From Black Ivory To Kopi Luwak: 6 Of The Most Expensive Coffees In The World
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Here Are 6 Of The Most Expensive Coffees In The World:
1. Black Ivory Coffee
Produced in northern Thailand, this coffee owes its uniqueness to elephants. Ripe Arabica cherries are fed to the elephants, digested and later collected from their waste. The natural fermentation in the elephant's stomach breaks down bitterness-causing proteins, resulting in a smooth brew. It takes about 33 kg of cherries to make just 1 kg of Black Ivory Coffee, making it extremely rare.
2. Kopi Luwak
Also known as civet coffee, this Indonesian specialty can cost up to $250 to $600 per pound. A small mammal called the civet eats coffee cherries and digests the fruit, leaving behind the beans, which are then cleaned and roasted. Many people claim the process adds depth to the flavour.
3. Hacienda La Esmeralda
From the cool highlands of Panama comes a coffee that tastes like flowers in a cup. Known for its jasmine aroma and citrusy notes, this Geisha variety is grown in small lots and picked by hand. It regularly wins international awards and fetches record prices at auctions
4. Saint Helena Coffee
This coffee grows on a tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Once favoured by Napoleon Bonaparte himself, Saint Helena Coffee is made from rare Green-Tipped Bourbon beans. The flavour is often described as delicate with hints of citrus and spice.
5. Finca El Injerto
In Guatemala's highlands, this family-owned farm grows some of the world's best coffee beans. They pay close attention to every detail, which makes their coffee special. Their rare peaberry beans are known for their strong and rich flavour and coffee lovers around the world love them.
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6. Ospina Coffee
One of Colombia's oldest coffee producers, Ospina has been around since the 1800s. Their beans are grown at high altitudes and often aged for extra depth of flavour. Some versions are even matured in oak barrels, giving the brew a nutty taste with hints of chocolate and dried fruit.
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