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Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg Fair trade coffee eliminates middlemen, allowing consumers of green coffee to work directly with coffee farmers. This ensures that the coffee beans are of high-quality and that farmers earn an income that is sustainable. The market for coffee is a volatile one and farmers struggle to make enough money. Fair trade offers stability for farmers through the Fairtrade Minimum Price, as well as an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee. Peru Organic This Peru Organic coffee has a pleasant sweetness and a smooth acidity. It has hints orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon finish. This fair trade coffee was sourced by a producer who is environmentally conscious and sustainable. The production of coffee in Peru is dominated by small farms that cover a couple of hectares or less, and farmers typically join together in cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and access to markets for their products. A growing number of farmers have chosen organic farming to improve the quality and reduce the use of pesticides. Cenfrocafe is a farm in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru close to the border with Ecuador. The coop consists of 2400 farmers who grow coffee on small plots ranging from 1300 to 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 ft) at the highest elevations of the region. Farmers take very careful care to ensure that the harvest is picked at the right time, to ensure that they maximize the value of the beans. Our Peru organic coffee is washed and sun dried, which helps to produce a deep, unique taste. The high altitude of this region results in a complex medium-bodied coffee that has 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. Women are the only ones to cultivate, process and sell the coffee, allowing them to make use of the money they earn from the sale of the product to improve their family's health and well-being. Additionally, a percentage of every dollar spent on this coffee is given back to the women who grew it the coffee. This allows them to expand their business, offer education and healthcare for their children and help support their families. This is an exceptional coffee that has been cultivated using techniques passed through generations. Peru Arabica Peru is home to a bounty of premium coffee. The air is thin and the high altitudes of Peru make it the perfect location to cultivate coffee. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee in the world, with an average of 2%. It is also one of the world's leading producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee. The Spanish introduced the Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Peru has been a major participant in the world's coffee trade since. It is now one of the top five producers of Arabica. The country is home to small farming families that have mostly formed cooperatives. They are now able to access fair trade prices and can sell their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to employ eco-friendly methods to reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production. Volcafe's cluster programme helped to stabilize supply chains of roasters, while providing detailed tracability from field to FOB contract. This gives roasters the opportunity to make informed decisions and see their entire purchase history. This approach is a major factor in the success of Volcafe's partnership with farmers in Peru. In the past, numerous farmers have been encouraged to grow coffee as a replacement for coca plants. The government continues to seek ways to replace these illegal crop with coffee that will generate higher profits for the coffee industry. While this is a positive move but it could be an issue for the local population, too. It is therefore essential to provide adequate financial support to farmers to maintain their livelihoods, and to ensure that the health and welfare of their families aren't compromised. It is also essential to encourage the development of innovative products that increase productivity and improve the quality of coffee. Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a premium coffee that is grown in Cajamarca the northern region of. This single-origin medium-roasted coffee is a perfect representation of the region's unique flavor profile. It has a citrus scent with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It also has a medium body and smooth, silky texture. Colombian The emerald land of Colombia is a country of breathtaking rainforests, gigantic mountains and exquisite coffee. The country produces more arabica beans washed than any other in the world, and is skilled in brewing a variety of truly delicious, sought-after coffees that are often highly distinctive. Colombian coffees have a smooth yet full-bodied taste and pleasantly acidic taste. They are also renowned for their sweetness and pleasantly acidic taste. Colombian coffee is typically grown between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above the sea level. Here, 1kg coffee beans are grown and harvested. Generally, the highest quality Colombian coffees are referred to as Supremo. This refers to the bean size (screen sizes 17 or 18). After harvesting, the cherries must be carefully picked by hand to ensure that only healthy and fully ripe coffee beans are allowed to continue the process. At this point, the ripe fruit is separated from the beans, and then dried and washed in the sun. The coffee beans that have been washed are then graded and sorted by quality control teams based on size as well as colour and density. This ensures that only uniform quality coffees are able to reach the shelves of all supermarkets worldwide. Farmers and workers are paid an Fairtrade premium. This is a portion of the money added to the sale price. This allows them to invest in community or business projects that they choose. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to form small producer organizations and cooperatives, enabling them to access larger markets. The premium is reinvested in the communities that grow coffee. It contributes to a more sustainable development model, and also helps to protect the environment. It also ensures safe working conditions, controlled hours of work and freedom of association and also zero tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money earned by farmers allows them safeguard their families and invest in their future. It helps them keep their traditions of their past and produce coffee which is both delicious and authentic. Indonesian Indonesia is a major coffee producer worldwide, due to its climate that is equatorial. Indonesian beans are sought-after for blends and single origin coffees due to their distinct flavours. These robust, rich coffees have a lengthy, spicy finish with a smooth texture. They work well with darker roasts. Ketiara is a women-led cooperative in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is well-known for its earthy body, and flavors of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is certified organic and fair trade, and is a sustainable option for the farmers and their communities. The Ketiara Co-op is committed to the protection of Leuser National Park surrounding it by using shade-grown farming to protect the ecosystem. In a region that's famous for its volcanic soil it's no surprise that the fertile ground is ideal for coffee cultivation. However, this rich natural resource is under threat due to the increasing number of foreign coffee farmers who have taken over the industry. Many local farmers are not able to compete with the costs of these big corporations and have been pushed off their land. A lack of direct trade opportunities means that for each $3 cup of coffee, only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. Fair trade is essential since this system needs to be changed. Through direct trade relations farmers can increase their income security and prevent massive fluctuations in market demand from one season to the next. Our organic, natural Sulawesi fair trade beans are carefully selected from farmers who adhere to the principles of the traditional Hindu farming system known as “Sabuk Abian.” The farms are situated in the Kintamani highland region in between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes. They supply the fields with fresh volcanic ash that keeps the soil fertile. This organic and Fair Trade coffee is creamy, full-bodied and spicy with a long finish. This is a dark roast that is delicious on its own or as a component of a rich blend.