Believe it or not, one of the world’s most expensive coffees is French! This king of coffees is produced on family plantations in the mountains of Reunion Island, a French overseas department, located in the middle of the Indian Ocean. The coffee, called Bourbon Pointu (because of the pointy shaped beans) is so rare that one kilo of this black gold can go for up to $760! Making a cup of this brew cost as much as $25! Japanese, Swiss, Americans, Taiwanese… this coffee appeals to people from all over the world. « Like one of France’s finest wines, you don’t just taste it, you savour it! ». Every step in its production is traditional. Discover in our report the secrets of this exceptional coffee made in France.
