Coffeee eliminates the middlemen by allowing buyers of green coffee to directly work with farmers. This ensures that the coffee beans are of high-quality and that farmers earn a sustainable income.
The global market for coffee is volatile, and farmers struggle to earn enough money. Fair trade can provide stability to farmers by offering the Fairtrade Minimum Price plus an additional price incentive for organically grown beans.
Peru Organic
This Peru Organic is a full flavoured coffee that has an appealing sweetness and soft acidity. It has hints of cocoa and orange with an underlying cinnamon flavor. The fair trade coffee is procured by a producer that is sustainable and environmentally conscious.
In Peru, coffee is produced primarily by small farms with only a few hectares or less. Farmers usually join cooperatives to share costs for equipment and gain access to markets. A growing number of farmers have decided organic farming 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 close to the border with Ecuador. The coop is comprised of 2400 members who grow their coffee on small plots of land between 1300 to 2000 meters, 4300 to 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 get the most value from the beans.
Our Peru organic coffee is fully washed and sun dried, which helps to produce an intense, distinctive taste. The high altitude in this area produces a complex, medium-bodied coffee with mild acidity from citric.
The women of Peru who cultivate this coffee are part of a group called Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in coffee-growing communities. Women are the only ones to cultivate, process and market the coffee, which allows them to use the extra funds they receive from the sale of the product to improve their family's and their own wellbeing. In addition, a part of every dollar spent on this coffee is given to the women who made it. This allows them to expand their business, provide education and healthcare to their children and 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. The thin air and the high altitudes provide the perfect location for growing the crop. The country is the ninth largest producer of coffee in the world with 22% of the market share. It is also a top producer of organic and Fair Trade Coffee.
Originally originally from Ethiopia The crop was introduced to Peru by the Spanish after the 16th century. Peru has been a major participant in the coffee trade ever since. It is one of the five major producers of Arabica.
Small farming families have formed cooperatives throughout the country. This has enabled them to access fair trade prices and to market their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged by the use of ecological methods to minimize the environmental impact of their coffee production.
Volcafe's cluster program has helped stabilize the supply chain for roasters while providing detailed traceability from field to FOB contract. This gives roasters the ability to make informed choices and track their entire purchase history. This method is a key element in the success of Volcafe's partnership with farmers in Peru.
In the past, a lot of farmers have been urged to plant coffee as a replacement for coca crops. The government is always searching for ways to replace illegal crops with coffee, which will increase profits for the coffee industry. While the move is positive however, it could pose an issue for the local population as well.
In the end it is essential to provide farmers with sufficient financial support to maintain their livelihoods and ensure that their family's health and welfare are not compromised. It is also crucial to encourage the creation of new products that increase productivity and improve the quality of the coffee.
Fair trade Peru HB grade 1 is a specialty coffee grown in Cajamarca which is a northern region. This single-origin, medium roasted coffee is a classic illustration of the region's distinctive flavour profile. It has a scent of citrus with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, along with a smooth medium body.
Colombian
The emerald country of Colombia is home to breathtaking forests, huge mountains and sublime coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than other country in the world. It also has the ability to provide a wide variety of exquisite, sought-after and distinctive coffees. Colombian coffees have a mellow, yet full-bodied flavor and pleasant acidic flavor. They are also renowned for their sweetness and pleasantly acidic taste.
Colombian coffee is typically grown between 1,200 and 2,000 metres above the sea level. This is where the highest quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee is at its best. The best quality Colombian beans are typically referred to as Supremo. This refers to the size of the coffee (screen sizes 17 and 18).
After harvest, the coffee cherries are carefully picked by hand, ensuring only ripe and healthy beans make it to the remainder of the process. At this point, the ripe fruit is separated from the beans, and then washed and dried in the sun. The washed coffee beans are then graded and sorted by quality control teams according to size, colour, and density. This ensures that only consistent, high-quality coffee reaches the shelves of all supermarkets worldwide.
Farmers and workers receive the Fairtrade premium, which is a lump sum added to the purchase price. They can then invest it in their own community or business projects. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers form small cooperatives and producer groups to gain access to larger markets.
The premium is reinvested in the communities that grow coffee. It aids in creating a sustainable development model, and protects the environment. It also provides secure working conditions, legally-regulated work hours and freedom of association as well as no tolerance for slavery and child labor. The money given to 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 origins.
Indonesian
With its equatorial climate and the soaring mountains, Indonesia is one of the world's biggest coffee producers. Indonesian beans are highly sought-after for blends and single origin coffees due to their distinct flavours. These robust heavy-bodied coffees have a long spicy finish and a smooth, silky texture that is perfect for darker roasts.
Ketiara is a co-op run by women located in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is well-known for its earthy body and the 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 is committed to the protection of Leuser National Park surrounding it through shade-grown farming to protect the ecosystem.
In a region that's famous for its volcanic soil, it should come as no surprise that the fertile soil is ideal for coffee cultivation. This natural resource is abundant, however, is under threat from foreign coffee growers who have taken over the industry. Many local farmers are not able to compete with the costs of these large corporations and have been pushed to leave their farms.
In the absence of direct trade, in the average $0.15 of each $3 cup of coffee is paid to the farmer. Fair trade is important because the system has to be changed. By establishing direct trading relationships, farmers can establish income security that can eliminate drastic changes in market demand from season to season.
Our organic Sulawesi fair-trade beans are hand-picked by farmers who adhere to the traditional principles of 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 provide the fields with fresh volcanic dust which keeps the soil fertile. The organic and Fair Trade coffee is creamy, full-bodied and spicy with a long lasting finish. This is a dark roast that can be enjoyed by itself or as part of an incredibly rich blend.