10 Most Expensive Coffee in the World

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The sky-high price of the world's most expensive coffees has captivated coffee enthusiasts worldwide. It piques many people’s curiosity for the most apparent reason. What makes these beans so incredibly costly? And how do they differ from the coffee we casually enjoy?

If you are a coffee enthusiast, let's dive into the world of luxury coffee and uncover the secrets behind these liquid gold brews, cited from sothebysrealty.ae/the-journal.

List of Most Expensive Coffee in the World

1. Black Ivory - $2500 

Black Ivory is the most expensive coffee in the world, pricing starts from $2500 per kilogram. The beans are largely manufactured in Northern Thailand which involves minimal machine intervention. The production of black ivory heavily relies on the digestive system of elephants, one of the most admired animals in Thailand. 

The first step is carefully selecting the best Arabica cherries for the elephants' consumption. For every 35 kilograms of Arabica cherries ingested by the elephants, only 1 kilogram could be the final product. Hence the hefty cost. The limited production of Black Ivory coffee is primarily constrained by two factors: the availability of high-quality Arabica cherries and the appetite of the elephants involved in the process.

2. Misha Coffee - $1500 

Misha Coffee is among the list of most expensive coffee in the world mainly because it needs a distinctive natural involvement from a local animal called Coatis in the process. The animal contributes the most starting from selecting the best coffee cherries, consuming them, and letting the coffee cherries undergo a natural process in their digestive system. 

Coatis is a family of Racoon and natives in the land of Andean Mountain. Their ecosystem explains the flavors of strong chocolate and a feature of citrus existing in the Misha Coffee. 

3. Luwak Coffee - $1300

Similar to Black Ivory and Misha Coffee, Luwak Coffee is very expensive as it requires a natural digestive process from animals to produce the beans. The coffee is named after the animal Luwak or the Asian palm civet, the main character of this expensive coffee. Luwak can handpick the best cherries they want to devour. Therefore, it has an exclusive taste featuring a gentle flavor and complex aroma. 

The origin of Kopi Luwak is in Indonesia, with them being vastly produced in Java, Bali, and Sumatra. Kopi Luwak is a charmer among international tourists in Indonesia. 

4. Ospina Coffee - $1250 

Ospina coffee grows in Colombia's Andean mountains. Ospina Coffee is a part of Colombian coffee excellence. Although it may not undergo a natural digestive animal process, Ospina coffee employs a bird-friendly wet milling method. To ensure good quality, Ospina Coffee undergoes a rigorous process with over 20 quality control checkpoints.

5. Finca El Injerto - $1100

Finca El Injerto is manufactured at the first carbon-neutral coffee farm in Guatemala called the 'El Injerto'. The farm is run by the Aguirre family and has a distinctive washing process for cherries. Finca El Injerto is among the list of most expensive coffee in the world for its creamy yet sweet texture with a hint of dark chocolate. Some also say the flavor reminds them of coconut, sweet fruits, and roses, making the coffee even more favorable. 

6. Saint Helena - $870 

Saint Helena is a remote island in the South Atlantic Ocean where Napoleon was exiled. Therefore, it has limited the island's accessibility. This isolation, combined with the entirely manual production process, contributes significantly to Saint Helena's premium price. The coffee's distinct taste is further enhanced by the wet processing method using pure spring water, which accentuates its floral aroma.

7. Hacienda La Esmeralda - $560

One of the most expensive coffees in the world is Hacienda La Esmeralda which is produced by a family-owned business in Panama. The family has sold award-winning coffees through private online auctions since 2007. Hacienda La Esmeralda captures the unique flavor of strong yet rich and sweet acidity. 

8. Molokai - $97

Molokai Prime has a trend of its own in the eyes of coffee enthusiasts. The coffee is grown on the island of Molokai in Maui County, Hawaii. Whether you are a newcomer in the coffee industry or not, everyone may indulge in the unrivaled flavor of Molokai coffee which is rich with Hawaii taste. 

9. Jamaican Blue Mountain - $65

Jamaica is a small island located in North America, making Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee one of the most expensive coffee beans in the world. A combination of cocoa, sugar, brown spices, and citrus can easily be discerned in the taste of Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee. 

10. Fazenda Santa Ines - $46

Fazenda Santa Ines is a prime example of a high-end coffee accessible to a wider audience due to its low acidity. Cultivated at the base of Brazil's Mantiqueira mountains, this coffee commands a premium price.

Exploring the world of the most expensive coffees can be a rewarding experience for coffee enthusiasts seeking to elevate their morning brew.

Vidya Rimayanti

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