Un coffee from 265 pounds, or almost 320 euros: The price seems almost a mistake, but it is not. Carmie SellittoInfluencer and food bloggerhas decided to test the most expensive coffee in the United Kingdomserved in Renowned “Shot” local in Mayfairin the center of London. His mission? Find out if it really is worth it. The judgment? Definitely less enthusiastic than you could expect.
The disappointment of a 320 euro frozen coffee
Carmie chose to order a Iced milkthat is, a cold milk coffee. The experience, however, was far from memorable. The vote was of Just 5 out of 10 points. «The straw was gold. I think I seriously threw my money away, “he wrote in his viral video. Not only did he not like it, but he also criticized the flavor: “He didn’t even know about coffee, he seemed more a fruit juice”. His analysis did not stop there: “The amount of flavors I felt in my mouth really caught me by surprise”, adding an important detail on ice, which according to him ruined the experience: “The ice cubes were poor and melted too quicklywatering down the flavor of coffee ».
Why does it cost so much?
The reason for this high price lies in the Japanese Chicchi di Typicaa rare variety of cultivated Arabica on the island of Okinawain Japan. The cost for A kilo of these beans is dizzying: 1,480 pounds, about 1,770 euros (without considering shipping costs). As he explained to Telegraph From Maxwell Colonna-Dashwoodcoffee expert, this type of Arabica is extremely rare and difficult to grow due to difficult Japanese climatic conditions.
In the end, the question remains: a coffee that empties your wallet but does not fill your heart, really deserves the title of “more expensive” in London? Or rather, at this point, It would not be more convenient to take a tour in Italy And enjoy a decent espresso with a few hundred euros more in your pocket?
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