Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to directly interact with farmers. This guarantees high-quality coffee beans as well as a sustainable income for farmers.
Farmers struggle to earn enough money on the volatile world coffee market. Fair trade can provide stability to farmers through the Fairtrade Minimum Price, as well as an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavoured coffee that has pleasant sweetness and soft acidity. It is a bit orange-y and cocoa, and a cinnamon-like finish. This fair trade certified coffee has been procured from a sustainable and environmentally conscious producer.
In Peru coffee is produced predominantly by small farms with just a few hectares or less. Farmers typically form cooperatives to share equipment costs and gain access to markets. In addition, there are many farmers who choose to grow organically in order to enhance the quality of their crops and to reduce the use of pesticides on their property.
1 kg of coffee beans 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 coop member farmers who grow their coffee on small plots between 1300 to 2000 meters, 4300 to 6500 feet, at the highest elevations of the region. Farmers take extra care to ensure the harvest is picked at the right time, to ensure that they get the most value from the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is washed and dried in the sun which gives it an intense, distinctive taste. The high altitude of the farms in this region produce an intense coffee with moderate body, mild citric acidity and an elegant finish.
1kg coffee beans of Peru who cultivate this coffee are part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in the coffee communities. The coffee is grown and processed, as well as traded by women, providing them with the opportunity to use the extra funds derived from the sale of their product to enhance the family's and their own health and well-being. Additionally, a percentage of the money spent on this coffee goes back to the women who made the product. This helps them expand their business, provide healthcare and education to their children, and provide for their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee that has been cultivated since the year 1700 using methods that have been handed through word of mouth for generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a country that produces a lot of high-quality coffee. The thin air and the high altitudes create a perfect location for growing the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee in the world, with an average of 2%. It is also among the world's top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.
Originally originated in Ethiopia, the coffee plant was introduced to Peru by the Spanish after the 16th century. Peru has been a major participant in the international coffee industry since. It is one of the five largest producers of Arabica.
The country is home to small farm families who have joined together to form cooperatives. They can now get fair trade prices, and can sell their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to use 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 allows roasters to see the full 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, coffee was encouraged as a substitute for coca by many farmers. The government is still looking for ways to replace these illicit crop with coffee that will generate higher profits for the coffee industry. The move is positive however it can be a challenge for the local population.
In the end it is crucial to provide farmers with the financial aid to sustain their livelihoods, and to ensure that their family's health and wellbeing are not affected. It is also important to encourage the creation of new products that can boost productivity and improve the quality of the coffee.
Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a special coffee grown in Cajamarca which is a northern region. This single-origin, medium roasted coffee is a classic illustration of the region's distinctive flavour profile. It has a refreshing citrus aroma, with hints of cinnamon and Nutmeg. It also has a medium body with smooth texture.
Colombian
The emerald-colored land of Colombia is a place of breathtaking rainforests, gigantic mountains and sublime coffee. The country produces more washed arabica beans than any other country in the world, and is skilled in producing a wide variety of exquisite, sought-after coffees that are often highly distinctive. Colombian coffees are renowned for their smooth, yet rich and full-bodied taste and their pleasant acidic taste, which is always perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness that never tastes cloying or overpowering.
Colombian coffee is grown traditionally between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above the sea level. Here, the top Colombian coffee beans are cultivated and harvested. The finest quality Colombian beans are generally referred to as Supremo. This refers to the size of the beans (screen sizes 17 and 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 rest of the process. The ripe fruit, which is 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 based on their size and density, as well as colour. making sure that only the highest-quality consistent coffee gets through to supermarket shelves around the globe.
Farmers and workers also get an Fairtrade Premium, which is an extra amount on top of the purchase price. This allows them to invest in business or community projects that they choose. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers form small cooperatives and producer groups to gain access to larger markets.
This premium is invested in the communities that grow coffee. It contributes to an environmentally sustainable development model and helps protect the environment. It also guarantees secure working conditions, legally-regulated work hours and freedom of association, and also no tolerance for slavery and child labor. The money paid by the farmers helps them protect their families and to invest in their future. It also allows them to keep their traditions alive and produce coffee that is delicious and true to its roots.
Indonesian
With its equatorial climate and the soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the biggest coffee producers in the world. Indonesian beans are sought-after for blends and single origin coffees because of their distinctive flavours. These rich heavy-bodied, heavy-bodied coffees come with a long spicy finish and a smooth texture which is perfect with darker roasts.
The women-led Ketiara co-op located 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 helps ensure a sustainable future for the farmers and their community. The Ketiara Co-op supports the conservation of Leuser National Park surrounding it through shade-grown farming to protect the ecosystem.
It's no surprise that in a region renowned for its volcanic soil the fertile soil is ideal for growing coffee. However, this abundant natural resource is threatened by the growing number of coffee growers from abroad that have dominated the industry. Many local farmers have been forced to abandon their land because they are not able to compete with these large corporations' prices.
The absence 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 changed, and that's why fair trade is important. By establishing direct trade relationships, farmers can create income security and avoid massive fluctuations in market demand from one season to the next.
Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade beans are hand-picked 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 between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones which provide the fields with fresh volcanic dust that keeps the soil fertile. This Fair Trade and organic coffee is creamy, full-bodied and spicy with a long lasting finish. This is a dark roast that is delicious on its own or as part of an incredibly rich blend.