Asociación de Productores Agropecuarios Rodriguez de Mendoza, Peru

Coffee Description: Clean cup, light body with almond and mild milk chocolate notes and with flavors of vanilla and bright nuttiness. Decaffeinated by the Mountain Water Process (using only water without the use of chemicals).

Fair Trade Organically Grown – Naturally Roasted

A little about these beans...

"This region depends on the coffee industry for its livelihood. Thanks to Fair Trade, our standard of living has substantially improved, and the whole community has benefited from the programs we have implemented. I especially want to thank everyone who supports Fair Trade. With their support, a star twinkles in our lives and leads us to a promising future." --- Miguel Trigoso, APARM Marketing Manage

Asociación de Productores Agropecuarios Rodríguez de Mendoza (APARM) is a coffee cooperative located in the Amazonas region of northeastern Peru. APARM was founded in 1990 by a small group of coffee farmers who hoped to achieve a higher standard of living by working together. Before this time they received extremely low prices for their coffee. Since becoming Fair Trade certified by Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) in 1998, the co-op has been able to export all of its coffee directly instead of through a third party. The Fair Trade price has enabled Asociación de Productores Agropecuarios Rodriguez de Mendoza to establish various social and productive programs. Here are a few... Education - APARM supports education by providing new classrooms, computers, and supplies for local schools. Environment - Co-op members plant trees to create shade for coffee plants. Credit Program - Pre-harvest credit is available to members, helping them to stay financially independent. Health - The co-op established an emergency relief fund for members’ medical care. Transportation Improvements - APARM has made improvements to local roads in need of repair.

Thank you for buying these beans and supporting this region!