The most expensive coffee in the world is made from elephant dung, and it’s called Black Ivory coffee. It costs $50 per cup, with coffee beans going for $1,000 for 1.1 pounds (0.5 kg). Purchase Black Ivory Coffee here and try it out for yourself.

In comparison, Kopi Luwak coffee is made by feeding coffee beans to a mongoose and then using its feces. It costs $160 per pound, or if you just want to take a sip, you can buy one brewed cup serving for $35-80. You can purchase Kopi Luwak here.

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