What’s in your coffee cup? And how far would you go to elevate your coffee experience? Excellent coffee is a result of a meticulous mix of optimal weather conditions, painstaking post-harvest processes and precise, masterful roasting. The best beans in the world are grown at high altitude places free from frost, enjoying moderate rainfall and abundant sunshine, in well-draining, rich soils, usually of the volcanic variety. Countries like Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil, and the Central American countries like Panama, Guatemala and Costa Rica are the usual top producers of the best coffee beans in the world. Pricing is mostly determined by supply and demand, with the rarest and most limited (in terms of yearly yield) varietals fetching the highest prices at auction. Below is a list of the beans that have historically commanded the most premium prices (prices may vary per source), and retail stores where you can buy premium versions..
