2 Most Expensive Coffees in the World

Kopi Luwak: The most expensive coffee in the world

The World’s Most Expensive Coffee

Kopi Luwak (Luwak Coffee) or Civet coffee comes from the Indonesian island of Sumatra, an area well known for its excellent coffee and is supposed to be the world's most expensive coffee with the price up to per pound.

Food scientist from University of Guelph Prof. Massimo Marcone examined the chemical and physical properties of Kopi Luwak coffee. He found that the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of the Luwak was in fact affecting the beans. But he was surprised to find - despite the unusual fermentation path – that roasted Kopi Luwak beans had lower bacterial counts than control beans.

If you manage to find it in some coffee house it could cost you more then per cup.

The Luwak, known as the palm civet in its native country, feeds on coffee beans. Its stomach acids and enzymes digest the beans’ cherry-like covering and ferment the beans themselves, before they’re excreted. It’s believed that fermentation process could give Kopi Luwak coffee a unique flavour.

2nd Most Expensive Coffee in the World

Hacienda La Esmeralda from Panama takes the 2nd place among world’s most expensive coffees and is also owner of online coffee auction record with the price of a pound.

La Esmeralda's aroma has notes of strawberry and citrus blossom along with a crisp, sweet acidity, and complex fruit flavors.