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Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg

Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to directly interact with farmers. This assures that the beans are of the highest quality and that farmers earn a sustainable income.

The market for coffee is a volatile one and farmers struggle to make enough money. Fair trade offers 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 an appealing sweetness and soft acidity. It has hints of orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon-finish. This fair trade coffee was procured by a producer that is sustainable and environmentally conscious.

In Peru, coffee is produced primarily by small farms with just a few hectares or less. Farmers typically create cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and gain access to markets. Additionally, there is many farmers who choose to grow organically in order to increase the quality of their crops as well as avoid the use of pesticides on their land.

Coffeee  is a farm in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru, near the border with Ecuador. The coop is comprised of 2400 coop member farmers who cultivate their coffee on small plots between 1300 and 2000 meters, 4300 to 6500 feet, at the highest elevations of the region. Farmers take extra care to ensure 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 fully washed and dried in the sun which gives it a rich, distinctive flavor. The high altitude of this area produces a rich medium-bodied, medium-bodied coffee with a mild acidity from citric.

Women in Peru grow this coffee as part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role that women play in the coffee-growing communities of the rural areas. The coffee is grown, processed and traded exclusively by women, which gives them the chance to use the extra funds derived from the sale of their product to enhance their own and their family's health and well-being. A portion of each dollar spent on the coffee is also given to the women who grew it. This helps them expand their businesses, provide healthcare and education to their children, as well as support their families. This is truly a remarkable coffee, which has been cultivated since the year 1700 by using methods that have been passed down by the word of mouth over generations.

Peru Arabica

Peru is home to a bounty of high-quality coffee. Its thin air and high altitudes create a perfect setting for the cultivation of the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee, accounting for 2% of world production. It is also among the top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.

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

The country is home to small farming families that have largely joined together to form cooperatives. This has allowed them to access fair trade prices and market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to employ sustainable methods that reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.

Volcafe's cluster program has helped stabilize the supply chain for roasters by providing detailed traceability from field to FOB contract. This gives roasters the opportunity to make informed choices and view their entire purchase history. 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 is still looking for ways to replace these illegal crops with coffee that can bring in more profits for the coffee industry. The move is positive but can also be a challenge for the local population.

It is therefore important to provide sufficient financial assistance to farmers in order to ensure their livelihoods and to ensure that their health and welfare of their families are not compromised. It is also essential to encourage the development of innovative products that increase 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 prime illustration of the unique flavor characteristic of this region. It has a citrus aroma with hints cinnamon and nutmeg. It also has a medium body and a smooth texture.

Colombian

The emerald land of Colombia is a place of stunning rainforests, giant mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more washed arabica beans than any other in the world and is proficient in producing a wide variety of exquisite, sought-after coffees that are often distinctive. Colombian coffees are known for their mellow yet rich and full-bodied flavor and pleasantly acidic flavor, which is always balanced with an underlying sweetness that is never overpowering or overwhelming.

Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations between 1,200 and 2,200 meters above sea level. This is where the top quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee ripens to its best. The highest quality Colombian beans are generally referred to as Supremo. This refers to the size of the beans (screen sizes 17 and 18).

After the harvesting process, the coffee cherries need to be carefully selected by hand to ensure that only healthy and fully ripe coffee beans are allowed to continue the process. At this point the ripe cherries are separated from the beans, and then washed and dried in the sun. The washed coffee beans are then graded and sorted by quality control teams according to size, colour, and density. This assures that only consistent quality coffees are able to reach the shelves of supermarkets across the world.

Farmers and workers also receive the Fairtrade Premium which is an additional amount of money added in addition to the purchase price. They can then invest it in their own community or business projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to form 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, work hours are controlled, and there is freedom of association. It also has zero 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 allows them to preserve their cultural traditions, and produce coffee which is delicious and authentic.

Indonesian

Indonesia is a major producer of coffee in the world, thanks to its climate that is equatorial. The varying conditions for growing and traditional wet hulling methods produce distinctive flavours that make Indonesian beans highly sought-after for blends and single origins alike. These robust, rich coffees have a lengthy, spicy finish and a silky texture. They work well with darker roasts.

The women led Ketiara co-op in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is renowned for its powerful earthy body with flavorful undertones of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is fair trade and organic certified, and can help ensure a sustainable future for farmers and their communities. The Ketiara co-op also contributes to the conservation of the surrounding Leuser National Park by using shade-grown agriculture as a means of protecting the ecosystem.

In a region renowned for its volcanic soil it's no surprise that the soil is perfect for growing coffee. However, this natural resource is being threatened by the growing number of coffee growers from abroad that have dominated the industry. Many local farmers are forced to leave their farms because they are unable to compete with the prices of these big corporations.

In the absence of direct trade, in the average $0.15 of each $3 cup of coffee is paid to the farmer. Fair trade is crucial because the system has to be altered. Through direct trade relations farmers can generate 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 traditional principles of Hindu agriculture, known as "Sabuk Abian." These farms are located in the Kintamani region between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones that provide the fields with fresh volcanic dust which keeps the soil fertile. This organic and Fair Trade coffee is creamy, full-bodied and spicy with a long-lasting finish. This dark roast can be enjoyed as is or as part of a rich mixture.