£272 flat white coffee on sale at Scots farm as owner backs 'good deal'

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A dairy farmer has created the UK's most expensive coffee, charging a whopping £272 per drink. The flat white, launched at Mossgiel Farm in Mauchline, Ayrshire, consists of espresso and steamed milk and will be available at 13 Scottish cafes this Saturday, November 23.

Mossgiel Farm owner Bryce Cunningham's high-priced drink has overtaken the previous dearest situated in Mayfair, London, which cost £265 for a flat white made from Japanese Typica beans and served in an elaborate gold-plated V60.

The costly coffee is part of Bryce's bold drive to raise funds for a state-of-the-art, zero-waste dairy facility, which will give them the backing needed to revolutionise the way we consume milk. Alongside the flat white, 34 shares in Mossgiel Farm will be thrown in too.

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, 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."

With its creative approach to organic milk production, Mossgiel Farm, where Rabbie Burns once ploughed the fields and penned many of his most well-known songs, is on a mission to challenge the supremacy of big dairy. The farm is almost halfway to its £272,000 crowdfunding target to finance a new facility that would enable Mossgiel to double output and enter new markets, including London, having already secured almost £117,000 of that amount.

Customers are encouraged to reconsider their expenditures and make a little but meaningful investment in transforming the dairy sector via the £272 flat white. The opportunity to learn more about Mossgiel's crowdfunding campaign and make a direct investment through Crowdcube is available for each cup.

The coffee will be found at 13 coffee shops across Scotland. In Edinburgh, Williams & Johnson, The Lady and the Bear, The Dean, and Disposition Coffee are taking part. Ayrshire is represented by Gilmartin’s, while Glasgow sees support from Hinba, The Good Coffee Cartel, Ottoman Coffee, Spitfire Espresso, and both Thomson’s.

Mossgiel's Crowdcube page provides a variety of investment choices starting at only £8, enabling everyone to get involved and support the farm's cause, even if £272 seems like a bit much for their morning coffee. Farm visits, exclusive meals with Bryce Cunningham, and even a private barn dance for top-tier investors are among the benefits offered to investors.

For more information on Mossgiel’s crowdfunding campaign and to sign up for the £272 flat white, visit Crowdcube.

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