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Okay, I admit I am not a coffee drinker.  Don't like it.  Never had.

But I have coffee aficionados in the family and among my friends.  So, I try to know something about the culinary art that is brewing coffee.

So, I am having a conversation with another member here, who is, by all rights, a coffee fiend!  She loves it and knows her stuff.  So I mentioned, in regard to some Sumatran beans I recently purchased, I had read about Kopi Luwak, a.k.a. "Civet coffee."  It is from Indonesia and is reportedly the most expensive coffee in the world.  Why? you ask - here's why:

Also known as Indonesia Palm Civet Coffee, Animal Coffee, or Cat Coffee.

Kopi Luwak coffee comes from the Indonesian island of Sumatra, an area well known for its excellent coffee. Also native to this area is a small civit-like animal called Paradoxurus, the locals call them luwaks. These little mammals live in the trees and one of their favorite foods is the red ripe coffee cherry. These animals eat the cherries, bean and all. While the bean is in the little guy's stomach, it undergoes chemical treatments and fermentations. The bean finishes its journey through their digestive system, and exits. The still-intact beans are collected from the forest floor, cleaned, then roasted and ground just like any other coffee.

The result is this Kopi Luwak coffee that is said to be like no other. It has a rich, heavy flavor with hints of caramel & chocolate. Other terms used to describe it are earthy, musty, and exotic. The Kopi Luwak body is almost syrupy and it is very smooth.

http://luwakkopi.com/

Yes, the coffee beans are predigested and collected from civet turds.  Let me say, I am open to suggestion.  And we have some Indonesians and East Asians on the site who may be very familiar with the product.

What say you?

LMAO.

I say... bring it on! Cat poop coffee ftw!

This reminds me of a documentary of the jungle dwellers in the Amazon (I believe). They chew some sort of bean or whatnot and spit it in a bowl, the westerners actually drank this concoction. I think I threw up in my mouth just a little. Oh God!

No, I won't drink this coffee!  :D

Quote from: Sephirah on January 20, 2014, 08:47:23 PM
LMAO.

I say... bring it on! Cat poop coffee ftw!

Oh Lordy!  There is one in every bunch  ::)

Quote from: Jamie D on January 20, 2014, 08:45:38 PM
Okay, I admit I am not a coffee drinker.  Don't like it.  Never had.

But I have coffee aficionados in the family and among my friends.  So, I try to know something about the culinary art that is brewing coffee.

So, I am having a conversation with another member here, who is, by all rights, a coffee fiend!  She loves it and knows her stuff.  So I mentioned, in regard to some Sumatran beans I recently purchased, I had read about Kopi Luwak, a.k.a. "Civet coffee."  It is from Indonesia and is reportedly the most expensive coffee in the world.  Why? you ask - here's why:

Also known as Indonesia Palm Civet Coffee, Animal Coffee, or Cat Coffee.

Kopi Luwak coffee comes from the Indonesian island of Sumatra, an area well known for its excellent coffee. Also native to this area is a small civit-like animal called Paradoxurus, the locals call them luwaks. These little mammals live in the trees and one of their favorite foods is the red ripe coffee cherry. These animals eat the cherries, bean and all. While the bean is in the little guy's stomach, it undergoes chemical treatments and fermentations. The bean finishes its journey through their digestive system, and exits. The still-intact beans are collected from the forest floor, cleaned, then roasted and ground just like any other coffee.

The result is this Kopi Luwak coffee that is said to be like no other. It has a rich, heavy flavor with hints of caramel & chocolate. Other terms used to describe it are earthy, musty, and exotic. The Kopi Luwak body is almost syrupy and it is very smooth.

http://luwakkopi.com/

Yes, the coffee beans are predigested and collected from civet turds.  Let me say, I am open to suggestion.  And we have some Indonesians and East Asians on the site who may be very familiar with the product.

What say you?

Kia Ora Jamie,

I no longer drink coffee, but if I did I would also have it black with a spoonful of bee vomit  ::)

After note: I travelled through Sumatra back in the early 1980s, at the time I did drink coffee, so it's possible I've tried it already...

Now I drink Oolong tea with a spoonful of local bee's vomit..(The local stuff helps control my  hayfever)

Metta Zenda :)

From their site:

"Because of the rarity of this kopi Luwak coffee, the price is quite outrageous. If you can find a vendor, the current cost for a pound of Kopi Luwak is around $300 or more. Some more adventurous coffee houses are selling it by the cup, but you won't likely find it at your local coffee shop just yet. The coffee isn't so spectacular that it's truly worth that amount of money. You are paying for the experience of enjoying such an unusual and rare delicacy. "

Wow, shocker huh? Come on! It came out of a cat's butt! It's likely mixed in with rancid rats and who knows what.

This shatters the genius of the pet rock or bottled water. These people found a way to sell poop for $300 a pound. Good for them.  :o

Quote from: Nikko on January 20, 2014, 09:07:04 PM
Wow, shocker huh? Come on! It came out of a cat's butt! It's likely mixed in with rancid rats and who knows what.

Nah, those are sold separately, as an alternative to croissants. $40 each. ;D

I need a bucket

Quote from: Jamie D on January 20, 2014, 09:23:15 PM
I need a bucket

;D ;D

A cup full isn't enough for you, huh?

Quote from: Sephirah on January 20, 2014, 09:27:31 PM
;D ;D

A cup full isn't enough for you, huh?

:D :D :D :D :D

I'd try it if it was affordable or given to me for free.

I've heard about this probably about 5 years ago listening to the BBC World Service, and have been waiting to try it ever since. I love coffee and I love trying new things. I just can't justify spending $40+ dollars on a 4 oz bag (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_4?url=search-alias%3Dgrocery&field-keywords=kopi%20luwak&sprefix=kopi%2Caps%2C381).

Quote from: Sephirah on January 20, 2014, 09:27:31 PM
;D ;D

A cup full isn't enough for you, huh?

I was thinking about Mr Creosote

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fen%2F4%2F45%2FMonthy_Pythons_The_Meaning_of_Life_MrCreosoteSketch.jpg&hash=313d7fb538ff3b82f3b89f1892102505285675fb)

Quote from: Jamie D on January 20, 2014, 09:36:07 PM
I was thinking about Mr Creosote

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fen%2F4%2F45%2FMonthy_Pythons_The_Meaning_of_Life_MrCreosoteSketch.jpg&hash=313d7fb538ff3b82f3b89f1892102505285675fb)

Drinking amazon spit just moved up my list of drink preferences.  ;D

Hi Jamie,

I bought some with a friend for a company occasion about five years ago.  We bought it on a whim.  I can't remember I think it was $100 and made a few pots.   Anyway I'm like you I'm not a coffee drinker, it gets my heart racing, but I tried a small cup.  It tasted like coffee to me.  The coffee drinkers said it had a mellow taste, I believe they prefer a higher octane coffee.   Anyway, I don't think one person there ever went out of their way to buy the stuff again.  It seems to be a bit of a novelty item.

Hope this helps,
Paige