FX.co ★ World's 5 most expensive coffees

Ospina Coffee

This coffee is grown in the volcanic Andean highlands of Colombia on a single plantation owned by the Ospina family. The farmers supply only 45 kg of coffee beans to the market per year, making this variety the most exclusive and expensive in the world. According to the latest estimates, 1 kilogram of selected Ospina Coffee beans costs more than $3,000. Those who have had a chance to taste a drink brewed from these beans say that it has a pronounced jasmine flavor combined with nutty and fruity notes.

Kopi Luwak

Kopi Luwak is also called civet coffee because it is produced by civets, predatory mammals living in Southeast Asia. These animals eat small insects. Sometimes, they also consume coffee beans. The digestive enzymes of civets ferment the beans, resulting in a unique flavor of coffee. The Kopi Luwak variety, derived from the excrement of these animals, is said to have mild caramel notes. However, this pleasure is quite expensive. The price of 1 kilogram of coffee starts at $1,300 in the market.

El Injerto Coffee

El Injerto Coffee grows in the highland region of Huehuetenango in Guatemala. It is known for its complex flavor, dominated by tropical fruit notes and hints of jasmine. El Injerto's unique flavor is due to the humid, rainy climate and its terroir. The coffee farm is located at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level. Beans are harvested by hand and processed using traditional methods, which guarantees the high quality of the product. El Injerto is a premium coffee. Its price starts at $1,100 per 1 kilogram.

Esmeralda Geisha

Geisha is one of the most elite Arabica coffees in the world. First appeared in Ethiopia, it mainly grows in Panama now. The coffee plantations are located at an altitude of 1,500-1,700 meters above sea level, which creates its unique flavor: very rich but delicate and light. Beverages brewed from Esmeralda Geisha beans are dominated by notes of jasmine and lily, as well as hints of citrus. Currently, the price for this type of coffee exceeds $700 per kilogram.

Saint Helena

Saint Helena has been growing since the early 19th century on the remote island of St. Helena, which is located in the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its special flavor, which includes citrus notes as well as berry tones. Saint Helena costs about $300 per 1 kilogram. The high price of this variety is explained by the small supply in the market. The coffee beans are grown on a single plantation.