Think you’ve had some of the world’s most expensive coffee?
While a cup of the world’s favorite energizing drink might not cost more than a $1 or $2 at your local coffee shop, there are a few specialty brews out there that are far more costly. Whether these coffee brews are indeed better than your standard cup is a matter of taste. And budget.
We have compiled a list of the 4 most expensive cups of coffee in the world, in a style similar to our take on the best cities for food.
Let’s take a look.
No. 4: Costa Rica Finca Palmilera (Starbucks)
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Price tag (per serving): $7
When compared with the price tags of the other coffees mentioned in our countdown, the Costa Rica Finca Palmilera sold by Starbucks looks somewhat humble. But considering that you pay $7 for a cup of coffee – black – it does amount to being 7 times more expensive than the regular cup sold at the same company, for only $1. The Costa Rica beans used to make the coffee, also referred to as “Geisha”, are grown in Central America.
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No. 3: The Starbucks Frap
Price tag (per serving): $47.30
Though not a standard Starbucks coffee, the renowned coffee-chain company sold a frappuccino for no less than $47.30 to a fellow named Beau Chevassus. And that includes the 0.10$ deduction for bringing your own cup. So what exactly was put into this cup of coffee to make it so expensive? Well, what started out as a standard frappuccino was embellished with soy, mango, strawberries, caramel topping, vanilla beans, protein and matcha powder, as well as no less than 48 shots of espresso. With all the sugar and caffeine in this concoction we’re actually glad this isn’t a Starbucks standard.
No. 2: Black Ivory Coffee
Price tag (per serving): $50
Black Ivory Coffee is widely referred to as the “Elephant dung coffee”, so you’ve probably already figured out where it comes from. Basically, the elephants eat coffee beans, alongside a mixture of fruit, water, and rice, and several hours later, workers collect the beans defecated by the mammals. Apparently, the elephant’s digestive system has some sort of effect on the coffee beans, giving them unique properties and taste. While considerably cheaper than our number one coffee, it is hard to presume that the average citizen will be able to afford a cup of Black Ivory Coffee each morning, on their way to work.
No. 1: Kopi Luwak
Price tag (per serving): $90
The Kopi Luwak originates in the Indonesian island Sumatra and it is produced by a species of civet, called the Paradoxurus. The process involves the mammal eating coffee cherries, digesting them, and defecating them as beans, which are then gathered and grinded into the world’s most expensive coffee. And this coffee is not only expensive, but also rather exclusive, as only a few select establishments can offer it to caffeine enthusiasts. Regardless, the Kopi Luwak has been dubbed the smoothest coffee in the world and it is famous for its rather exotic flavor, with hints of chocolate and caramel.
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