Why coffee lovers paid $100 for a cup at Christchurch cafe Rook

Home / New Zealand / ChristchurchMike ThorpeSenior journalist·NZ Herald·21 Sep, 2026 12:00 AM5 mins to read‌Customers at Rook Cafe in Christchurch try a pricey pot of caffeine.On the face of it, a $100 cup of coffee in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis seems absolutely ludicrous. Even in times of great prosperity, that’s a price tag that will make headlines. So, who are these people that can afford to throw $100 at something that most of AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.