Coffeemen daily empty about 2 billion cups. True connoisseurs know that good coffee, by definition, cannot be cheap and instant, so they spend an impressive amount on the purchase of beans.
A kilogram of an elite variety can cost as much as a good brandy or wine, so drinking coffee is not much cheaper than alcohol.
Some varieties are so exotic that not everyone will dare to try them, even if you discard the high cost. Today let's talk about 10 the most expensive coffee in the worldthat are only on sale.
10. Blue Bourbon (from $ 70 per kg)
Let's start with an innocent coffee Blue Bourbonwhose homeland is Rwanda. For 1 pound of grains, producers ask up to $ 35, and given 1 pound is equal to 453 grams, a kilogram will cost the buyer more than $ 70.
Experts characterize Blue Bourbon as a drink with a slight acidity, a very sweet base and a light vanilla finish.
Unfortunately, many under the guise of "Blue Bourbon" sell cheap varieties, relying on inexperienced customers, so it is very important to verify the authenticity of the purchase.
9. Kona (from $ 75 per kg)
Similar cost has "Kona Coffee"growing in hawaii. It is not as common as others, so you can not buy it everywhere, but if you are lucky enough to relax on the islands, it is definitely worth a try (be prepared for the fact that it will still be expensive).
The price and unusual taste are due to the fact that it is grown on volcanic soil, which is rich in a variety of minerals.
8. Los Plains (from $ 80 per kg)
El Salvador is one of the largest exporters of coffee in Latin America, but for a long time the products of this state had a bad reputation. This was due not to the poor quality of the coffee itself, but to the political situation in the country: sanctions, restrictions and general instability became the reason that suppliers were physically unable to deliver fresh coffee.
In recent years, the situation in this regard has improved significantly, therefore Los Plains now you can find high quality. The price, however, also increased: if earlier 1 kg would have cost $ 40-50, then now you will have to pay all 80.
7. Fazenda Santa Ines (from $ 100 per kg)
Elite variety Fazenda santa ines grown in Brazil, and the collection technology is far from modern. All grains are harvested by hand, and then all the same sorted by hand, leaving only the best grains. This is carefully monitored, since the reputation plays a huge role for the manufacturer.
Refusal to use equipment and constant monitoring at all stages are the reason for such a high price.
Chocolate flavor with notes of citrus blends perfectly with milk, so lovers of pure black coffee can not appreciate the drink.
6. Eat Inzherto (from 110 $ per kg)
It is grown in Guatemala, where high humidity remains for most of the year. It is the climate that helps to create the taste spectrum of El Injerto, which no other country can repeat.
"El Inerto" regularly takes prizes at world coffee exhibitions and competitions, which helps to increase its popularity around the world.
Notes in famous magazines and word of mouth spread rumors about him in the most remote corners of the world.
5. Coffee from St. Helena (from $ 250 per kg)
Saint Helena - The place is picturesque and popular among tourists. People come here not only because of coffee: here is the house where Napoleon Bonaparte lived, as well as the valley where he was buried.
Volcanic origin and geographical remoteness allow the island to preserve virgin forests, in which many rare plants grow.
Coffee of the same name is grown on several small plantations, so local manufacturers can compete with other brands only at the cost and quality, but not at the expense of volumes.
4. Hacienda la Esmeralda (from $ 300 per kg)
Mount Buru in Panama is known not for its height or unique shape, but for the fact that coffee is grown near it. Hacienda la esmeralda.
Its peculiarity lies in the fact that coffee trees always grow in the shade of others, taller, and planted in volcanic soil.
3. Blue Mountain (from $ 700 per kg)
Coffee Blue mountain also called "royal", paying tribute to its taste. The tart nutty flavor and a slight sourness are not able to surprise anyone, but the blue-green tint of grains immediately attracts attention.
Trees grow on plantations high in the mountains, where not only a special climate, but also the soil. Gourmets call “Blue Mountain” one of the most unusual varieties, as its taste does not change even with heavy roasting.
2. Mine luwak from musanga litter (from $ 800 per kg)
Luwak - The most popular type of coffee from all the elite, constantly mentioned in literature and cinema. So, the hero of Jack Nicholson in the comedy “Until He Played in the Box” constantly drank this drink, having no idea about the method of its manufacture, and the hero of Morgan Freeman laughed at him, knowing all the subtleties.
Malay palm marten, also known as musang, feeds on coffee beans, which, after they visit their stomach, get on the shelves.
In the body of musanga, coffee is saturated with special enzymes, due to which it acquires a truly unique taste. There are practically no collateral unpleasant odors.
Only 500 kg of Kopi luwak is produced annually, most of which goes to regular customers. Buying at least 50 grams is difficult not only because of the price of $ 70, but also because of the banal lack of a drink in the market.
An interesting and sad fact: unscrupulous producers forcibly fed the Musanga with grains in order to obtain the “Mine-Luwak”, while keeping animals in unsanitary conditions. Because of this, they were included in the list of protected in India, and some subspecies in the International Red Book.
1. Black tusk from elephant excrement (from $ 1000 per kg)
Have a cup Black ivory in a good restaurant it’s possible for $ 30-50, and up to 1000 “evergreens” will have to be paid for one kilogram of grains. Even in Thailand, where it is "grown", the price is still extremely high (in addition, almost the entire amount is exported, so it is easier to find in other countries). Such a high cost is caused by the small amount of coffee produced: it is even less than the “Mine-Luwak”.
If in the previous case, the grains pass through the intestines of the Malay marten, then Black Ivory is fermented in the stomach of elephants. They are fed whole fruits of arabica, most of which are digested with the main food: sugarcane, bananas, etc. That which is not digested comes naturally and is sold.
For reference: to get 1 kg of such coffee, an elephant must eat at least 35 kg of arabica, and if you add to this the complexity of keeping animals, then the high price begins to seem quite adequate.
Another issue is disgust. Despite the fact that the safety of the product for health has been scientifically proven, some cannot even take a sip due to mental disgust. The picture of how an elephant "produces" this coffee is really quite bright.