Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg

Fair trade coffee beans 1kg eliminates the middlemen, allowing consumers of green coffee to work directly with coffee 1kg farmers. This ensures high-quality coffee beans as well as a sustainable income for farmers.

The market for coffee is a volatile one and farmers struggle to make enough money. Fair trade provides stability for farmers through the Fairtrade Minimum Price and an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee.

Peru Organic

This Peru Organic coffee has a pleasing sweetness with a soft acidity. It has hints orange and cocoa, and a cinnamon-like finish. This fair trade certified coffee is sourced from a sustainable and eco conscious producer.

The production of buy 1kg coffee beans in Peru is dominated by small farms of just a few hectares or less. Farmers typically form cooperatives to share the cost of equipment and access to markets for their product. A increasing number of farmers have chosen to grow organically in order to enhance the quality of their produce and avoid the use of pesticides.

The farm 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 made up of 2400 coop member farmers who grow their coffee on small plots ranging from 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 just at the right time to ensure that they get the best out of the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee is completely washed and dried in the sun, which helps to produce an intense, distinctive taste. The high altitude of this area produces a full-bodied, medium-bodied coffee 1kg with moderate citric acidity.

The women of Peru who grow this coffee are part of a movement called Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in coffee-growing communities. Women are the only ones to cultivate, process and sell the coffee, which allows them to use the extra money they earn from the sale of the product to improve their own and their families’ wellbeing. A portion of every dollar spent on coffee is also given to the women who grew it. This helps them expand their business, provide health and education for their children, and support their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee that has been cultivated using methods handed through generations.

Peru Arabica

Peru is a country that produces plenty of top-quality coffee. Its thin air and high altitudes make it an ideal environment for producing the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee accounting for 2% of global production. It is also a major producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.

The Spanish introduced the Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Peru has been a major player in the international coffee trade since. It is now among the top five producers of Arabica.

Small farming families have formed cooperatives in the country. They are now able to access fair trade prices, and sell their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to use ecological methods that help reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.

Volcafe’s cluster program has helped stabilize the supply chain for roasters, while allowing for a complete traceability from field to FOB contract. This lets roasters see the full picture of their purchases and make informed choices every day. This strategy is a major factor in the success of Volcafe’s work with farmers in Peru.

In the past, coffee was encouraged as a substitute for coca by many farmers. The government continues to seek ways to replace these illicit crops with coffee that will generate higher profits for the coffee industry. While the move is positive but it could be a challenge to the local population, too.

Therefore it is essential to provide farmers with sufficient financial aid to sustain their livelihoods and ensure their families’ health and well-being are not affected. It is also crucial to encourage the development innovative products that 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 medium-roasted, single-origin coffee is a classic example for the unique flavour characteristic of this region. It has a citrus aroma with hints cinnamon and nutmeg. It also has a medium body and smooth texture.

Colombian

The emerald nation of Colombia is home to stunning rainforests, massive mountains, and exquisite coffee. The country produces more washed arabica beans than any other country in the world and is proficient in brewing a variety of exquisite, sought-after coffees that are usually unique. Colombian coffees have a mellow, yet full-bodied flavor and pleasant acidic flavor. They are also known for their sweetness and pleasantly acidic taste.

Colombian coffee is grown traditionally between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above the sea level. This is where the top quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee is at its most optimal. The best quality Colombian beans are generally referred to as Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 or 18).

After harvesting, the cherries need to be carefully selected by hand to ensure only fresh and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. At this stage the ripe fruit is separated from the beans, which are cleaned and dried in the sun. The coffee beans that have been washed are then sorted and graded by quality control teams according to size as well as colour and density. This ensures that only consistent quality coffees are able to reach supermarket shelves worldwide.

Farmers and workers get the Fairtrade premium, which is a lump sum added to the sale price. They can then invest in their own businesses or community projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into cooperatives and small producer organizations that allow them access to larger markets.

The premium is reinvested in the communities that cultivate coffee. It contributes to a more sustainable development model, and also helps to protect the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, working hours are controlled, and there is freedom of association. There is also no tolerance for child labour and slavery. The money paid by the farmers allows them protect their families and to invest in their future. It also helps them keep their traditions alive and create coffee that is delicious and true to its origins.

Indonesian

With its equatorial climate and the soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the biggest coffee producers in the world. Indonesian beans are highly sought-after for blends as well as single origin coffees because of their distinctive flavors. These robust, heavy-bodied coffees have long, spicy finish and a smooth texture that complements darker roasts.

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

In a region known for its volcanic soil it’s no surprise that the fertile ground is ideal for the cultivation of coffee. This natural resource is abundant, however, is threatened by foreign coffee growers who have taken over the industry. Many local farmers have been forced to leave their farms due to being not able to compete with the prices of these giant corporations.

The absence 1kg of coffee beans direct trade opportunities means that for every $3 cup of coffee the coffee is worth only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. This system needs to be changed and this is why fair trade is crucial. By establishing direct trade relationships farmers can generate income security and prevent radical changes in market demand from one season to the next.

Our organic, natural Sulawesi fair trade beans are carefully selected from farmers who adhere to the principles of traditional Hindu farming system known as “Sabuk Abian.” The farms are located in the Kintamani highland region, which lies between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes, which provide the fields with fresh volcanic ash, which keeps the soil fertile. This organic and fair trade coffee is smooth and full body with a spicy finish. This dark roast can be enjoyed as is or as part of a rich mixture.