Diljit Dosanjh just sipped on a Rs 31,000 cup of coffee at the London coffee shop Shot London Mayfair. He then posted a quirky video about it, which left his fans flabbergasted over its price and intrigued about its taste. If you're wondering why any cup of coffee would cost that much, The Mayfair coffee, which costs £265 or Rs 31,000 because of the rarity of the quality of the coffee beans. The theatrical experience narrated in a humorous manner by the Punjabi singer showed him sipping on the coffee, which he was quick to term as "pheeki", which translates to bland. If you are intrigued to try an expensive cup of coffee firsthand, keep reading below to find out about some of the priciest coffees around the world that you can sip on.
1. Satu Satu Cafe, Bali
If you were to know what the main ingredient in the world's most expensive coffee is, chances are you wouldn't touch the cup; let alone drink it! Kopi Luwak, also known as civet coffee, is extracted from civet cat poo. Picky eaters will steer clear of this one. Kopi Luwak is most popular in Bali, although this type of coffee carries controversy of animal cruelty and sustainability with it. Satu Satu Cafe in Bali's Canggu produces sustainable coffee that allows you to enjoy a cup of the finest coffee without worries of sustainability. Coffee at Satu Satu is sourced from Plaga One cup of Kopi Luwak is sold for $50 or Rs 4,237.
2. Simple Kaffa, Taiwan
If you are in Taiwan's Taipei, then this cafe needs to be on your must-try list; that is if you are willing to pay a hefty sum for one cup of coffee. The coffee shop has two storeys and a long reservation list to give you about 90 minutes to enjoy the delicious coffee that is owned by the World Barista Champion of 2016, Berg Wu. One cup of Panama coffee at Simple Kaffa costs around Rs 55,000 and the price is this high as Wu sources the best of Panama beans, which cost Rs 8 lakhs per kilogram and have a lengthy making progress.
3. Queens of Mayfair, London
Another pricey cup from London's Mayfair is Queens of Mayfair, which serves the V60 experience a.k.a. "the coffee of excellence", as dubbed by the cafe. Coffee beans sourced from Ethiopia go into making this coffee, which are served in only 8 cafes around the world.The coffee experience for two will cost around Rs 4,500; which isn't half bad when compared to the other roasts on this list!
4. Burj Al Arab, Dubai
Nearly everything in Dubai features 24-carat gold, from cars to coffee and unsurprisingly, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai serves a cappuccino that is sprinkled with 24-carat gold too. The coffee is made using 100% Arabica beans mixed with foamed milk and topped with gold. A chocolate marshmallow is served on the side, also sprinkled with gold. The coffee is an experience in itself, as it's served in a golden cup and saucer with a majestic view of the city. The coffee also comes with an experience as you can also view the royal suite of Dubai's luxurious hotel in the cost. The whole experience and the gold cappuccino, costs AED 399 or Rs 9,300.