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José Élio and Margarida’s production of specialty coffees make it possible to improve their quality of life and invest in the property. In addition to the achievement of sending their daughters to university, the family relates their well-being to the income generated from coffee. Thanks to
good agricultural practices and quality training, they reduce production costs, thus ensuring a greater return. 

José and Margarida started their journey as coffee growers more than 10 years ago. The greatest motivation came in realizing their dream of working for their own business and, best of all, that the income from their production could provide their daughters with access to education. That dream came true. Today, the couple has a daughter that holds a law degree
and works in the area. Their other daughter is studying psychology. “I am with the dream fulfilled. For me, my situation is fulfilled.” (José Élio)  

José Élio and Margarida’s production of specialty coffees make it possible to improve their quality of life and invest in the property. In addition to the achievement of sending their daughters to university, the family relates their well-being to the income generated from coffee. Thanks to good agricultural practices and quality training, they reduce production costs, thus ensuring a greater return.
Coffee also represents access to knowledge, local connection and networking.
When they entered the industry, the couple had the support of people who would become friends and exchange experiences to build collective knowledge. For them, this adds as much value as the economic aspect. In Margarida’s words, “The coffee participation spaces have greatly increased our circle of friendship! We met a new world through coffee!”
For production, the return on coffee has enabled José Élio and Margarida to plan business expansion. Currently, they have about 8,000 coffee plants in an area of 2.5 hectares, and are preparing to reach 10,000 plants. All of this planning goes into the quality of life, and the quality of the drink that reaches the final consumer.