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Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg

Fair trade coffee removes the middlemen, which allows buyers of green coffee to directly work with coffee farmers. This guarantees high-quality coffee beans and a sustainable income for farmers.

The world market for coffee is volatile 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 orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon finish. This fair trade certified coffee is made from a responsible and environmentally conscious producer.

The production of coffee in Peru is heavily influenced by small farms of just a few hectares or less, and farmers usually band together into cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and gain access to markets for their product. Additionally, there is increasing numbers of farmers who have decided to grow organically to enhance the quality of their crops as well as avoid the use of pesticides on their farms.

Cenfrocafe is a farm located in the provinces Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru close to the border with Ecuador. The coop is comprised of 2400 members who cultivate their coffee on small plots between 1300 and 2000 meters, 4300-6500 feet, at the highest elevations of the region. Farmers take very careful care to ensure that the harvest is picked at the right time so as to get the most value from the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee has been fully cleaned and dried in the sun to give it a unique, deep taste. The high altitude of farms in this region produces an intense coffee with a medium body, mild acidity and an elegant finish.

Women in Peru grow this coffee as part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role of women in rural coffee communities. The coffee is harvested, processed and traded exclusively by women, giving them the opportunity to use the additional funds generated from the sale of their product to enhance their own and their families' well-being. A portion of each dollar spent on coffee is also donated to the women who grew it. This allows them to expand their business, offer education and healthcare to their children, and provide for their families. This is truly a remarkable coffee that has been cultivated since the year 1700 by using methods that have been handed through word of mouth for many generations.

Peru Arabica

Peru is home to a bounty of high-quality coffee. Its thin air and soaring 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 a leading producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.

Originally from Ethiopia, the coffee plant was introduced to Peru by the Spanish after the 16th century. The country has been a major participant in the international coffee trade ever since. It is one of the five largest producers of Arabica.

Small farming families have formed cooperatives throughout the country. They can now access fair trade prices and also sell their coffee directly. Small farms are also encouraged to employ ecological methods that help reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.


Volcafe's cluster programme helped to improve the supply chains for roasters while providing detailed tracability from FOB contracts to field. This gives roasters the opportunity to make informed decisions and see their entire purchase history. This approach has been key to the success of Volcafe’s collaboration with Peruvian farmers.

In the past, coffee was favored as a replacement for coca plants by many farmers. The government is constantly seeking ways to replace illegal crops with coffee, which will increase profits for the coffee industry. The move is positive however it can be an issue for the local population.

It is therefore essential to provide sufficient financial aid to farmers to ensure their livelihoods and to ensure that the well-being and wellbeing of their families are not affected. It is also crucial to encourage the development innovative products that can boost productivity and enhance the quality of coffee.

The fair trade Peru HB MCM grade 1 is a premium 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. best coffee beans is scented with citrus, with hints reminiscent of nutmeg and cinnamon along with a smooth medium body.

Colombian

The emerald nation of Colombia is home to stunning forests, huge mountains, and a superb coffee. The country produces more washed arabica beans than any other country in the world, and is skilled in brewing a variety of truly delicious, sought-after coffees that are often unique. Colombian coffees are famous for their mellow yet rich and full-bodied taste, as well as their refreshingly acidic flavor that is always balanced with an underlying sweetness that never tastes cloying or overwhelming.

Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations between 1,200 - 2,000 meters above sea level. This is where the top quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee is at its best. Generally, the highest quality Colombian coffees are referred to as Supremo. This refers to the size of the coffee (screen sizes 17 and 18).

After harvest, the coffee cherries are carefully selected by hand, making sure that only fully ripe and healthy beans make it through the rest of the process. The ripe fruit, which is separated from the beans at this point 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 color, density, and size. This ensures that only uniform high-quality, high-quality coffee is able to make it onto supermarket shelves worldwide.

Farmers and workers receive an Fairtrade premium. This is a sum of money added to the purchase price. They can then invest it in their own business or community projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into cooperatives and small producers, enabling them to access larger markets.

The money is put into the communities that cultivate coffee. It aids in creating a sustainable development model, and helps protect the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, working hours are regulated, and there is freedom of association. There is also zero tolerance for child labour or slavery. The money given to farmers enables them to safeguard their families and invest in their futures. It also helps them maintain their cultural traditions and create coffee that is delicious and true to its roots.

Indonesian

With its equatorial climate as well as soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the biggest coffee producers in the world. The varying conditions for growing and traditional wet hulling processing techniques create distinct flavour notes that make Indonesian beans highly desirable for blends and single origin coffees alike. These robust heavy-bodied coffees have a long, spicy finishes and a smooth, 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 flavorful undertones of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is organic and fair trade certified, and helps to 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 farming as a way to protect the ecosystem.

It's no surprise that in a region renowned for its volcanic soil the fertile soil is ideal for coffee cultivation. This natural resource is abundant, however, is threatened by foreign coffee producers who have taken over the coffee industry. Many local farmers are not able to compete with the prices of these big corporations and have been pushed off their land.

In the absence of direct trade, on average, $0.15 of each $3 cup of coffee is paid to the farmer. Fair trade is important since this system needs to be altered. Through direct trade relations, farmers can achieve income security, which will prevent the drastic fluctuations in demand from season to season.

Our natural organic Sulawesi fair trade beans are sourced from farmers who adhere to the tenets of traditional Hindu agriculture referred to as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are situated in the Kintamani highland region, which lies between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes, which provide the fields with fresh volcanic ash, which keeps the soil fertile. This organic and Fair Trade coffee is rich, creamy and spicy with a long finish. This is a dark roast that is delicious by itself or as a component of a rich blend.