The most expensive coffee in the world is Black Ivory Coffee. It starts at roughly $1,000 per pound and can go as high as $1,500 per pound. The Black Ivory Coffee Company is headquartered in Northern Thailand, and like the Kopi Luwak coffee we discussed earlier, they've invented a one-of-a-kind coffee-making technique that most people would find hard to believe.

On their property, Black Ivory Coffee makes coffee by feeding Arabica cherries to elephants. They then wait for the elephant to break down and digest the cherries before collecting the beans from their feces. When the beans transit through the elephant's digestive system, they pick up new flavors from enzymes while breaking down undesirable proteins in the beans that provide a bitter taste, similar to the civet's digestive system. This technique assures that Black Ivory Coffee can provide a smooth, flavorful cup of coffee.

Due to the rarity of each pound, Black Ivory Coffees' price reflects the rarity of each pound, which is why it costs $1,000 a pound.

Price: $1,000+/Pound

Finca El Injerto, at a stunning $500+ per pound, is the second most expensive coffee on the planet. The small rich beans from which this coffee is manufactured are exceptionally rare, which accounts for the majority of the reason for its high price. Anything this rare is generally very expensive, and this coffee is no exception. Finca El Injerto has won the cup of excellence seven times and finished second in the tournament the other times. It's clear to see why the coffee has such a high price tag.

Hacienda La Esmeralda is ranked third on our list of the most expensive coffees in the world. Hacienda La Esmeralda has established itself as one of the best coffee growers in the world, selling at $350 a pound in a recent auction, gaining a global client base and so being able to charge accordingly.

The coffee is produced under the shadow of guava trees on the side of Mount Baru in Panama. Years of experience and expertise in generating great harvests, as well as a devotion to quality, have led to its success.

Over the years, Hacienda La Esmeralda has won various competitions and received numerous accolades.

Price: $350/Pound

The most well-known and recognized coffee on the list is Kopi Luwak, which costs around $160 per pound. The manner the producers obtain the coffee beans is what makes this premium coffee fascinating and distinct from the rest.

Kopi Luwak is made in Indonesia by feeding coffee cherries to Asian Palm Civets, small predatory mammals, and then waiting for the coffee beans to fall out of the civets' feces. During their digestion, these unusual critters ferment the coffee cherries, releasing enzymes that give the beans their distinct flavor.

Kopi Luwak draws thousands of people to Indonesia each year to sample the local coffee because of its unique method. In honor of the creature, Kopi Luwak is also known as civet coffee.

Price: $160/Pound

St.Helena is the world's fifth most expensive coffee, costing almost $79 per pound. St. Helena is a small island in the Atlantic Ocean about 1,200 miles off the west coast of Africa. It is well known for imprisoning Napoleon Bonaparte. Its geographical location has a significant impact on the growing circumstances of coffee, which are unique in the world.

It's also a challenging site to export from geographically, which contributes to the $79 price tag. However, because of its distinctive flavor, it has a sizable following, allowing the corporation to charge a premium for coffee that customers appreciate.

Price: $79/Pound

Molokai is by far one of the best examples of Hawaiian-grown coffee on the market, as it is cultivated in what may be called the best state in the United States for growing coffee, Hawaii.

Molokai is planted, produced, and roasted in Kualapu'u, Maui County, which has some of the best coffee growing conditions in the world, which, when paired with years of experience and refinement, allows Molokai to sell for around $51 per pound.

Price: $51/Pound

Jamaican Blue is cultivated at 5,000 feet in the Jamaican Blue mountains and costs $50 per pound. The area where the coffee beans are grown receives consistent rainfall throughout the year and has well-fertilized soil, helping the beans to thrive. It's frequently described as a light coffee with no initial bitterness or disagreeable aftertaste.

Jamaican Blue found a receptive audience in Japan and has since grown hugely popular in Japanese society. The Japanese are now the brand's largest importers.The reasons for this aren't entirely obvious, but it's most likely due to the moderate flavor, which appeals to those who can't stomach bitter coffee.

Price: $50/Pound

Following that is Fazenda Santa Ines, a Brazilian coffee bean that costs around $50 per pound. It is recognized for its delicious and sweet flavor and is planted at the base of the Mantiquera mountains in Brazil.

Fazenda Santa Ines has a wide fanbase around the world because of its over 100 years of coffee growing experience, making it simple to explain its $50 per pound price tag. It came in eighth place in the 2009 Cup of Excellence competition, and critics claim it's a fantastic cup with great value.

Price: $50/Pound

Los Planes is an El Salvadorian coffee farm run by a family. It's the first coffee on our list to win an award, placing second in the 2006 Cup of Excellence and sixth in the same competition in 2011.

This award-winning coffee is available in an unusual array of tastes, including tangerine with caramel and brown sugar threads. Los Planes has managed to build up a considerable loyal client base that appreciates the variety of flavors and refreshing taste despite the exorbitant price tag of $40 per pound. Los Planes coffee is the world's seventh most expensive coffee.

Price: $40/Pound

The last of 10 of the most expensive coffees on our list, Hawaiian Kona, will cost you back $35 a pound. To be labeled as "Kona Coffee," it must originate in the Kona districts of Hawaii.

The Kona districts provide ideal growing conditions for coffee beans. The weather is mostly bright with minimal wind and a light rain shower in the afternoons, and the volcanic soil is exceptionally mineral-rich.

Hawaiian Kona is noted for its exquisite flavor, which can only be defined as one-of-a-kind. Because the beans are extremely uncommon and in short supply, producers have resorted to blending pure Kona with less expensive beans to create a more inexpensive blend. Approximately 10% of most Kona packets will be 100 percent pure Kona.

If you want to get the whole Kona experience, seek packets that say "100% Kona Coffee."

Price: $35/Pound