The Most Expensive Coffee Brands In The World
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The Most Expensive Coffee Brands In The World

January 26, 2024 at 4:21 PM PST
Wellness Coffee

The Most Expensive Coffee Brands In The World

January 26, 2024 at 4:21 PM PST

Whether you like drinking sweet lattes, black coffee, macchiatos, dalgona coffee, cold brews or cappuccinos, there’s nothing like the joy of taking that first sip of coffee. Warm or iced, with or without syrup, topped with cold foam or whipped cream, there are so many ways to drink this delicious and caffeinated beverage.

Millions of people drink coffee every day with countries like Brazil, Colombia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Ethiopia being among the highest-producing. In fact, U.S. citizens drink over 400 million cups of coffee every day and the average American drinks three cups of coffee daily.

While it’s helpful for those wanting to wake up in the morning or spend late nights studying or working, many people are coffee connoisseurs who love to just drink to try new brands and coffee flavors. While it’s fun to go to your favorite local coffee shop every once in a while (or daily if you’re a coffee enthusiast,) making your own coffee at home can be a great activity and a way to save money.

If you’re looking to make the most high-quality cup of coffee, you may want to invest in a coffee machine, some coffee cups or mugs, a milk frother and other items to create your own coffee shop at home. Even investing in a bar cart and adding some of your favorite syrups, cute mugs labels and decorations will add a nice aesthetic to your coffee area or kitchen.

With the recent Stanley Cup craze that everyone’s been following, many people are opting to make their favorite cup of coffee to drink out of these cups. With Stanley Cups and the advancement of coffee machines like Keurigs and Nespresso machines, coffee continues to be a go-to drink for people across the world.

Here are five of the most expensive coffees in the world.

Hacienda La Esmeralda

Hacienda la Esmerelda is known as one of the most expensive coffee brands. Pictured: Coffee Beans

Known as the true origin coffee, Hacienda La Esmeralda is a Panama-based coffee that debuted in 2004. This coffee is made of jasmine florals and stone fruits. With two different types of coffee, the Geisha and Catuai, you have to buy this special coffee through their once-a-year auction. Prices per kilogram can be anywhere from $500 to $2000 depending on the type of coffee purchased. If measuring in pounds it’s around $250 per pound. The Geisha coffee is grown and harvested in the mountains of Boquete and has fruity and floral notes. The Catuai coffee, however, has notes of dark chocolate, oranges, cloves, black pepper, figs and nuts. It’s grown on Diamond Mountain in Panama.

Kaya Kopi Luwak

Kaya Kopi is one of the most expensive coffee brands in the world and is produced in Indonesia. Pictured: A cup of coffee

As the most exclusive coffee in the world, Kaya Kopi Luwak coffee is produced 4000 feet above sea level in Indonesia. The coffee beans are cleaned and roasted at 391 degrees Farenheit to create a smooth taste and intense aromatics. With notes of honey, chocolate, citrus and jasmine, this coffee is priced at $649 for just two pounds.

Saint Helena Coffee

The Saint Helena Coffee is priced at over $330 a pound, making it one of the most expensive coffee brands. Pictured: Someone making iced coffee.

Another one of the most expensive coffees in the world is Saint Helena Coffee. This expensive brand is priced at $330 per pound because of its long sun-drying process and its honey, citrus and berry notes. While it may be jarring to to imagine citrus flavoring in your cup of joe, don’t knock it until you try it.

Black Ivory Coffee

Make a delicious cup of coffee with Black Ivory Coffee, one of the most expensive brands. Pictured: An espresso shot

On the market for over $1,500 per pound, the Black Ivory Coffee is known as one of the most expensive coffees. This coffee brand has a bit of sweetness with chocolate, caramel, cacao and sugar cane. There is also some fruitiness to it with peach, black tea, and tamarind notes. This combination allows for one of the best flavor profiles in a drink. Black Ivory Coffee is known as the world’s rarest coffee and is naturally refined by elephants.

Jamaican Blue Mountain Peaberry

Jamaican Blue Mountain Peaberry coffee is one of the most expensive brands because of its sweetness and production. Pictured: Coffee beans with a coffee grinder and a hot drink.

Described as one of the most expensive and sought-after coffees in the world, Jamaican Blue Mountain Peaberry has a rich flavor. There are traces of floral, cream and chocolate in these coffee beans. It’s priced at around $92 a pound because of its perfect production with rich soil and rainfall.




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