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Fair trade coffee eliminates the middlemen by allowing buyers of green coffee to directly interact with farmers. This ensures top-quality coffee beans as well as a sustainable income for farmers.

The global market for coffee is volatile, and farmers struggle to earn enough money. Fair trade 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 soft acidity. It has hints orange and cocoa, and a cinnamon-like finish. This fair trade certified coffee has been procured from a sustainable and environmentally conscious producer.

In Peru coffee is grown mostly by small farms that have only a few hectares or less. Farmers usually join cooperatives to share costs of equipment and gain access to markets. Additionally, there is increasing numbers of farmers who have decided to grow organically to increase the quality of their crops and to avoid the use of pesticides on their property.

Cenfrocafe is a farm in the provinces of Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru close to the border with Ecuador. The coop is made up of 2400 coop member farmers who grow their coffee on small plots between 1300 to 2000 meters, and 4300-6500 feet, at the highest elevations of the region. Farmers take very careful care to ensure that the harvest is picked just at the right time, so as to maximize the value of the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee has been fully cleaned and dried in the sun to give it a unique deep, rich flavor. The high altitude of farms in this region produce an intense coffee with a medium body, mild citric acidity, and a refined finish.

Women in Peru grow this coffee as part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino, which is changing the role of women 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' wellbeing. A portion of each dollar spent on coffee is also given to the women who cultivate it. This allows them to expand their businesses, offer education and healthcare to their children, and support their families. This is truly a remarkable coffee that has been grown since the year 1700 using techniques that have been passed down by the word of mouth over generations.

Peru Arabica

Peru is home to a bounty of high-quality coffee. The sluggish air and high altitudes of Peru make it a perfect place to grow coffee. The country is the ninth-largest producer of coffee in the world with 22% of the market share. It is also among the top producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.

Originally originated in Ethiopia The crop was introduced to Peru by the Spanish in the 16th century. Since since then Peru has been a major player on the international coffee market. It is one of the five largest producers of Arabica.

The country is home to small farm families who have banded together into cooperatives. This has allowed them to gain access to fair trade prices and sell their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged by the use of ecological methods to lessen the environmental impact on their coffee production.

Volcafe's cluster program has helped to stabilize supply chains for roasters, while providing detailed tracability from field to FOB contracts. This gives roasters the ability to make informed choices and track their entire purchase history. This strategy has been a key factor in the success of Volcafe's work with farmers in Peru.

In the past, coffee was promoted as a substitute for coca by many farmers. The government is constantly seeking ways to replace illicit crops with coffee, which will boost profits for the coffee industry. This is a positive step, but can also be an obstacle for the local population.

In the end it is crucial to provide farmers with the financial aid to sustain their livelihoods, and to ensure that their family's health and welfare are not compromised. It is also crucial to encourage the development of innovative products that can boost productivity and enhance the quality of coffee.

The fair trade Peru HB MCM grade 1 is a unique coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This medium-roasted, single-origin coffee is a perfect example for the unique flavour profile of this region. It has a citrus aroma, with hints of cinnamon and the spice of nutmeg. It also has a medium body and smooth texture.

Colombian

The emerald land of Colombia is a land of breathtaking rainforests, gigantic mountains and exquisite coffee. The country produces more arabica beans washed than any other country in the world and is proficient in the production of a wide range of exquisite, sought-after coffees that are often highly distinctive. Colombian coffees are renowned for their mellow yet rich and full-bodied flavor and refreshingly acidic flavor that is always balanced with an underlying sweetness that is never overpowering or overwhelming.

Colombian coffee is grown traditionally between 1,200 and 2,000 metres above sea level. Here, the top Colombian coffee beans are grown and harvested. 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, making sure that only healthy and fully ripe beans make it through the remainder of the process. At this stage the ripe cherries are separated from the beans, which are dried and washed in the sun. The washed beans are then 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 is able to make it onto supermarket shelves across the world.

Farmers and workers also receive the Fairtrade Premium which is an additional sum of money on top of the purchase price. This enables them to invest in business or community projects of their choice. Fair Trade supports small-scale farmers to organize themselves into small producer organizations and cooperatives which allows them to gain access to larger markets.

The money is directly poured into the communities where coffee is grown. It contributes to a more sustainable development model and helps to protect the environment. It also guarantees safe working conditions, controlled working hours and freedom of association and also zero tolerance for slavery and child labor. The money earned by farmers allows them safeguard their families and invest in their future. It allows them to keep their traditions of their past and also produce coffee that is both delicious and authentic.

Indonesian

With its equatorial climate and the soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the world's biggest coffee bean 1kg producers. Its varying growing conditions and traditional wet hulling techniques create distinct flavour notes that make Indonesian beans highly sought-after for single origin coffees and blends alike. These rich heavy-bodied coffees have a long, spicy finish and a smooth, silky texture that complements darker roasts.

Ketiara is a co-op run by women 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 community. The Ketiara co-op also helps in the conservation of the area around Leuser National Park by using shade grown farming as a means of protecting the ecosystem.

It's not surprising that in a region known for its volcanic soil the fertile soil is ideal for growing coffee. However, this rich natural resource is being threatened by the growing number of coffee growers from abroad that have dominated the market. Many local farmers aren't in a position to compete with the costs of these large corporations and have been forced off their land.

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

Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade beans are hand-picked by farmers who follow the principles of traditional Hindu agriculture, also 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 which keeps the soil fertile. This organic and fair trade coffee is smooth and full and bodied, with a lingering spicy finish. This dark roast can be enjoyed in its own right or as part of a rich blend.