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Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing buyers of green coffee to directly work with farmers. This guarantees that the coffee beans are of the highest quality and that farmers earn a sustainable income. The global market for coffee is volatile, and farmers struggle to earn enough money. 1kg coffee beans uk provides stability for farmers by offering the Fairtrade Minimum Price and an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee. Peru Organic This Peru Organic is a full flavored coffee that has a pleasing sweetness and a soft acidity. It has hints of cocoa and orange with a cinnamon finish. This fair trade certified coffee has been sourced from a responsible and environmentally conscious producer. The production of coffee in Peru is heavily influenced by small farms that cover less than a couple of hectares less. Farmers typically form cooperatives to share the cost of equipment and access to markets for their product. Additionally, there is increasing numbers of farmers who have decided to grow organically in order to increase the quality of their crops and to reduce the use of pesticides on their land. Cenfrocafe is a farm located in the provinces Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru close to the border of Ecuador. The coop is comprised of 2400 farmers who cultivate coffee on small plots of land ranging between 1300 and 2000 meters (4300 to 6500 ft) at the highest elevations of the region. The farmers take great care in ensuring that their harvest is picked when it is needed to get the most value from the beans. Our Peru organic coffee is fully washed and sun dried which gives it a rich, distinctive flavor. The high altitude in this region produces a rich, medium-bodied coffee with mild acidity from citric. Women in Peru cultivate this coffee as part of a broader movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role women play in the coffee-growing communities of the rural areas. The coffee is harvested, processed and traded exclusively by women, providing them with the opportunity to utilize the additional funds generated from the sale of their product to further their own and their family's health and well-being. In addition, a part of the money spent on this coffee is donated to the women who made the coffee. This allows them to expand their business, offer healthcare and education to their children and support their families. This is truly a remarkable coffee that has been cultivated since the year 1700 using techniques that have been passed down by the word of mouth over generations. Peru Arabica Peru has a wealth of premium coffee. Its thin air and high altitudes provide the perfect location for growing the crop. The country is the ninth-largest producer of coffee in the world, with a share of 2%. It is also one of the world's 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. Since the time Peru has been an important player in the global coffee market. It is one of the five major producers of Arabica. The country is home to small farm families that have mostly formed cooperatives. This has enabled them to access fair trade prices and market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged to adopt sustainable methods that reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production. Volcafe's cluster program has helped to stabilize the supply chain for roasters, while providing a detailed traceability from the field to FOB contract. This enables roasters to view the complete picture of their purchases and make informed choices every day. This approach has been a key factor in the success of Volcafe's partnership with farmers in Peru. In the past, numerous farmers have been urged to plant coffee to replace coca crops. The government is constantly searching for ways to replace illicit crops with coffee, which will increase profits for the coffee industry. This is a good thing, but can also be an obstacle for the local population. In the end it is essential to provide farmers with sufficient financial support to maintain their livelihoods and ensure their families' health and well-being are not at risk. It is also crucial to encourage the creation of new products that increase productivity and improve the quality of coffee. Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a special coffee grown in Cajamarca, a northern region. This single-origin, medium roasted coffee is a prime representation of the region's unique flavor profile. It has a scent of citrus with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, as well as a silky medium body. Colombian The emerald-colored land of Colombia is a country of breathtaking rainforests, gigantic mountains and sublime coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than other country in the world. It also has the ability to produce a wide range of exquisite, sought-after and distinctive coffees. Colombian coffees are famous for their smooth, yet rich and full-bodied flavor and pleasant acidic taste, which is always balanced with a hint of sweetness that is never overpowering or overwhelming. Colombian coffee is traditionally grown between 1,200 and 2,000 metres above sea level. This is where the best quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee grows its most optimal. The finest quality Colombian beans are generally referred to as Supremo. This refers to the bean size (screen sizes 17 or 18). After the harvest, the coffee cherries are carefully selected by hand, ensuring only fully ripe and healthy beans are able to make it through the rest of the process. The ripe fruit, which is separated from the beans at this stage, is then washed in the sun and dried. The coffee beans that have been washed are then graded and sorted by quality control teams according to size, colour, and density. This ensures that only uniform quality coffees are able to reach the shelves of all supermarkets worldwide. Farmers and workers get an Fairtrade premium. This is a sum of money added to the price of the sale. They can then invest it in their own business or community projects. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to form cooperatives and small producer organizations which allows them to gain access to larger markets. The premium is reinvested in the communities that grow coffee. It helps create sustainable development models, and also protects the environment. It also provides safe working conditions, regulated hours of work and freedom of association as well as no tolerance for child labor and slavery. The money earned by farmers helps them safeguard their families and invest in their future. It allows them to keep their traditions of their past and produce coffee which is both delicious and authentic. Indonesian Indonesia is a major coffee producer around the world, due to its equatorial climate. Indonesian beans are highly sought-after for blends as well as single origin coffees because of their distinctive flavours. These rich, heavy-bodied coffees have a lengthy, spicy finish and a silky texture. They complement darker roasts. Ketiara is a women-led cooperative located 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 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 farming to safeguard the ecosystem. It's not surprising that in a region known for its volcanic soil, the fertile ground is perfect for the cultivation of coffee. However, this natural resource is being threatened by the increasing number of foreign coffee farmers that have come to dominate the market. Many local farmers aren't able to compete with the costs of these giant corporations and have been pushed off their land. In the absence of direct trade, on average $0.15 of each $3 cup of coffee goes to the farmer. This system must be altered and that's why fair trade is important. Through the establishment of direct trade relations, farmers can achieve income security that can eliminate massive fluctuations in demand from season to season. Our natural organic Sulawesi fair trade beans are handpicked from farmers that follow the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture referred to 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 that 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 as is or as part of a rich blend.