To acknowledge the outstanding quality in the cup, we have chosen to pay 110% above the market price for Miriam's coffee. 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 Miriam
We are proud to introduce Fazenda Cachoeira, a six-generation family farm with over 200 years of coffee-growing heritage in Brazil’s Campos das Vertentes. Spanning 296 hectares, the farm dedicates 60 hectares to coffee — 20 of which are certified organic, with others in transition.
Led by Miriam Monteiro de Aguiar and Rogério Daros, the farm operates holistically, where every element of the ecosystem has a purpose. Despite financial challenges, their commitment to organic farming remains unwavering—driven by values rather than profit.
70% of the farm is under preservation, and they are continuously planting more trees to improve the ecosystem.
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 you 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 brown pillar represents the price that Coffee Collective paid directly to Miriam. This is the price we paid above the market price. Therefore, Miriam received $6 per pound for this harvest.