemen, allowing buyers of green coffee to work directly with coffee farmers. This ensures top-quality coffee beans and a long-term income for farmers. Farmers struggle to make enough money from the volatile world 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 a soft acidity. It has hints of cocoa and orange with the cinnamon note. This fair trade coffee was produced by a company that is environmentally conscious and sustainable. The production of coffee in Peru is mostly dominated by small farms that cover a couple of hectares or less, and farmers usually form cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and access to markets for their produce. Additionally, there is increasing numbers of farmers who have decided to grow organically to increase the quality of their crops and avoid the use of pesticides on their land. 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 comprised of 2400 farmers who plant coffee on small plots of land ranging from 1300 to 2000 m (4300 to 6500 feet) at the highest elevations in the region. Farmers take extra care to ensure the harvest is picked just at the right time, to ensure that they get the best out of the beans. Women in Peru cultivate this coffee as part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role of women in coffee communities that are rural. Women are the only ones who grow, process and trade the coffee, allowing them to make use of the funds they receive from the sale of the product to improve their family's and their own wellbeing. A portion of every dollar spent on coffee is also given to the women who grow it. This allows them to expand their business, provide healthcare and education to their children and support their families. This is an exceptional coffee that has been cultivated using methods handed through generations. Peru Arabica Peru is home to a bounty of premium 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 in the world, with 22% of the market share. It is also a top producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee. The Spanish introduced Ethiopian coffee to Peru after the 16th Century. Peru has been a major player in the international coffee trade since. It is one of the five biggest producers of Arabica. Small farming families have formed cooperatives in the country. They are now able to access fair trade prices and also sell their coffee directly. Small farms are also aided by the use of ecological methods to minimize 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 gives roasters the opportunity to make informed decisions and track their entire purchase history. This method is a key element in the success of Volcafe's collaboration with farmers in Peru. In the past, coffee was promoted as a replacement for coca by many farmers. The government is always searching for ways to replace illegal crops with coffee, which will boost profits for the coffee industry. This is a good thing, but can also be a challenge for the local population. In the end, it is important to provide farmers with the financial support to maintain their livelihoods and ensure that their family's health and welfare are not compromised. It is also important to encourage the development innovative products that increase productivity and improve the quality of coffee. The fair trade Peru HB MCM grade 1 is a speciality coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a perfect example of the distinctive flavor characteristic of this region. It has a tangy aroma with hints cinnamon and Nutmeg. It also has a medium body and a smooth 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 any other country in the world, and is skilled in the production of a wide range of delicious, sought-after and delicious coffees that are usually distinctive. Colombian coffees are renowned for their rich, mellow and full-bodied taste and their pleasant acidic taste, which is always perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness that never tastes cloying or overwhelming. Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations between 1,200 - 2200 meters above sea level. This is where the best quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee grows its best. Generally, the highest quality Colombian coffees are called Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 or 18).
Farmers and workers also receive an Fairtrade Premium that is an additional amount of money added on top of the price of sale. This allows them to invest in business or community projects that they choose. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into cooperatives and small producer organizations which allows them to gain access to larger markets. This premium is invested directly into the communities where coffee is grown. It is a part of a sustainable development model, and also helps to protect the environment. It also guarantees safe working conditions, controlled hours of work and freedom of association and also zero tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money paid to the farmers helps them protect their families and invest in their futures. It allows them to preserve their cultural traditions, and produce coffee that is both delicious and authentic. Indonesian Indonesia is a major coffee producer in the world, thanks to its climate that is equatorial. Indonesian beans are highly sought-after for blends as well as single origin coffees due to their distinctive flavors. These rich heavy-bodied coffees have a long, spicy finish and a smooth, silky texture which is perfect with 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 cocoa and cedar. The coffee is organic and fair trade certified, and can help create a sustainable future farmers and their communities. The Ketiara co-op also supports the conservation of the surrounding Leuser National Park by using shade grown farming as a way to protect the ecosystem. It's no surprise that in a region known for its volcanic soil, the fertile soil is ideal for coffee cultivation. This abundant natural resource, however, is under threat from foreign coffee producers who have taken over the coffee industry. Many local farmers have been forced to leave their farms because they are not able to compete against these large corporations' prices. In the absence of direct trade, in the average $0.15 of every $3 cup of coffee is paid to the farmer. Fair trade is crucial since this system needs to be altered. By establishing direct trading relationships, farmers can create 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 adhere to the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture, known as "Sabuk Abian." These farms are located in the Kintamani region between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones that provide the fields with fresh volcanic dust that helps keep the soil fertile. This fair trade and organic coffee is rich and creamy and bodied, with a lingering spicy finish. This dark roast can be enjoyed as is or as part of a rich blend. |
