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Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg Fair trade coffee cuts out the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to directly work with farmers. This ensures high-quality coffee beans and a long-term income for farmers. The market for coffee is a volatile one and farmers struggle to make enough money. Fair trade gives 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 orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon-finish. The fair trade coffee is sourced by a producer who is environmentally conscious and sustainable. In Peru, coffee is produced mostly by small farms that have a few hectares of land or less. Farmers usually form cooperatives to share equipment costs and gain access to markets. A growing number of farmers have chosen to grow organically in order to improve the quality and reduce the use of pesticides. The farm that this coffee comes from, 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 farmers who are members of the coop who cultivate their coffee on small plots of land between 1300 to 2000 meters, 4300-6500 feet, at the highest elevations in the region. Farmers take great care to ensure that the harvest is picked at the right time to ensure that they get the best out of the beans. Our Peru organic coffee is cleaned and sun dried, which helps to produce a rich, distinctive flavor. The high altitude of the farms in this area produces a complex coffee with moderate body, mild acidity and a smooth finish. Women in Peru grow 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, which allows them to utilize the additional money they earn from the sale of the product to improve their family's and their own health and well-being. Additionally, a percentage of the money spent on this coffee is donated back to the women who made the coffee. This allows them to expand their business, offer education and healthcare for their children and support their families. This is an amazing coffee that was cultivated using methods handed down from generation to generation. Peru Arabica Peru is a nation that has lots of premium coffee. The air is thin and the high altitudes of Peru make it a perfect place to grow coffee. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee, accounting for 2% of the world's production. It is also one of the world's leading producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee. Originating from Ethiopia The crop was introduced to Peru by the Spanish in the 16th century. Since the time Peru has become a major player on the international coffee market. It is now one of the top five producers of Arabica. The country is home to small farming families that have largely formed cooperatives. They are now able to access fair trade prices and also sell their coffee directly. Small farms are also aided by the use of ecological methods to lessen the environmental impact of their coffee production. Volcafe's cluster programme helped to stabilize supply chains of roasters, and also provides a complete traceability from field to FOB contracts. This enables roasters to view the complete picture of their purchases and make informed decisions on a daily basis. This approach is a key element in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru. In the past, many farmers were encouraged to cultivate coffee to replace coca crops. The government continues to seek ways to replace these illicit crop with coffee that will yield higher profits for the coffee industry. This is a positive step, however it can be an obstacle for the local population. It is therefore important to provide enough financial support to farmers to ensure their livelihoods and to ensure that the well-being and wellbeing of their families aren't at risk. Additionally, it is essential to encourage the development of innovative products that can boost 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 single-origin, medium roasted coffee is a prime example of the region's unique flavor profile. It has an aroma of citrus, with hints reminiscent of nutmeg and cinnamon, along with a smooth medium body. Colombian The emerald lands of Colombia is a country of breathtaking rainforests, gigantic mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more washed arabica beans than any other in the world and is adept in producing a wide variety of delicious, sought-after coffees that are often highly distinctive. Colombian coffees are famous for their mellow yet rich and full-bodied flavor and refreshingly acidic flavor that is always balanced with an underlying 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 cultivated and harvested. 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 coffee cherries must be carefully selected by hand to ensure that only healthy and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. The fruit that is ripe, separated from the beans at this stage and then washed in the sun and dried. The washed coffee beans are then sorted and graded by quality control teams in accordance with size, colour, and density. This assures that only consistent, high-quality coffee reaches supermarket shelves worldwide. Farmers and workers also receive the Fairtrade Premium, which is an extra amount on top of the sale price. This permits them to invest in business or community projects of their choice. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to form small producer organizations and cooperatives which allows them to gain access to larger markets. The money is put into the communities that cultivate coffee. It contributes to a more sustainable development model, and also helps to protect the environment. It also ensures safe working conditions, regulated hours of work and freedom of association as well as no tolerance for slavery and child labor. The money earned by farmers allows them protect their families and to invest in their future. It allows them to preserve their traditional ways of life, and produce coffee that is both delicious and true. Indonesian With its equatorial climate and the soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the biggest coffee producers in the world. The varying conditions for growing and traditional wet hulling processing methods produce distinctive flavours that make Indonesian beans highly sought-after for blends and single origins alike. These robust, heavy-bodied coffees have long spicy finish and a smooth texture that complements darker roasts. Ketiara, a women-led co-op in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is well-known for its earthy body, and flavors of cedar and cocoa. 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 safeguard the ecosystem. In a region renowned for its volcanic soil, it should come as no surprise that the fertile ground is ideal for coffee cultivation. This rich natural resource however, is being threatened by foreign coffee producers who have taken over the coffee industry. Many local farmers have been forced to abandon their farms because they are not able to compete against the prices of these big corporations. The absence of direct trade opportunities means that for each $3 cup of coffee there is only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. Fair trade is important because this system must be changed. Through specialty coffee beans , farmers can establish income security, which will prevent the drastic fluctuations in demand from season to season. Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade beans are carefully sourced by farmers who adhere to the principles of traditional Hindu farming, commonly referred to as “Sabuk Abian.” These farms are located in the Kintamani region between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones which provide the fields with fresh volcanic dust that keeps the soil fertile. This organic and Fair Trade coffee is rich, creamy and spicy with a long-lasting finish. This dark roast can be enjoyed as is or as part of a rich blend.