The following is an article that discusses a list of the most expensive coffee beans in the world, which has been summarized from trusted sources.
The trend of drinking coffee in coffee shops is increasing only. Consumers do not hesitate to pay for a cup of coffee for tens, even hundreds of thousands. Behind this price, maybe there is the price of coffee beans that are already expensive from the point of origin.
The high price of coffee beans is judged by the taste factor and the complicated processing process, for example, the pride of Indonesian civet coffee beans. However, are civet coffee beans the most expensive in the world? After Kania found out, it turned out that there were still many coffee beans that were even more expensive. What are you curious about? Come on, take a peek at the world's most expensive coffee beans!
Ospina Coffee Beans
Ospina Coffee Beans were first discovered in the highlands of Colombia in 1835. They are usually at an altitude of 7,700 to 7,900 feet. This coffee, which is included in the Arabica category, has a very strong Azahar aroma. Uniquely, the taste of these coffee beans consists of a mixture of berries, chocolate, coconut, and macadamia nuts. When sipped, it tastes like red wine. For the price, Ospina coffee beans are priced at USD 770 per 250 grams or the equivalent of IDR 10,519,000.
Black Ivory Coffee Beans
Luwak coffee is not the only coffee produced from animal dung. There are also Black Ivory coffee beans which are fermented from elephant dung. Elephant manure has been digested for at least 15 to 70 hours. Digestive enzymes in elephants that act to break down coffee bean protein.
Uniquely, the taste of the coffee beans is uncertain because it depends on what the elephants consume. A too bitter taste indicates that the elephant is consuming too much protein. Conversely, the less protein an elephant consumes, the less bitter it will be.
Coffee which is classified as arabica is produced by the Black Ivory Coffee Company from Thailand. The selling price reaches USD 100 per gram or equivalent to IDR 1,366,000.
Saint Helena Coffee Beans
Saint Helena coffee beans were first grown on Saint Helena Island, Pacific Ocean. The seeds themselves come from the country of Yemen. The beginning of the coffee bean trade was triggered by Napoleon during his exile there.
Coffee beans, which are also included in the Arabica category, were awarded the best coffee in 1851. Unfortunately, in 2019, Saint Helena coffee beans were designated as an almost extinct coffee plant by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). Naturally, the price is very fantastic, where Saint Helena coffee beans sell for GBP 60 per 100 grams or the equivalent of IDR 1,067,000
Luwak Coffee Beans
There is no doubt about the quality and aroma of the Luwak coffee beans. The reason is, this coffee is produced by civet animals. The civets are very skilled at choosing the best coffee fruit as food. The civet's digestive system is relatively fast so the coffee beans are not digested and will come out with the feces. However, the taste produced from this luwak coffee bean is very delicious.
This coffee bean was first discovered in Indonesia in the 18th century and became famous in the ASEAN region since the 1980s. Over the years, civet coffee beans are increasingly recognized by the world and are sold at a price of USD 700 per kilogram or the equivalent of IDR 9,560,000.
Geisha Coffee Beans
Geisha coffee beans come from Ethiopia which are then imported to Panama. The coffee bean trade has been controlled by the Hachienda La Esmeralda company since 2004. The factor that makes Geisha's coffee bean price high is its distinctive and unique aroma. The aroma is a mixture of jasmine flowers and citrus fruits. Meanwhile, the price of Geisha coffee beans is USD 475 for 1 pack with a weight of 1.8 kilograms or the equivalent of IDR 6,489,000.
After seeing the most expensive coffee beans in the world earlier, are you interested in tasting them? The fantastic price of coffee beans does not seem to be a barrier for true coffee connoisseurs to taste them. Good luck!