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Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg

Fair trade coffee eliminates middlemen, allowing 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 a volatile one and farmers struggle to earn 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 is a full flavored coffee that has pleasant sweetness and a soft acidity. It has hints orange and cocoa, and a cinnamon-like finish. This fair trade certified coffee has been made from a sustainable and environmentally conscious producer.

Coffee production in Peru is mostly dominated by small farms of less than a couple of hectares less, and farmers typically join together in cooperatives to share the cost of equipment and access to markets for their products. Additionally, there is many farmers who have opted to grow organically in order to improve the quality of their crops and reduce the use of pesticides on their land.

Cenfrocafe is a farm located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru, near the border of Ecuador. The coop is comprised of 2400 members who grow their coffee on small plots between 1300 to 2000 meters, and 4300 to 6500 feet, at the highest altitudes in the region. Farmers take very careful care to ensure that the harvest is picked at the right time to maximize the value of the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee is completely cleaned and sun dried, which helps to produce an intense, distinctive taste. The high altitude in this region produces a full-bodied, medium-bodied coffee with mild acidity from citric.

The women of Peru who grow this coffee are part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in coffee-growing communities. The coffee is grown, processed and traded exclusively by women, providing them with the opportunity to use the additional money generated by the sale of their product to enhance the family's and their own well-being. In addition, a portion of every dollar spent on this coffee goes to the women who made the coffee. This enables them to expand their business, provide education and healthcare to 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 country that produces plenty of top-quality coffee. The sluggish air and high altitudes of Peru make it the perfect place to grow Lavazza Barista Gran Crema Coffee Beans 1kg. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee, accounting for 2% of the world's production. It is also among the top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.

Originating originally from Ethiopia, the coffee plant was introduced to Peru by the Spanish after the 16th century. Peru has been a major participant in the world's coffee trade ever since. It is one of the five biggest producers of Arabica.

Small farming families have formed cooperatives across the country. This has allowed them to gain access to fair trade prices and to market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged by using eco-friendly methods to minimize the environmental impact of their coffee production.

Volcafe's cluster program has helped to improve the supply chains for roasters, while providing detailed tracability from field to FOB contract. This allows roasters to see the full picture of their purchases and make informed choices on a daily basis. This approach has been key to the success of Volcafe’s work with Peruvian farmers.

In the past, coffee was favored as a replacement for coca plants by many farmers. The government is always looking for ways to replace illicit crops with coffee, which will increase profits for the coffee industry. While the change is positive, it can be an issue for the local population, too.

Therefore it is essential to provide farmers with enough financial support to maintain their livelihoods and ensure that their families' health and well-being are not affected. Additionally it is crucial to encourage the development of new products that increase productivity and increase the quality of coffee.

Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a specialty coffee that is grown in Cajamarca which is a northern region. This single-origin medium-Freshly Roasted 1kg Coffee Beans - Shop Now coffee is a classic illustration of the region's distinctive flavour profile. It has a tangy aroma, with hints of cinnamon and the spice of nutmeg. It also has a medium body with smooth, silky texture.

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 other country in the world. It also has the ability to produce a variety of exquisite, sought-after and distinctive coffees. Colombian coffees have a mellow, yet full-bodied flavor and pleasant acidic flavor. They are also famous for their sweetness and acidic taste.

Colombian coffee is traditionally grown between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above sea level. Here, the top Colombian coffee beans are harvested and grown. In general, the top quality Colombian coffees are referred to as Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 and 18).

After harvest, the cherries are carefully picked by hand, making sure only healthy and fully ripe beans are able to make it through the remainder of the process. The ripe fruit, which is separated from the beans at this point, is then washed in the sun and dried. The washed coffee beans are then graded and sorted by quality control teams according to size as well as colour and density. This ensures that only consistent, high-quality coffee reaches the shelves of supermarkets across the world.

Farmers and workers also get an 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 organize themselves into cooperatives and small producer organizations, enabling them to access larger markets.

This premium is invested in the communities that grow coffee. It helps to create a more sustainable development model and helps to protect the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, working hours are regulated and there is freedom of association. There is also no tolerance for child labour or slavery. The money that is paid to farmers enables them to safeguard their families and invest in their futures. It also allows them to preserve their cultural traditions, and produce coffee that is both delicious and authentic.

Indonesian

With its equatorial climate as well as soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the biggest coffee producers in the world. Indonesian beans are highly 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 in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is famous for its earthy and powerful body with flavorful undertones of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is fair trade and organic certified, and can help create a sustainable future for farmers and their communities. The Ketiara co-op also supports the preservation of the surrounding Leuser National Park by using shade grown farming to help protect the ecosystem.

It's not surprising that in a region renowned for its volcanic soil, the fertile soil is ideal for the cultivation of coffee. However, this natural resource is threatened by the influx of foreign coffee growers that have come to dominate the coffee industry. Many local farmers have been forced to leave their farms because they are not able to compete with the prices of these giant corporations.

In the absence of direct trade, on average $0.15 of every $3 cup of coffee is paid to the farmer. Fair trade is essential because this system must be altered. Through the establishment of direct trade relations, farmers can achieve income security that will eliminate drastic changes in market demand from season to season.

Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade beans are hand-picked by farmers who follow the traditional principles of 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 supply the fields with fresh volcanic dust which keeps the soil fertile. The organic and Fair Trade coffee is rich, creamy and spicy with a long lasting finish. This dark roast is delicious by itself or as part of a rich mix.