A dairy farmer in Ayrshire is to launch the most expensive coffee in the UK from 13 different café’s this weekend.
The £272 coffee drink consists of espresso and steamed milk from Mossgiel Farm in Mauchline, Ayrshire and will be available this Saturday.
Previously, the most expensive coffee in the UK was a £265 flat white at Shot London in Mayfair, made with Japanese Typica beans and served in an elaborate gold-plated V60.
It’s all part of plans from Mossgiel Farm owner Bryce Cunningham who is trying to raise funds for a state-of-the-art, zero-waste dairy facility which would give them the backing to revolutionise the way people consume milk.
As well as the coffee, the £272 also includes 34 shares in Mossgiel Farm as part of the deal.
Mossgiel’s milk is a go-to for speciality coffee shops across the country and owners have got behind the crowdfunder, with 13 shops across Scotland backing the campaign.
Glasgow’s Hinba, The Good Coffee Cartel, Ottoman Coffee, Spitfire Espress and both Thomson’s, Edinburgh’s Williams & Johnson, the Lady and the Bear, The Dean and Dispoisition Coffee as well as Gilmartin’s in Ayrshire will all take part.
Owner Bryce Cunningham said: “Sometimes it takes a little shock factor to make people think differently. This coffee costs nearly 80 times the price of an average flat white in the UK – but it’s much more than just a lovely drink. You’re investing in a sustainable future for farming and joining a movement that’s changing the dairy industry. We know it sounds crazy, but when you break it down, it’s a pretty good deal. How much is the future of farming worth?
“Young people are often criticised for spending too much on flat whites – but on the most part they are driven by purpose and a desire to make a difference. We are so grateful to the 290 people who have backed us so far, and want more people to join our herd, to help us make a difference in an industry controlled by ‘Big Dairy’, by reducing plastic waste, using renewable energy, and prioritising animal welfare. “
Mossgiel Farm is where Robert Burns used to plough fields and where he wrote many of his most famous verses.
It’s now on a mission to challenge the dominance of big dairy with its innovative approach to organic milk production, with more than £117,000 raised already.
The farm is nearly halfway towards its £272,000 crowdfunding goal to fund a facility which will allow Mossgiel to double production and expand into new markets.
The £272 flat white encourages customers to rethink their spending and make a small but meaningful investment in changing the industry.
Bryce, who returned to his family farm in 2016 after the loss of both his father and grandfather, has spent years transforming Mossgiel into a leader in sustainable agriculture.
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The farm became the first UK dairy to eliminate single-use plastics, and its unique low-temperature brewing process preserves the natural flavours of milk, providing a fresher, fuller-bodied taste. Mossgiel’s trademarked Cow with Calf programme allows cows to raise their calves naturally, rejecting industry practices that separate calves from their mothers at birth.
Mossgiel are also offering a Crowdcube page with a range of investment opportunities starting at £8, with rewards including farm tours, exclusive dinners and a personal barn dance for top tier investors.
For more information on Mossgiel’s crowdfunding campaign and to sign up for the £272 flat white, visit Crowdcube.
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