UK's most expensive coffee: Scots farm launches '£272 flat white'

A farm in East Ayrshire has launched the UK’s most expensive coffee to help fund a zero-waste dairy facility.

Mossgiel Farm announced the £272 flat white, which includes 34 shares in their business, will turn customers into investors in sustainable dairy farming.

The drink consists of espresso and steamed milk from Mossgiel Farm in Mauchline. It will be available at 13 Scottish cafes on November 23.

Mossgiel’s coffee is the most expensive in the UK, a title previously held by a flat white at Shot London in Mayfair, which cost £265 and was made with Japanese Typica beans.

It comes as part of Mossgiel Farm owner Bryce Cunningham’s drive to raise funds for a state-of-the-art, zero-waste dairy facility, which will give them the backing needed to “revolutionise” milk consumption.

Mr Cunningham, who returned to his family farm in 2016 after the loss of both his father and grandfather, said he hopes the “shock factor” of the coffee price makes consumers 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,” he said.

“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?”

The £272 flat white includes 34 shares in their business, turning customers into investors in sustainable dairy farming. Mossgiel Farm

He added: “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.”

Mr Cunningham said 290 people have backed the campaign so far and encouraged more to join to make a difference in an industry controlled by “big dairy”, by reducing plastic waste, using renewable energy, and prioritising animal welfare.

The farm previously became the first UK dairy to eliminate single-use plastics.