Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg coffee beans

Fair trade coffee eliminates middlemen, allowing consumers of green coffee to work directly with coffee farmers. This guarantees that the coffee beans are of high quality and that farmers receive a sustainable income.

Farmers struggle to earn enough money from the volatile world coffee market. Fair trade offers farmers stability through the Fairtrade minimum price, and an additional incentive to grow organically grown coffee.

Peru Organic

This Peru Organic coffee has a sweet taste with a pleasant acidity. It is a bit orange-y and cocoa, with a cinnamon finish. This fair trade certified 1kg coffee beans price uk is procured from a sustainable and eco conscious producer.

In Peru coffee is grown predominantly by small farms with only a few hectares or less. Farmers generally form cooperatives to share equipment costs and gain access to markets. A increasing number of farmers have chosen to grow organically to increase the quality of their coffee and to avoid 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 comprised of 2400 farmers who grow coffee on small plots ranging from 1300 to 2000 m (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 get the most value from the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee beans 1kg coffee is completely washed and sun dried which results in a rich, distinctive flavor. The high altitude of this region results in a complex medium-bodied coffee that has 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 the coffee-growing communities of the rural areas. Women are the only ones who grow, process and trade the coffee, which allows them to use the extra funds they receive from the sale of the product to improve their family's wellbeing. Additionally, a percentage of the money spent on this coffee is donated to the women who produced the coffee. This allows them to expand their business, offer education and healthcare for their children and help support their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee that has been grown since 1700 using methods that have been handed down by word of mouth for many generations.

Peru Arabica

Peru has a wealth of premium coffee. The sluggish air and high altitudes of Peru make it a perfect location to cultivate coffee. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee, accounting for 2% of world production. It is also among the world's top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.

The Spanish introduced Ethiopian coffee to Peru after the 16th Century. The country has been a major player in the international coffee trade ever since. It is among the five biggest producers of Arabica.

The country is home to small farming families that have mostly joined together to form cooperatives. This has enabled them to benefit from fair trade prices and to market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to adopt ecological methods that help reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.

Volcafe's cluster program has helped to stabilize the supply chain for roasters, while providing a detailed traceability from the field to FOB contract. This gives roasters the ability to make informed choices and view their entire purchase history. This approach is a key element in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.

In the past, numerous farmers were encouraged to cultivate coffee as a substitute for coca crops. The government is always searching for ways to replace illicit crops with coffee, which will boost profits for the coffee industry. While the move is positive, it can be an issue for the local population too.

It is therefore important to provide adequate financial assistance to farmers in order to maintain their livelihoods, and to ensure that the well-being and wellbeing of their families aren't compromised. In addition, it is essential to encourage the development of innovative products that can boost productivity and increase 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 perfect example of the region's unique flavour profile. It has a scent of citrus with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, and a silky medium body.

Colombian

The emerald-colored land of Colombia is a country of breathtaking rainforests, gigantic mountains and exquisite coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than any other country in the world. It is also able to provide a wide variety of exquisite, sought-after and distinctive coffees. Colombian coffees are famous for their rich, mellow and full-bodied flavor and pleasant acidic taste, which is always perfectly balanced and has the slightest hint of sweetness that is never overpowering or overwhelming.

Colombian coffee is typically grown between 1,200 and 2,000 metres above the sea level. Here, the best Colombian coffee beans 1kg beans are cultivated and harvested. Generally, the highest quality Colombian coffees are known as Supremo. This refers to the size of the beans (screen sizes 17 and 18).

After harvest, the cherries are carefully picked by hand, making sure only ripe and healthy beans make it through the remainder of the process. At this stage the ripe fruit is separated from the beans, which are then cleaned and dried in the sun. The washed beans are then sorted and graded by quality control teams, in accordance with their size, colour and density, ensuring that only high-quality, consistent coffee makes it into the shelves of supermarkets around the world.

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

The money is directly poured into the communities in which coffee is grown. It is a part of a sustainable development model and 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 labor and slavery. The money that is paid to farmers allows them safeguard their families and invest in their future. It also allows them to maintain their cultural traditions and create coffee that is delicious and true to its roots.

Indonesian

Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers around the world, due to its climate that is equatorial. Indonesian beans are sought after for blends and single origin coffees because of their distinctive flavours. These robust, heavy-bodied coffees have long spicy finish and a silky texture that is perfect for darker roasts.

The women led Ketiara co-op of 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 supports a sustainable future for the farmers and their community. The Ketiara co-op also helps in the conservation of the area around Leuser National Park by using shade grown farming to help protect the ecosystem.

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

In the absence of direct trade, on average $0.15 of every $3 cup of coffee goes to the farmer. This system must be changed, and that's why fair trade is important. Through direct trade relations farmers can increase their income security and avoid radical changes in market demand from one season to the next.

Our organic and natural Sulawesi fair trade beans are sourced from farmers that follow the tenets of traditional Hindu agriculture known as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are situated in the Kintamani highland region between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes, which provide the fields with fresh volcanic ash, which keeps the soil fertile. This fair trade and organic coffee is creamy and full and bodied, with a lingering spicy finish. This is a dark roast that is delicious on its own or as a component of an incredibly rich blend.