20 Things You Need To Know About Fair Trade Coffee Beans 1kg

Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg

Fair trade coffee cuts out the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to directly interact with farmers. This guarantees high-quality coffee beans and a sustainable income for farmers.

Farmers struggle to earn enough money in the volatile global coffee market. Fair trade provides stability for farmers by offering the Fairtrade Minimum Price and an additional price incentive for organically grown beans.

Peru Organic

This Peru Organic is a full flavoured coffee that has a pleasing sweetness and a soft acidity. It has hints orange and cocoa, with a cinnamon finish. This fair trade coffee was sourced by a producer who is sustainable and environmentally conscious.

In Peru coffee is grown predominantly by small farms with only a few hectares or less. Farmers generally create cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and gain access to markets. A growing number of farmers have decided to grow organically to increase the quality of their coffee and to avoid the use of pesticides.

The farm from which this coffee is sourced, Cenfrocafe, is located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio in north western Peru near the border with Ecuador. The coop is composed of 2400 farmers who plant coffee on small plots of land ranging from 1300 to 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 ft) at the highest elevations of the region. Farmers take extra care to ensure the harvest is picked just at the right time, to maximize the value of the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee has been fully cleaned and dried in the sun to create a unique deep, rich flavor. The high altitude of the farms in this area produces an intense coffee with moderate body, mild acidity, and a refined finish.

Women in Peru grow this coffee as part of a broader movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role that women play in rural coffee communities. The coffee is harvested and processed, as well as traded by women, which gives them the opportunity to utilize the extra funds derived from the sale of their product to further their own and their family's health and well-being. A portion of every dollar spent on coffee is also donated to the women who cultivate it. This allows them to expand their business, provide education and healthcare to their children, and provide for their families. This is an exceptional coffee that has been cultivated using techniques passed through generations.

Peru Arabica

Peru is a country with a lot of high-quality coffee. The thin air and the high altitudes create a perfect environment for producing the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee, accounting for 2% of the world's production. It is also among the world's leading producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.

The Spanish introduced the Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Since the time Peru has become an important player in the global coffee market. It is among the five largest producers of Arabica.

Small farming families have formed cooperatives across the country. This has enabled them to access fair trade prices and market their beans directly.  1kg roasted coffee beans  are also aided by using eco-friendly methods to reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.

Volcafe's cluster program has helped stabilize the supply chain for roasters while allowing for a complete traceability from field to FOB contract. This allows roasters the ability to make informed choices and see their entire purchase history. This method is a major factor in the success of Volcafe's partnership with farmers in Peru.

In the past, coffee was encouraged as a replacement for coca plants by a lot of farmers. The government is always seeking ways to replace illegal crops with coffee, which can increase 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 important to provide adequate financial support to farmers to ensure their livelihoods and to ensure that their health and welfare of their families is not at risk. Additionally it is crucial to encourage the development of innovative products that boost productivity and enhance the quality of coffee.

Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a special coffee that is grown in Cajamarca, a northern region. This medium-roasted, single-origin coffee is a prime example of the distinctive flavor characteristic of this region. It has an aroma of citrus, with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, as well as a silky medium body.

Colombian

The emerald nation of Colombia is home to stunning rainforests, massive mountains, and exquisite coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than other country in the world. It is also able to produce a variety of delicious, sought-after and unique coffees. Colombian coffees are known for their smooth, yet rich and full-bodied taste, as well as their pleasantly acidic flavor, which is always perfectly balanced and has an underlying sweetness that isn't overpowering or overwhelming.

Colombian coffee is traditionally grown between 1,200 and 2,000 metres above sea level. Here, the finest Colombian coffee beans are cultivated and harvested. The highest quality Colombian beans are generally referred to as Supremo. This refers to the size of the bean (screen sizes 17 or 18).

After harvesting, the cherries must be carefully selected by hand to ensure that only fresh and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. The fruit that is ripe, separated from the beans at this stage and then washed in the sun and dried. The washed beans are classified and sorted by quality control teams, in accordance with their dimensions and density, as well as colour. ensuring that only high-quality consistent coffee gets onto supermarket shelves across the world.

Farmers and workers also receive a Fairtrade Premium which is an additional amount in addition to the sale price. They can then invest in their own community or business projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to form cooperatives and small producer organizations which allows them to gain access to larger markets.

This money is reinvested directly into the communities where coffee is grown. It contributes to a more sustainable development model and helps to protect the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, hours of work are regulated, and there is freedom of association. There is also zero tolerance for child labour and slavery. The money given to farmers allows them to protect their families and invest in their futures. They also have the opportunity to preserve their traditional ways of life and create coffee that is delicious and true to its origins.

Indonesian

With its equatorial climate and soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers in the world. Indonesian beans are sought-after for blends as well as single origin coffees because of their distinctive flavors. These heavy-bodied, rich coffees have a long, spicy finish with a smooth texture. They are a great match for darker roasts.

The women led Ketiara co-op of the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is renowned for its powerful earthy body with delicious undertones of cocoa and cedar. The coffee is fair trade and organic certified, and can help create a sustainable future 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.

It's not surprising that in a region known for its volcanic soil the fertile ground is perfect for coffee cultivation. This abundant natural resource, however, is being threatened by foreign coffee growers who have taken over the coffee industry. Many local farmers are forced to leave their farms due to being unable to compete with the prices of these giant corporations.

A lack of direct trade opportunities means that for each $3 cup of coffee, only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. This system needs to be changed, and that's why fair trade is vital. By establishing direct trading relations, farmers can create income security and avoid massive fluctuations in market demand from one season to the next.

Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade beans are carefully sourced by farmers who follow the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture, known as "Sabuk Abian." These farms are located in the Kintamani region, which lies between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones, which supply the fields with fresh volcanic dust which keeps the soil fertile. This Fair Trade and organic coffee is rich, creamy and spicy with a long-lasting finish. This dark roast is delicious in its own right or as part of a rich mixture.