At Island Coffee Traders, we are devoted to crafting the world’s finest 100 percent authentic Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, grown sustainably on our own estate. While we celebrate rarity and excellence in coffee, we do not trade in Caffè Raro or any coffee outside our farm due to ethical and quality principles. However, we believe in transparency, so we’re sharing insights into this controversial blend for educational purposes.
What Is Caffè Raro?
Caffè Raro is an ultra-exclusive coffee blend created by internationally renowned barista David Cooper, combining two of the world’s rarest coffees:
1. Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee
Grown only in Jamaica’s Blue Mountain region at elevations above 2,000 feet
Known for its smooth, mild flavor with chocolatey sweetness and zero bitterness—despite its high price Japan purchases 80 percent of the annual harvest, making it scarce globally.
2. Kopi Luwak (Civet Coffee)
Sourced from Indonesia, these beans are harvested from the droppings of the Asian palm civet (a cat-like mammal). The civet digests the coffee cherry pulp, fermenting the beans naturally. Marketed as having a rich, earthy, low-acidity flavor, but plagued by animal welfare abuses and counterfeit operations
The Creation of Caffè Raro
Developed as a joint project by David Cooper, DeLonghi, and London’s Peter Jones department store. Cooper slowly hand-roasted each bean variety in small 500g batches for 12 minutes to a dark roast, aiming for a smooth espresso ideal for lattes or cappuccinos. The blend was sold as a 67 USD (50 EUR) single 2-ounce espresso shot at Peter Jones, dubbed “the world’s rarest coffee”
Why Island Coffee Traders Does Not Sell Caffè Raro
Exclusive Commitment to Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee
We focus solely on our estate-grown JBM coffee, ensuring unmatched quality, traceability, and authenticity
Ethical Concerns Around Kopi Luwak
Most civets are caged in inhumane conditions for mass production
Truly wild-sourced Kopi Luwak is extremely rare; the market is rife with fraud
A Blend at Odds with Our Values
While Cooper’s experiment yielded a sweet, earthy, low-acidity espresso, we believe luxury coffee should never compromise ethics
Experience the Pure Luxury of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee
As stewards of our own Jamaican Blue Mountain estate, we guarantee:
Single-Origin Excellence – No blends, just the purest expression of JBM’s floral, chocolatey notes
Certified Authenticity – Every batch meets strict Jamaican Coffee Industry Board standards
Ethical Farming – Grown under shade trees, handpicked, and sustainably processed
The True Taste of Rarity
Unlike blended rarities like Caffè Raro, our coffee speaks for itself:
“Many are amazed that a coffee so mild and smooth commands such prestige—until they taste it. The balance, brightness, and clean finish are unmatched.”
Discover Coffee Crafted with Integrity
At Island Coffee Traders, we invite you to savor the world’s most storied coffee—grown, harvested, and roasted with unwavering respect for tradition and nature.
No shortcuts. No compromises. Just the pinnacle of coffee, from our soil to your cup.
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