Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to directly work with farmers. This ensures top-quality coffee beans and a long-term income for farmers.
Farmers struggle to earn enough money in the volatile world coffee market. Fair trade offers farmers stability through the Fairtrade minimum price plus an additional incentive to grow organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavored coffee that has pleasant sweetness and soft acidity. It is a bit cocoa and orange with an underlying cinnamon flavor. This fair trade certified coffee is made from a sustainable and eco conscious producer.
The production of coffee in Peru is heavily influenced by small farms that cover less than a couple of hectares less, and farmers typically band together into cooperatives to share the cost of equipment and access to markets for their produce. In addition, there are a growing number of farmers who have opted to grow organically to enhance the quality of their crops as well as avoid the use of pesticides on their farms.
Cenfrocafe is a farm located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru, near the border of Ecuador. The coop is made up of 2400 coop member farmers who grow their coffee on small plots ranging from 1300 to 2000 meters, and 4300 to 6500 feet, at the highest elevations in the region. The farmers take great care to ensure that the harvest is picked when it is needed, in order to maximize the value of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee has been thoroughly cleaned, and then dried in the sun to create a unique deep and rich taste. The high altitude in this region results in a full-bodied medium-bodied coffee that has mild acidity from citric.
The women of Peru who grow this coffee are part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in coffee-growing communities. 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 own and their families' health and well-being. A portion of every dollar spent on coffee is also donated to the women who grow it. This allows them to expand their business, provide healthcare and education to their children, and provide for their families. This is an exceptional coffee that was cultivated by using methods passed through generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru has a wealth of premium coffee. The sluggish air and high altitudes of Peru make it a perfect place to grow coffee. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee accounting for 2% of world production. It is also one of the world's leading producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.
The Spanish introduced Ethiopian coffee to Peru after the 16th Century. Peru has been a major participant in the international coffee trade ever since. It is among the five biggest producers of Arabica.
The country is home to small farm families that have mostly banded together into cooperatives. This has enabled them to access fair trade prices and sell their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged by using eco-friendly methods to minimize 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 field to FOB contract. kimbo coffee beans 1kg allows roasters to see the full picture of their purchases and make informed decisions on a daily basis. This strategy has been essential to the success of Volcafe’s collaboration with Peruvian farmers.
In the past, coffee was promoted as a replacement for coca plants by many farmers. 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, it can be an issue for the local population too.
It is therefore crucial to provide adequate financial aid to farmers to maintain their livelihoods, and to ensure that the well-being and wellbeing of their families are not at risk. It is also essential to encourage the development innovative products that increase productivity and improve the quality of coffee.
Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a specialty coffee that is grown in Cajamarca, a northern region. This medium-roasted, single-origin coffee is a classic example for the unique flavour characteristic of this region. It has a scent of citrus, with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon and a silky medium body.
Colombian
The emerald land of Colombia is a land with stunning rainforests, massive mountains and exquisite coffee. The country produces more arabica beans washed than any other country in the world and is proficient in producing a wide variety of delicious, sought-after coffees that are often distinctive. Colombian coffees have a smooth but full-bodied flavor as well as pleasantly acidic taste. They are also famous for their sweetness and pleasantly acidic taste.
Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been produced at elevations ranging from 1,200 and 2200 meters above sea level. This is where the best quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee is at its best. The best quality Colombian beans are typically referred to as Supremo. This refers to the bean size (screen sizes 17 or 18).
After harvest, the coffee cherries are carefully selected by hand, ensuring only healthy and fully ripe beans are able to make it through the remainder of the process. The ripe fruit, separated from the beans at this point, is then washed in the sun and dried. The washed coffee beans are then graded and sorted by quality control teams based on size, colour, and density. This ensures that only consistent, high-quality coffee reaches supermarket shelves worldwide.
Farmers and workers are paid an Fairtrade premium. This is a lump sum added to the sale price. They can then invest in their own community or business projects. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers form small cooperatives and producer groups in order to gain access to larger markets.
This money is reinvested directly into the communities in which coffee is grown. It aids in creating a sustainable development model, and also protects the environment. It also provides secure working conditions, legally-regulated hours of work and freedom of association, and also zero tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money earned by farmers helps them to secure their families and invest in their future. It also allows them to keep their traditions alive and create coffee that is delicious and true to its origins.
Indonesian
Indonesia is a major coffee producer around the world, due to its climate that is equatorial. Indonesian beans are highly sought after for blends and single origin coffees due to their distinct flavours. These heavy-bodied, rich coffees have a long, spicy finish with a smooth texture. They complement darker roasts.
The women led Ketiara co-op in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is known for its strong earthy body, with a flavorful undertone of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade and supports a sustainable future for the farmers and their communities. The Ketiara Co-op supports the conservation of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown farming to preserve the ecosystem.
It's not surprising that in a region famous for its volcanic soil, the fertile soil is ideal for coffee cultivation. This abundant natural resource, however, is under threat from foreign coffee farmers who have taken over the business. Many local farmers have been forced to leave their land because they are unable to compete with these large corporations' prices.
In the absence of direct trade, on average $0.15 of each $3 cup of coffee goes to the farmer. Fair trade is essential because the system has to be altered. Through direct trade relationships, farmers can create income security that can eliminate massive 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 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 keeps the soil fertile. This organic and Fair Trade coffee is smooth, full-bodied and spicy with a long-lasting finish. This is a dark roast that can be enjoyed on its own or as a component of an incredibly rich blend.