To acknowledge the outstanding quality in the cup, we have chosen to pay 49% above the market price for the coffee from Aga. We call it a 'quality bonus' so you know the direct impact your coffee choice has on the farmer. Thank you for being a part of this rewarding journey.
We have laid out all the numbers for you in our Transparency Report.
About Aga
We first started working with Habtamu Aga Fekadu in 2023. We had been looking for a reliable producer who could ensure direct payments to farmers — and with Habtamu, we found just that.
Habtamu works closely with his farm manager, Tolera Temesgen, who runs the washing station located on the border between Chelbesa and Worka. Here, they collaborate with 220 farmers, focusing exclusively on washed coffees.
Everything is produced according to organic standards.
How much is the farmer paid?
Coffee Collective trades directly with producers, ensuring that the payment goes into the right hands. When you purchase a bag of coffee you will know how much the producer is paid.
Transparency in coffee prices
The graph above shows the difference between the quality bonus and the ICO market price, as well as the Fairtrade price. Neither the market price nor Fairtrade clearly and transparently informs you about how much money actually reaches the farmers.
In contrast, the quality bonus provides you with a market comparison that is transparent.
The red pillar represents the price that Coffee Collective paid directly to Aga. This is the price we paid above the market price. Therefore, the farmers from Aga received $6 per pound for this harvest.