Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee
1kg of coffee beansFair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to directly work with farmers. This ensures top-quality coffee beans as well as a sustainable income for farmers.
Farmers struggle to earn enough money from the volatile international coffee market. Fair trade gives farmers stability through the Fairtrade minimum price plus an additional incentive for organically-grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavor coffee with pleasant sweetness and soft acidity. It has hints of orange 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 a few hectares of land or less. Farmers usually create cooperatives to share the costs for equipment and gain access to markets. Additionally, there is a growing number of farmers who have opted to grow organically to improve the quality of their crops and avoid the use of pesticides on their land.
The farm from which this coffee comes, Cenfrocafe, is located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio in north western Peru near the border with Ecuador. The coop is composed of 2400 farmers who grow coffee on small plots that range from 1300 to 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 feet) at the highest elevations of the region. Farmers take great care to ensure that the harvest is picked at the right time so as to get the most value from the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is fully washed, then sun dried to create a unique deep, rich taste. The high altitude of the farms in this region produces a complex coffee that has a medium body, mild acidity and a smooth finish.
The women of Peru who grow this coffee are part of a group called Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in rural
1kg coffee beans price communities. Women are the only ones who cultivate, process and market the coffee, which allows them to utilize the additional funds they receive from the sale of the product to improve their family's and their own wellbeing. In addition, a part of the money spent on this coffee is given back to the women who grew it the product. This allows them to expand their business, offer education and healthcare for their children and support their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee that has been grown using techniques passed through generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru is a country that produces lots of premium coffee. The thin air and the high altitudes provide the perfect environment for producing the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee accounting for 2% of global production. It is also a leading producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.
Originating originally from Ethiopia, the coffee plant was introduced to Peru by the Spanish in the 16th century. Since since then Peru has been a major player in the global coffee market. It is one of the five biggest producers of
arabica coffee beans 1kg.
The country is home to small farm families that have largely joined together to form cooperatives. They are now able to access fair trade prices, and also sell their coffee directly. Small farms are also encouraged to use sustainable methods that reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe’s cluster program helped to improve the supply chains for roasters, while allowing for a detailed traceability from FOB contracts to field. This allows roasters to see the complete picture of their purchases and make informed decisions on a daily basis. This strategy has been a key factor in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.
In the past, many farmers were encouraged to cultivate coffee as a substitute for coca plants. The government continues to look for ways to replace these illicit crop with coffee that will bring in more profits for the coffee industry. While the move is positive however, it could pose an issue for the local population too.
It is therefore crucial to provide adequate financial aid to farmers to ensure their livelihoods and to ensure that their health and welfare of their families is not at risk. Additionally, it is essential to encourage the development of innovative products that can boost productivity and increase the quality of coffee.
Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a premium coffee grown in Cajamarca, a northern region. This medium-roasted, single-origin coffee is a perfect illustration of the unique flavor characteristic of this region. It has a tangy scent with hints of cinnamon and the spice of nutmeg. It also has a medium body with smooth, silky texture.
Colombian
The emerald nation of Colombia is home to stunning rainforests, massive mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more washed
arabica coffee beans 1kg beans than any other in the world, and is skilled in producing a wide variety of exquisite, sought-after coffees that are often distinctive. Colombian coffees have a smooth but full-bodied flavor as well as pleasant acidic flavor. They are also famous for their sweetness and pleasantly acidic taste.
Traditionally, Colombian
Best coffee beans 1kg has been grown at elevations of between 1,200 and 2200 meters above sea level. Here, the finest Colombian coffee beans are grown and harvested. In general, the top quality Colombian coffees are called Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 or 18).
After harvesting, the coffee cherries need to be carefully selected by hand to ensure that only healthy and fully ripe
Beans 1Kg are allowed to continue the process. At this point the ripe cherries are separated from the beans, which are cleaned and dried in the sun. The washed coffee beans are then sorted and graded by quality control teams according to size as well as colour and density. This assures that only consistent, high-quality coffee reaches the shelves of supermarkets across the world.
Farmers and workers also get an Fairtrade Premium, which is an extra amount of money added on top of the purchase price. This allows them to invest in business or community projects of their choice. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to form cooperatives and small producers that allow them access to larger markets.
This premium is invested directly into the communities in which coffee is grown. It contributes to a more sustainable development model, and also helps to protect 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 labour or slavery. The money given to farmers allows them to protect their families and invest in their futures. It helps them preserve their cultural traditions, and also produce coffee that is both delicious and true.
Indonesian
With its equatorial climate as well as soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the world's biggest coffee producers. The diverse growing conditions and traditional wet hulling techniques create distinct flavour notes that make Indonesian beans highly desirable for single origin coffees and blends alike. These rich, heavy-bodied coffees have a lengthy, spicy finish with a smooth texture. They work well with darker roasts.
Ketiara, a women-led co-op in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is known for its earthy body, and flavors of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is organic and fair trade certified, and helps ensure a sustainable future for farmers and their communities. The Ketiara co-op also helps in the conservation of the surrounding Leuser National Park by using shade grown farming to help protect the ecosystem.
In a region known for its volcanic soil it's no surprise that the fertile soil is ideal for coffee cultivation. However, this natural resource is being threatened by the influx of foreign coffee growers that have come to dominate the industry.