Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg
Fair trade coffee removes the middlemen, allowing buyers of green coffee to work directly with coffee farmers. This assures that the beans are of high-quality and that farmers receive a sustainable income.
The global market for coffee is volatile and farmers struggle to make enough money. coffee beans 1kg arabica offers farmers stability through the Fairtrade minimum price, and an additional incentive for organically-grown coffee.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic coffee has a sweet taste with a pleasant acidity. It has hints of cocoa and orange, with a cinnamon finish. This fair trade certified coffee has been sourced from a responsible and environmentally conscious producer.
In Peru, coffee is produced predominantly by small farms with a few hectares of land or less. Farmers generally join cooperatives to share costs for equipment and gain access to markets. A increasing number of farmers have chosen to grow organically in order to increase the quality of their coffee and to reduce the use of pesticides.
Cenfrocafe is a farm located in the provinces Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru close to the border with Ecuador. The coop consists of 2400 farmers who plant coffee on small plots of land ranging from 1300 to 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 ft) at the highest elevations in the region. The farmers take great care to ensure that the harvest is picked at the right moment to maximize the value of the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is cleaned and sun dried which results in a rich, distinctive flavor. The high altitude of farms in this region produce a complex coffee that has moderate body, mild citric acidity and a smooth finish.
Women in Peru grow this coffee as part of a broader movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role of women in rural coffee communities. Women are the only ones who grow, process and trade the coffee, allowing them to use the extra money they earn from the sale of the product to improve their own and their families' health and well-being. A portion of each dollar spent on coffee is also given to the women who grew it. This enables them to expand their businesses, offer health and education for their children, and provide for their families. This is an amazing coffee that was cultivated using techniques passed through generations.
Peru Arabica
Peru has a wealth 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 in the world with an average of 2%. 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. Since then Peru has become an important player in the global coffee market. It is now one of the top five producers of Arabica.
Small farming families have formed cooperatives in the country. They can now access fair trade prices, and can sell their beans directly. Small farms are also aided to use eco-friendly methods to lessen the environmental impact on their coffee production.
Volcafe's cluster program has helped to stabilize supply chains for roasters, while providing detailed tracability from FOB contracts to field. This lets roasters see the complete picture of their purchases and make informed decisions every day. This strategy has been a key factor in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.
In the past, coffee was promoted as a replacement for coca by many farmers. The government is always seeking ways to replace illicit crops with coffee, which will boost profits for the coffee industry. The move is positive but it could also pose an obstacle for the local population.
As a result, it is important to provide farmers with the financial assistance to ensure their livelihoods and ensure their families' health and well-being are not compromised. It is also crucial to encourage the creation of new products that can boost productivity and improve the quality of the 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 example of the region's unique flavour profile. It is scented with citrus, with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, and a silky medium body.
Colombian
The emerald nation of Colombia is home to stunning forests, huge mountains and sublime coffee. coffee beans uk 1kg produces more washed arabica beans than any other country in the world and is adept in producing a wide variety of truly delicious, sought-after coffees that are usually unique. Colombian coffees are known for their smooth, yet rich and full-bodied flavor and refreshingly acidic flavor that is always perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness that isn't overpowering or overpowering.
Colombian coffee is traditionally grown between 1,200 and 2,000 metres above the sea level. Here, the best Colombian coffee beans are cultivated and harvested. In general, the top quality Colombian coffees are known as Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After harvesting, the cherries must be carefully picked by hand to ensure only fresh and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. At this point the ripe fruit is separated from the beans, which are then washed and dried in the sun. The beans that have been washed are classified and sorted by quality control teams, based on their size and density, as well as colour. ensuring only high-quality consistent coffee gets onto supermarket shelves across the world.
Farmers and workers get the Fairtrade premium, which is a portion of the money added to the sale price. They can then invest it in their own businesses or community projects. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers form small cooperatives and producer groups to gain access to larger markets.
The money is directly poured into the communities in which coffee is grown. It helps create sustainable development models, and helps protect the environment. It also provides safe working conditions, regulated work hours and freedom of association, and also zero tolerance for slavery and child labor. The money that is paid to farmers allows them secure their families and invest in their future. It also allows them to preserve their traditional ways of life and produce coffee that is delicious and true to its origins.
Indonesian
With its equatorial climate and the soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the world's biggest coffee producers. Indonesian beans are sought after for blends and single origin coffees due to their distinctive flavours. These heavy-bodied, rich coffees have a lengthy, spicy finish and a silky texture. They complement darker roasts.
Ketiara is a women-led cooperative located in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is well-known for its earthy body and the flavors of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade and helps ensure a sustainable future for the farmers and their communities. The Ketiara co-op also helps in the preservation of the surrounding Leuser National Park by using shade-grown farming as a way to protect the ecosystem.
In a region known for its volcanic soil, it should come as no surprise that the soil is ideal for the cultivation of coffee. This rich natural resource however, is under threat from foreign coffee producers who have taken over the business. Many local farmers are forced to leave their land because they are not able to compete with these large corporations' prices.
The absence of direct trade opportunities means that for every $3 cup of coffee there is only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. Fair trade is important because the system has to be changed. Through direct trade relations, farmers can achieve income security, which will prevent massive fluctuations in demand from season to season.
Our natural organic Sulawesi fair trade beans are handpicked from farmers that follow the tenets of traditional Hindu agriculture referred to as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are located in the Kintamani highland region in between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes, which supply the fields with fresh volcanic ash that keeps the soil fertile. This Fair Trade and organic coffee is creamy, full-bodied and spicy with a long finish. This is a dark roast that is delicious on its own or as a part of a rich blend.