Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg

Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing buyers of green coffee to work directly with farmers. This assures that the beans are of the highest quality and that farmers receive an income that is sustainable.

Farmers struggle to earn enough money on the volatile global coffee market. Fair trade provides stability to farmers through the Fairtrade minimum price, and an additional incentive for organically grown coffee.

Peru Organic

This Peru Organic is a full flavoured coffee that has a pleasing sweetness and a 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 environmentally conscious producer.

In Peru, coffee is produced primarily by small farms with just a few hectares or less. Farmers generally join cooperatives to share equipment costs and gain access to markets. In addition, there are many farmers who have opted to grow organically in order to enhance the quality of their crops and reduce the use of pesticides on their farms.

The farm from which this coffee beans uk 1kg is sourced, Cenfrocafe, is located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio in north western Peru near the border with Ecuador. The coop is comprised of 2400 coop member farmers who grow their coffee on small plots of land between 1300 and 2000 meters, between 4300 and 6500 feet at the highest altitudes in the region. Farmers take great care to ensure that the harvest is picked at the right time, to ensure that they maximize the value of the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee is washed and dried in the sun which results in a deep, unique taste. The high altitude of the farms in this region produce a complex coffee that has a medium body, mild citric acidity, and a refined finish.

Women in Peru cultivate this coffee as part of a broader movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role women play in rural coffee communities. Women are the only ones who cultivate, process and market the coffee, allowing them to utilize the additional funds they receive from the sale of the product to improve their family's wellbeing. A portion of every dollar spent on coffee is also given to the women who grew it. This allows them to expand their business, offer education and healthcare to their children and help support their families. This is truly an amazing coffee, which has been grown since 1700 by using methods that have been passed through word of mouth for many generations.

Peru Arabica

Peru has a wealth of premium coffee. The thin air and high altitudes of Peru make it the ideal location to cultivate coffee. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee, accounting for 2% of the world's production. It is also among the world's top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.

The Spanish introduced Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Since since then Peru has become an important player in the world market for coffee. It is now among the top five producers of Arabica.

The country is home to small farm families who have banded together into cooperatives. This has allowed them to gain access to fair trade prices and sell their beans directly. Small farms are also aided by using eco-friendly methods to reduce the environmental impact on their coffee production.

Volcafe's cluster programme helped to stabilize supply chains for roasters while allowing for a detailed traceability from FOB contracts to field. This gives roasters the opportunity to make informed decisions and see their entire purchase history. This approach is a major factor in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.

In the past, coffee was promoted as a substitute for coca plants by many farmers. The government continues to seek ways to replace these illicit crop with coffee that will bring in more profits for the coffee industry. The move is positive but can also be an obstacle for the local population.

As a result it is essential to provide farmers with sufficient financial assistance to ensure their livelihoods, and to ensure that their family's health and wellbeing are not at risk. It is also important 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 is a speciality coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This single-origin, medium roasted coffee is a perfect representation of the region's unique flavour profile. It has a tangy aroma, with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It also has a medium body, with smooth texture.

Colombian

The emerald land of Colombia is a country 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 the production of a wide range of delicious, sought-after coffees that are usually distinctive. Colombian coffees have a smooth, yet full-bodied flavor and pleasant acidic flavor. They are also famous for their sweetness and acidic taste.

Colombian coffee is traditionally grown between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above sea level. This is where the top quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee ripens to its finest. In general, the top quality Colombian coffees are known as Supremo. This refers to the bean size (screen sizes 17 or 18).

After harvesting, the cherries must be carefully selected by hand to ensure only healthy and fully ripe coffee beans are allowed to continue the process. The fruit that is ripe, separated from the beans at this stage and then washed in the sun and dried. The washed beans are sorted and graded by quality control teams according to their dimensions, colour and density, ensuring only high-quality consistent coffee gets into the shelves of supermarkets around the world.

Farmers and workers also get an Fairtrade Premium that is an additional amount of money added on top of the sale price. This allows them to invest in community or business projects of their choice. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to form cooperatives and small producers which allows them to gain access to larger markets.

This premium is invested directly into the communities in which coffee is grown. It contributes to sustainable development models, and also protects the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, work hours are regulated and there is freedom of association. It also has zero tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money paid by the farmers allows them protect their families and to invest in their future. It allows them to preserve their cultural traditions, and produce coffee that is delicious and authentic.

Indonesian

With its equatorial climate and soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers in the world. Its varying growing conditions and traditional wet hulling methods produce distinctive flavours that make Indonesian beans highly sought-after for single origin coffees and blends alike. These heavy-bodied, rich coffees have a lengthy, spicy finish and a silky texture. They are a great match for darker roasts.

Ketiara is a co-op run by women located in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is well-known for its earthy body and flavors of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade and helps ensure a sustainable future for the farmers and their community. The Ketiara Co-op is committed to the protection of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown agriculture to protect the ecosystem.

It's no surprise that in a region famous for its volcanic soil, the fertile ground is ideal for growing coffee. However, this abundant natural resource is being threatened by the growing number of coffee growers from abroad that have come to dominate the market. Many local farmers have been forced to leave their land because they are not able to compete with the prices of these big corporations.

A lack of direct trade opportunities means that for every $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 vital. Through direct trade relationships, farmers can establish income security, which will prevent drastic changes in market demand from season to season.

Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade beans are hand-picked by farmers who follow the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture, also known as "Sabuk Abian." These farms are located in the Kintamani region, which lies between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones which provide the fields with fresh volcanic dust that helps keep the soil fertile. This fair trade and organic coffee is creamy and full bodied with a long spicy finish. This is a dark roast that is delicious by itself or as part of a rich blend.