Nicaragua
Product Description
A well-balanced , lively cup with an herbal aroma, and hints of soft caramel and apricot.
12 ounces.
If you like our Nicaragua, be sure to try our Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Guatemala!
CECOCAFEN- Nicaragua
CECOCAFEN, the Coffee Cooperatives Central Association in the Northern Regions, is an umbrella organization that promotes and sells quality coffees from nine cooperatives. The basis of their operation rests upon: producing a quality coffee, establishing programs for ecological practices, and offering equitable opportunities for integrated development of their members communities. During visits to the region, we consistently witness these three elements at work.
In the early stages of this umbrella organization, obtaining credit for their members was particularly challenging. However, in the past couple years, they've made huge strides in better systematizing their credit structure, making it possible for members of CECOCAFEN to cover the expenses of the harvest until they are paid by buyers. When local banks are unwilling to provide credit lines to small producers, this provides an excellent alternative source of funds. The increased income gained from selling Fair Trade has also allowed community womens groups to participate in a micro-savings and loan programs, facilitating a variety of production projects and simply putting more food on the table. There are 26 groups, representing 652 women, saving about 100 thousand dollars.
12 ounces.
If you like our Nicaragua, be sure to try our Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Guatemala!
CECOCAFEN- Nicaragua
CECOCAFEN, the Coffee Cooperatives Central Association in the Northern Regions, is an umbrella organization that promotes and sells quality coffees from nine cooperatives. The basis of their operation rests upon: producing a quality coffee, establishing programs for ecological practices, and offering equitable opportunities for integrated development of their members communities. During visits to the region, we consistently witness these three elements at work.
In the early stages of this umbrella organization, obtaining credit for their members was particularly challenging. However, in the past couple years, they've made huge strides in better systematizing their credit structure, making it possible for members of CECOCAFEN to cover the expenses of the harvest until they are paid by buyers. When local banks are unwilling to provide credit lines to small producers, this provides an excellent alternative source of funds. The increased income gained from selling Fair Trade has also allowed community womens groups to participate in a micro-savings and loan programs, facilitating a variety of production projects and simply putting more food on the table. There are 26 groups, representing 652 women, saving about 100 thousand dollars.