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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 assures that the beans are of high-quality and that farmers earn a sustainable income.

Farmers struggle to make enough money from the volatile international 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 flavored coffee that has pleasant sweetness and a soft acidity. It has hints of orange and cocoa with the cinnamon note. This fair trade certified coffee has been made from a responsible and environmentally conscious producer.

In Peru coffee is grown mostly by small farms that have a few hectares of land or less. Farmers generally create cooperatives to share the equipment costs and gain access to markets. In addition, there are many farmers who choose to grow organically to increase the quality of their crops and avoid the use of pesticides on their farms.

The farm from which this coffee comes, 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 cultivate coffee on small plots ranging from 1300 to 2000 m (4300 to 6500 ft) at the highest elevations of the region. The farmers are meticulous in ensuring that their harvest is picked at the right moment so that they get the most value from the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee has been fully cleaned and dried in the sun to give a distinctive deep and rich taste. The high altitude of farms in this region produce a complex coffee that has a medium body, mild citric acidity and a smooth finish.

The women of Peru who grow this coffee are part of a group called Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in rural coffee communities. Women are the only ones to cultivate, process and market the coffee, which allows them to utilize the additional funds they receive from the sale of the product to improve their family's health and well-being. A portion of each dollar spent on coffee is also donated to the women who grow it. This allows them to expand their business, offer education and healthcare to their children and support their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee that has been cultivated by using methods passed through generations.

Peru Arabica

Peru is a country with lots of premium coffee. Its thin air and soaring altitudes provide the perfect setting for the cultivation of the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee accounting for 2% of global production. It is also one of the top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.

The Spanish introduced the Ethiopian coffee to Peru after the 16th Century. Since since then, Peru has been an important player in the global coffee market. It is now one of the top five producers of Arabica.

The country is home to small farming families who have formed cooperatives. This has allowed them to benefit from fair trade prices and sell 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 helped to stabilize supply chains of roasters, while providing detailed tracability from field to FOB contract. This allows roasters to see the complete picture of their purchases and make informed choices on a daily basis. This approach is a key element in the success of Volcafe's partnership with farmers in Peru.

In the past, many farmers have been encouraged to grow coffee as a replacement for coca plants. The government is constantly looking for ways to replace illegal crops with coffee, which will boost profits for the coffee industry. This is a positive step, however it can be an issue for the local population.

It is therefore crucial 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 at risk. It is also essential to encourage the development of innovative products that can increase productivity and enhance the quality of coffee.

Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a specialty coffee grown in Cajamarca the northern region of. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a classic example for the unique flavour of the region. It is scented with citrus with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, and a silky medium body.

Colombian

The emerald-colored country of Colombia is home to stunning rainforests, massive mountains and sublime coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than any other country in the world. It also has the ability to produce a variety of delicious, sought-after and unique coffees. 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 an underlying sweetness that never tastes cloying or overwhelming.

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

After harvesting, the coffee cherries must be carefully selected by hand to ensure that only healthy and fully ripe coffee beans are allowed to continue the process. The ripe fruit, which is separated from the beans at this stage and then washed in the sun and dried. The coffee beans that have been washed are then sorted and graded by quality control teams based on size, colour, and density. This ensures that only uniform quality coffees are able to reach the shelves of all supermarkets worldwide.

Farmers and workers also get an Fairtrade Premium which is an additional amount on top of the purchase price. They can then invest it in their own business or community projects. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers form small producer groups and cooperatives to gain access to larger markets.

This premium is invested in the communities that grow coffee. It aids in creating a sustainable development model, and helps protect the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, hours of work are regulated and there is freedom of association. It also has zero tolerance for child labour or slavery. The money paid by the farmers helps them safeguard their families and invest in their future. It also allows them to keep their traditions of their past and also produce coffee that is both delicious and true.

Indonesian

Indonesia is a major producer of coffee worldwide, due to its equatorial climate. The diverse growing conditions and traditional wet hulling methods create distinctive flavour notes that make Indonesian beans highly desirable for blends and single origin coffees alike. These robust heavy-bodied, heavy-bodied coffees come with a long spicy finish and a silky texture that complements darker roasts.

Ketiara is a co-op run by women located in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is known for its earthy body, and flavors of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade, and supports a sustainable future for the farmers and their communities. The Ketiara Co-op helps to preserve the biodiversity of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown agriculture to protect the ecosystem.

In a region renowned for its volcanic soil it's no surprise that the fertile soil is ideal for coffee cultivation. However, this abundant natural resource is under threat due to the influx of foreign coffee growers who have taken over 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  starbucks pike place roast 1kg  of direct trade, on average, $0.15 of each $3 cup of coffee goes to the farmer. This system needs to be changed and this is why fair trade is important. By establishing direct trade relationships farmers can increase their income security and avoid radical changes in market demand from one season to the next.

Our organic, natural Sulawesi fair trade beans are handpicked from farmers that follow the principles of the traditional Hindu agriculture known as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are situated in the Kintamani highland region in between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes, which provide the fields with fresh volcanic ash, which keeps the soil fertile. The organic and Fair Trade coffee is rich, creamy and spicy with a long lasting finish. This dark roast can be enjoyed in its own right or as part of a rich mix.