Watchly Safety Review

World’s Most Expensive Coffee

0:33 · 285.3M views · October 19, 2023

Minor FlagsReviewed June 2026

2Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids but may gross out sensitive viewers due to its focus on coffee beans harvested from elephant dung. The educational value is moderate—it explains a unique coffee production process—but the repeated scatological humor and the line 'Nolan likes poop' could encourage potty talk. Overall, it's a light, curiosity-driven clip that's more silly than informative.

Content Breakdown · 2 Categories

Materialism & Wealth FlexingA little

The title 'World’s Most Expensive Coffee' and the framing of the video around a luxury, high-cost item may normalize or glamorize expensive consumption, though the content itself is more about the novelty of the production process than explicit wealth display.

See evidence (2)

“this is the most expensive coffee in the world”

“do you want to know why it's so expensive”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA little

The video features a novelty food challenge (tasting elephant dung coffee) which has a mild stunt-like quality, but it is not extreme or destructive; it is a genuine taste test of a unique product.

See evidence (3)

“they have these 20 elephants in Thailand digest the beans and they grab it out of their poop”

“so this is poop coffee”

“I love coffee don't ruin this for me”

What Parents Need to Know

The video explores how 'Black Ivory Coffee' is made by feeding coffee beans to elephants and collecting them from their dung. It does a good job sparking curiosity about unusual food production methods, but the constant jokes about poop and the phrase 'poop coffee' may lead younger kids to fixate on bathroom humor. There's no profanity, violence, or mature themes, but the gross-out factor is high. Parents should know the video is brief and ends with a playful tasting, not a deep dive into coffee culture.

Talk to Your Kids About

1What did you learn about how this special coffee is made? Does it make you curious about other unusual foods?
2Why do you think some people are willing to pay a lot for coffee made this way? Is it worth it?
3The video jokes a lot about poop. How do you think the people who make this coffee feel about their work?
4If you tried this coffee, do you think you would like it? Why or why not?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

We recommend age 8 and up. The content is not harmful, but the repeated scatological humor and focus on elephant dung may be too distracting or gross for younger children, and the educational value is light.

Is there any bad language in this video?

No, there is no profanity or strong language. The only potentially crude content is the repeated mention of 'poop' and 'dung' in a humorous context.

Does the video promote unhealthy eating or drinking?

No, it simply shows adults tasting an expensive coffee. There is no encouragement for children to drink coffee or consume anything unsafe.

Is this video educational?

It offers a very basic explanation of how Black Ivory Coffee is produced, but it focuses more on the novelty and gross-out factor than on detailed education. It may spark curiosity about food science but isn't a deep learning resource.

Could this video make my child obsessed with poop jokes?

It might, since the entire premise revolves around elephant dung and the phrase 'poop coffee' is repeated. If you want to avoid potty humor, this video may not be ideal.

Is there any hidden advertising or sponsorship?

No, the video does not appear to be sponsored. It seems to be a casual, curiosity-driven clip without paid promotion.