Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee cuts out the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to work directly with farmers. This ensures top-quality coffee beans and a long-term income for farmers.
Farmers struggle to earn enough money in the volatile international coffee market. Fair trade can provide stability to farmers by offering the Fairtrade Minimum Price, as well as an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavored coffee that has an appealing sweetness and soft acidity. It has hints of orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon-finish. This fair trade certified coffee has been sourced from a sustainable and eco conscious producer.
In Peru coffee is produced predominantly by small farms with a few hectares of land or less. Farmers generally form cooperatives to share equipment costs and gain access to markets. Additionally, there is a growing number of farmers who have opted to grow organically in order to improve the quality of their crops and to avoid the use of pesticides on their farms.
The farm from which this coffee comes, 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 members who grow their coffee on small plots of land between 1300 and 2000 meters, between 4300 and 6500 feet at the highest elevations in the region. The farmers are meticulous in ensuring that their harvest is picked at the right moment, in order to get the most value from the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is cleaned and sun dried, which helps to produce an intense, distinctive taste. The high altitude of the farms in this area produces a complex coffee that has a medium body, mild citric 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 the coffee-growing communities of the rural areas. The coffee is grown and processed by women, giving them the chance to use the extra funds derived from the sale of their product to further the family's and their own wellbeing. A portion of every dollar spent on coffee is also donated to the women who grew it. This helps them expand their businesses, offer education and healthcare to their children, and provide for their families. This is truly an amazing coffee that has been grown since the year 1700 by using methods that have been handed down by the word of mouth over generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru has a wealth of high-quality coffee. The thin air and high altitudes of Peru make it the ideal place to grow coffee. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee in the world, with a share of 2%. 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 since then Peru has been a major player on the international coffee market. It is among the five largest producers of Arabica.
Small farming families have formed cooperatives across the country. This has allowed them to gain access to fair trade prices and to market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to employ sustainable methods that reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe's cluster program has helped to stabilize the supply chain for roasters, while providing detailed traceability from field to FOB contract. This enables roasters to view the complete picture of their purchases and make informed decisions on a daily basis. This method has been crucial to the success of Volcafe’s work with Peruvian farmers.
In the past, a lot of farmers have been urged to plant coffee as a substitute for coca crops. The government is constantly seeking ways to replace illegal crops with coffee, which can increase profits for the coffee industry. This is a positive step, however it can be an obstacle for the local population.
It is therefore important to provide adequate financial support to farmers to maintain their livelihoods, and to ensure that the health and welfare of their families aren't affected. It is also essential to encourage the development of innovative products that can boost productivity and improve the quality of the coffee.
Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a specialty coffee that is grown in Cajamarca the northern region of. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a perfect example of the region's unique flavour profile. It has a scent of citrus with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, along with a smooth medium body.
Colombian
The emerald nation of Colombia is home to stunning rainforests, massive 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 mellow but full-bodied flavor as well as pleasantly acidic taste. They are also known 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 top quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee ripens to its best. In general, the top quality Colombian coffees are referred to 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 that only fully ripe and healthy beans make it through the remainder of the process. The ripe fruit, which is separated from the beans at this stage, is then washed in the sun and dried. The beans that have been washed are separated and sorted by quality control teams based on their size and density, as well as colour. ensuring that only high-quality consistent coffee gets onto supermarket shelves across the world.
Farmers and workers also receive an Fairtrade Premium, which is an extra sum of money on top of the price of sale. They can then invest in their own business or community projects. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers form small cooperatives and producer groups in order to gain access to larger markets.
www.coffeee.uk is invested in the communities that grow coffee. It helps create a sustainable development model, and protects the environment. It also guarantees safe working conditions, regulated hours of work and freedom of association, and also no tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money given to farmers allows them to protect their families and invest in their futures. It also allows them to keep their traditions alive and produce coffee that is both delicious and true to its roots.
Indonesian
Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers in the world, thanks to its equatorial climate. The varying conditions for growing and traditional wet hulling processing methods create distinctive flavour notes that make Indonesian beans highly sought-after for single origin coffees and blends alike. These rich heavy-bodied, heavy-bodied coffees come with a long, spicy finishes and a silky texture that is perfect for darker roasts.
The women led Ketiara co-op located 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 supports a sustainable future for the farmers and their community. The Ketiara co-op also supports the conservation of the surrounding Leuser National Park by using shade-grown agriculture as a way 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 the cultivation of coffee. This rich natural resource however, is being threatened by foreign coffee farmers who have taken over the coffee industry. Many local farmers have been forced to abandon their farms because they are not able to compete with the prices of these big corporations.
A lack of direct trade opportunities means that for each $3 cup of coffee there is only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. This system needs to be altered and that's why fair trade is so important. By establishing direct trading relations, farmers can achieve 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 follow the traditional principles of 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 that provide the fields with fresh volcanic dust that keeps the soil fertile. This Fair Trade and organic coffee is smooth, full-bodied and spicy with a long lasting finish. This dark roast is delicious by itself or as part of a rich mix.