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Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing buyers of green coffee to work directly with farmers. This ensures that the coffee beans are of the highest quality and that farmers earn an income that is sustainable. Farmers struggle to earn enough money in the volatile world coffee market. Fair trade gives farmers stability 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 an appealing sweetness and a soft acidity. It is a bit orange-y and cocoa, and a cinnamon-like finish. This fair trade certified coffee is sourced from a sustainable and environmentally conscious producer. The production of coffee in Peru is mostly dominated by small farms that cover less than a couple of hectares less, and farmers usually form cooperatives to share the cost of equipment and access to markets for their produce. Additionally, there is many farmers who have opted to grow organically in order to enhance the quality of their crops and to avoid the use of pesticides on their land. Cenfrocafe is a farm in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru close to the border of Ecuador. The coop consists of 2400 farmers who cultivate coffee on small plots ranging between 1300 and 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 ft) at the highest elevations of the region. Farmers take very careful care to ensure that the harvest is picked just at the right time to ensure that they maximize the value of the beans. Our Peru organic coffee has been fully washed, then sun dried to give a distinctive deep and rich taste. The high altitude of this area produces a rich, medium-bodied coffee with moderate citric acidity. Women in Peru cultivate this coffee as part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role that women play in rural coffee communities. Women are the only ones to cultivate, process and market the coffee, allowing them to utilize the additional funds they receive from the sale of the product to improve their own and their families' health and well-being. Additionally, a percentage of the money spent on this coffee is donated to the women who produced the product. This allows them to expand their businesses, offer 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 by using methods that have been passed through the word of mouth over generations. Peru Arabica Peru has a wealth of high-quality coffee. The thin air and high altitudes of Peru make it the ideal place to grow coffee. The country is the ninth-largest producer of coffee in the world with an average of 2%. It is also among the top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee. The Spanish introduced Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Since then Peru has become a major player in the global coffee market. It is one of the five largest producers of Arabica. Small farming families have formed cooperatives in the country. They can now get fair trade prices, and can sell their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to adopt eco-friendly methods to reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production. Volcafe's cluster program has helped to stabilize supply chains for roasters while providing detailed tracability from field to FOB contract. This lets roasters see the complete picture of their purchases and make informed decisions on a daily basis. This strategy has been essential to the success of Volcafe's work with Peruvian farmers. In the past, coffee was promoted as a substitute for coca by many farmers. The government continues to look for ways to replace these illicit crops with coffee that can yield higher profits for the coffee industry. While this is a positive move, it can be an obstacle for the local population, too. It is therefore crucial to provide sufficient financial aid to farmers to ensure their livelihoods and to ensure that their well-being and wellbeing of their families are not affected. It is also essential to encourage the creation of new products that increase productivity and improve 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 classic illustration of the unique flavor characteristic of this region. It has a citrus aroma, with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It also has a medium body with smooth, silky texture. Colombian The emerald-colored land of Colombia is a land of breathtaking rainforests, gigantic mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more washed arabica beans than any other country in the world and is proficient in brewing a variety of delicious, sought-after and delicious coffees that are often distinctive. Colombian coffees are famous for their mellow yet rich and full-bodied taste, as well as their refreshingly acidic flavor that is always perfectly balanced with the slightest hint of sweetness that never tastes cloying or overpowering. Colombian coffee is typically grown between 1,200 and 2,000 metres above the sea level. Here, the top Colombian coffee beans are harvested and grown. The best quality Colombian beans are usually called Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 and 18). After harvesting, the cherries need to be carefully selected by hand to ensure that 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 cleaned and dried in the sun. The washed coffee beans are then sorted and graded by quality control teams in accordance with size, colour, and density. This ensures that only uniform, high-quality coffee reaches the shelves of all supermarkets worldwide. Farmers and workers also get a Fairtrade Premium which is an additional amount of money added on top of the sale price. They can then invest it in their own community or business projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into cooperatives and small producers, enabling them to access larger markets. This premium is invested in the communities that grow coffee. It is a part of a sustainable development model and also helps to protect the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, hours of work are controlled and there is freedom of association. There is also no tolerance for child labour or slavery. The money paid to the farmers allows them to protect their families and invest in their futures. It helps them preserve their traditional ways of life, and also produce coffee that is delicious and authentic. Indonesian Indonesia is a major producer of coffee in the world, thanks to its climate that is equatorial. The diverse growing conditions and traditional wet hulling techniques create distinct flavour notes that make Indonesian beans extremely desirable for blends and single origin coffees alike. These robust, rich coffees have a long, spicy finish with a smooth texture. They complement darker roasts. The women led Ketiara co-op located in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is famous for its earthy and powerful body, with a flavorful undertone of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade and is a sustainable option for the farmers and their community. The Ketiara Co-op is committed to the protection of Leuser National Park surrounding it through shade-grown farming to protect the ecosystem. In a region known for its volcanic soil, it should come as no surprise that the soil is ideal for coffee cultivation. This abundant natural resource, however, is under threat from foreign coffee producers who have taken over the industry. Many local farmers aren't able to compete with the costs of these giant corporations and have been forced to leave their farms. In the absence of direct trade, on average, $0.15 of each $3 cup of coffee is paid to the farmer. Fair trade is essential because this system must be altered. Through direct trade relationships, farmers can establish income security, which will prevent massive fluctuations in demand from season to season. Our organic, natural Sulawesi fair trade beans are sourced from farmers who follow the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture known as “Sabuk Abian.” 1kg arabica coffee beans are situated in the Kintamani highland region between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes. They supply the fields with fresh volcanic ash that keeps the soil fertile. This fair trade and organic coffee is smooth and full body with a spicy finish. This is a dark roast that is delicious by itself or as part of an incredibly rich blend.