15 Shocking Facts About Fair Trade Coffee Beans 1kg

Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg

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

Farmers struggle to make enough money in the volatile world coffee market. Fair trade gives farmers stability through the Fairtrade minimum price plus an additional incentive for organically-grown coffee.

Peru Organic

This Peru Organic coffee has a pleasing sweetness with a soft acidity. It is a bit orange-y and cocoa, with a cinnamon-finish. This fair trade certified coffee has been sourced from a responsible and environmentally conscious producer.

Coffee production in Peru is mostly dominated by small farms that cover just a few hectares or less, and farmers usually join together in cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and gain access to markets for their product. A growing number of farmers have decided organic farming to increase the quality of their coffee and to avoid pesticides.

Cenfrocafe is a farm located in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru, near the border of Ecuador. The coop consists of 2400 coop member farmers who cultivate their coffee on small plots between 1300 to 2000 meters, and between 4300 and 6500 feet at the highest elevations of the region. The farmers take great care in ensuring that the harvest is harvested when it is needed to get the most out of the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee has been thoroughly washed, then sun dried to give it a unique deep and rich flavor. The high altitude of the farms in this region produce a complex coffee with moderate body, mild acidity, and a refined finish.

Women in Peru cultivate this coffee as part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role women play in the coffee-growing communities of the rural areas. Women are the only ones to cultivate, process and market the coffee, which allows them to utilize the additional money they earn from the sale of the product to improve their own and their families' health and well-being. Additionally, a percentage of every dollar spent on this coffee is given to the women who grew it the product. This helps them expand their businesses, offer education and healthcare to their children, as well as support their families. This is a truly remarkable coffee that was cultivated using methods handed down from generation to generation.

Peru Arabica

Peru is home to a bounty of premium coffee. Its thin air and high altitudes create a perfect environment for producing the crop. The country is the ninth-largest producer of coffee in the world with 22% of the market share. It is also among the world's top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.

The Spanish introduced the Ethiopian coffee to Peru in the 16th century. Since since then Peru has been a major player on the world market for coffee. It is one of the five major producers of Arabica.

The country is home to small farm families that have mostly banded together into cooperatives. This has allowed them to access fair trade prices and market their beans directly. Small farms are also aided to use eco-friendly methods to reduce the environmental impact of their coffee production.

Volcafe's cluster program has helped stabilize the supply chains of roasters, and also provides a complete traceability from FOB contracts to field. This gives roasters the opportunity to make informed decisions and see their entire purchase history. This strategy is a key element in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.

In the past, coffee was favored as a replacement for coca by many farmers. The government is constantly seeking ways to replace illicit crops with coffee, which will increase profits for the coffee industry.  1kg coffee beans  is a good thing, but it could also pose a challenge for the local population.

In the end it is crucial to provide farmers with the financial support to maintain their livelihoods and ensure their families' health and well-being are not compromised. It is also crucial to encourage the development of innovative products that can 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 single-origin medium-roasted coffee is a prime example of the region's unique flavor profile. It has a refreshing citrus scent with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It also has a medium body, with a smooth texture.

Colombian

The emerald land of Colombia is a country of stunning rainforests, giant mountains and sublime coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than any other country in the world. It is also able to produce a variety of exquisite, sought-after and distinctive coffees. Colombian coffees are mellow but full-bodied flavor as well as an incredibly acidic taste. They are also famous for their sweetness and pleasantly acidic taste.

Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been grown at elevations between 1,200 - 2,200 meters above sea level. This is where the highest quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee is at its finest. Generally, the highest quality Colombian coffees are called 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 that only ripe and healthy beans make it through the remainder of the process. The ripe fruit, which is separated from the beans at this point is then washed under the sun and dried. The beans that have been washed are sorted and graded by quality control teams, according to their size, colour and density, making sure that only the highest-quality consistent coffee gets into the shelves of supermarkets around the world.

Farmers and workers are paid the Fairtrade premium, which is a lump sum added to the purchase price. This enables them to invest in business or community projects that they choose. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers organize themselves into small cooperatives and producer groups in order to gain access to larger markets.

The premium is reinvested in the communities that cultivate coffee. It aids in creating sustainable development models, and helps protect the environment. It also provides safe working conditions, regulated work hours and freedom of association, as well as zero tolerance for slavery and child labor. The money paid to the farmers helps them protect their families and invest in their futures. They also have the opportunity to maintain their cultural traditions and create coffee that is delicious and true to its roots.

Indonesian

Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers worldwide, due to its climate that is equatorial. The diverse growing conditions and traditional wet hulling methods create distinctive flavour notes that make Indonesian beans highly desirable for single origin coffees and blends alike. These rich heavy-bodied coffees have a long, spicy finishes and a smooth, silky texture which is perfect with darker roasts.

The women-led Ketiara co-op located in the Gayo Highlands in Sumatra is known for its strong earthy body with flavorful undertones of cedar and cocoa. 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 agriculture to protect the ecosystem.

It's not surprising that in a region known for its volcanic soil the fertile ground is ideal for coffee cultivation. This abundant natural resource, however, is threatened by foreign coffee producers who have taken over the coffee industry. Many local farmers are not in a position to compete with the prices of these big corporations and have been forced off their land.

In the absence of direct trade, on average, $0.15 of each $3 cup of coffee is paid to the farmer. This system must be altered and that's why fair trade is so vital. Through direct trade relationships, farmers can create income security that will eliminate drastic changes in market demand from season to season.

Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade coffees are carefully selected by farmers who adhere to the traditional principles of Hindu agriculture, known as "Sabuk Abian." These farms are located in the Kintamani region between the Batukaru volcano and Agung volcanic cones which provide the fields with fresh volcanic dust that keeps the soil fertile. The organic and Fair Trade coffee is rich, creamy and spicy with a long lasting finish. This dark roast can be enjoyed in its own right or as part of a rich blend.