The top ten most expensive coffee in the world Kopi Luwak is not the most expensive

Do you know what is the most commonly used neurological drug in the world? It's caffeine. Caffeine is ubiquitous, and there may be caffeine in the food you eat, the drinks you drink, and the medicines you take. People all over the world can't live without caffeine, so few people regard it as a drug. You may not realize that a cup of coffee can drive a country's economy, because many of us drink coffee every morning. Because of this, coffee will have a great impact on the world economy.

Coffee is grown and produced in more than 70 countries around the world, coffee drinkers are all over the world, and the scale of the industry chain related to coffee is incalculable. Coffee plays different roles in different countries and different historical stages. Some people regard it as a sacred elixir for worship, while others see it as a necessity for work or after meals every day. There are many kinds of coffee, not only the variety of coffee plants, but also the different processing methods and producing areas of coffee beans, which give coffee different flavor characteristics. I'm sure there are countless interesting stories about coffee that you haven't even heard of.

Of course, real coffee lovers know more than we do. With the continuous development of coffee raw bean processing technology and coffee production technology, the gap between a cup of standard coffee and a cup of high-quality coffee is getting wider and wider. Naturally, the price gap between different coffees is also growing. Today, we will introduce to you the top 10 most expensive coffee (beans) in the world!

10. Puerto Rico Yauco Selecto AA Coffee-$24 / lb.

Coffee has long been a commercial crop in Puerto Rico and has become the mainstay of the country's economy. Among the many producing areas of Puerto Rico, the Yauco producing area is famous for its unique natural conditions and advanced planting technology, which is the main reason for its rich coffee flavor. The area is mainly mountainous, with sufficient rainfall, rich soil and high altitude, so the flavor of the coffee produced is very unique. Yauco

Selecto AA's coffee is limited, expensive and full-bodied, with a buttered and mild chocolate finish and excellent quality.

9. Rwanda Lambourne (Starbucks) Coffee-$24 / lb.

Bourbon is the native variety of Arabica coffee, which is famous for growing in Rwanda in a suitable climate. Starbucks Rwanda BlueBourbon coffee has high acidity and rich aromas of cherry, butter and all kinds of nuts. Of course, the reason why this kind of coffee is expensive is not just because of its unique taste. Starbucks helped revive the coffee industry in Rwanda to save the country's huge economic losses caused by long-standing civil unrest. The rise of Fairtrade aims to help countries of coffee origin reshape their economic order and improve the competitiveness of their coffee products in the international market. Today, Rwanda has formed several alliances of growers, and tens of thousands of coffee growers have benefited from this "black apron" coffee cultivation.

8. Mi Esperanza coffee from Honduras-$35 / lb.

Honduras has gradually become one of the important countries of origin of coffee in Central America. At an online auction of raw beans in June, an international buyer bought 1320 pounds of coffee beans from MiEsperanza plantations at a record-breaking price of $35.10 per pound.

Honduran coffee is grown in a superior environment, with excellent quality and strong flavors of fruit, nuts, chocolate and spices. Because of its rich aroma and sweet aftertaste, it is widely sought after by people in the coffee industry.

7. Los Planes coffee in El Salvador-$40 / lb.

Finca Los Planes coffee in El Salvador is grown in the mountains of Chalatenango and is grown by the Sergio Ticas Yeyes family, which has run coffee plantations for generations. The coffee produced here won the second and sixth place in the "Cup of Excellence" competition in 2006 and 2011 respectively, with flavors of orange, caramel and black sugar. Although the price of $40 per pound is not cheap, it still stops coffee lovers from flocking to it.

6. Blue Mountain Coffee in Jamaica-$49 / lb.

Blue Mountain Coffee has long been famous, especially loved by the Japanese. Nearly 80% of Blue Mountain Coffee is imported by Japan. Blue Mountain Coffee grows in the Blue Mountains (Blue Mountain) of Jamaica, 5000 feet above sea level. Due to the abundant local precipitation, coffee farmers adopt the method of washing to treat the coffee fruit. Blue Mountain Coffee has a balanced taste and a soft flavor.

5. Brazilian Fazenda Santa Ines Coffee-$50 / lb.

Fazenda Santa Ines plantations have grown coffee for generations, putting tradition above all else, and each generation follows the most traditional planting and processing processes, producing coffee of enduring quality, with prices soaring to as high as $50 per pound. The coffee growing here is watered with pure natural mineral water and the soil is fertile. It is processed in the sun, with sweet berry and caramel aromas and a long finish.

4. Molokai coffee in Hawaii-$51 / lb.

Hawaii is the only place in the United States suitable for growing coffee, and it is famous all over the world for its coffee, the most famous of which is Molokai Coffee, which is produced on a 500acre plantation run by Coffees of Hawaii in Maui.

Molokai is an organic coffee with intense floral, berry and caramel aromas and a hint of vanilla. The coffee is full on the palate, with soft acidity and a chocolate finish. Because of its unique flavor, Molokai coffee has become one of the rare expensive coffee in the world. The coffee costs as much as $51 a pound by ordering it on the company's website.

3. St. Helena coffee on St. Helena Island-$79 per pound

The history of St. Helena's coffee can be traced back to Napoleon's time. This was Napoleon's favorite when he was exiled on St. Helena Island. The island is located in the Atlantic Ocean 1200 miles off the west coast of Africa. Remote location and inconvenient transportation are not the main reasons for the high price of the coffee ($79 / lb). The main reason is the flavor of the coffee. The unparalleled floral aroma and citrus finish make people feel good value for money.

two。 Indonesian Luwak Coffee-$160 per pound.

Indonesia's Luwak coffee is a coveted brand. Its taste and flavor are unique, and coffee lovers are willing to spend $160 per pound to taste fresh. Why is Luwak coffee so expensive? Mainly because of its processing. The civet eats the fresh fruit of the coffee, after fermentation in the animal body, digests the peel and pulp of the coffee, and the coffee beans discharged from the body are collected and processed as Luwak coffee. It is the fermentation process in animals and the efficacy of digestive enzymes that create the unique flavor of Luwak coffee.

1. Rose Summer Coffee Hacienda La Esmeralda (Panama) from Jade Manor in Panama-$350.25 / lb-

Since 2004, the coffee of Panamanian Emerald Manor has won 13 prizes in various cup testing competitions. At the 2013 auction of the best coffee in Panama, the suntan coffee from the Emerald Manor sold for $350.25 per pound. The coffee is grown on the slopes of Bar ú in Panama and is shaded by guava trees. The number of this coffee bean is rare, it has become a super hot product, and it is a must for coffee lovers.

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This article is translated from Top 10 Most Expensive Coffee In The World: Luwak Coffee Is Not The No. 1. In fact, there are many versions of the ranking of the world's most expensive coffee, some of which are not included in this article, such as Brazil's Jacu Bird Coffee (bird shit coffee), Thailand's elephant coffee (such as shit coffee) and Guatemala's El Injerto Manor mocha beans, both at US $500 per pound.

Source: http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_692bf2b70102w7wn.html, the blog of Huang Wei's boutique coffee roasting