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KOPI LUWAK -
Kopi Luwak is a rare, high-end coffee from Indonesia produced by feeding coffee cherries to wild Asian palm civets. Proteolytic enzymes in the civet's digestive tract reduce bitterness and alter the bean's flavor profile, resulting in a smooth, earthy taste with hints of chocolate. Beans are excreted, collected, thoroughly cleaned, and roasted. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Details
- Price: High cost, ranging from roughly $55 for 2 oz to over $400-$600 per kilogram, often called the world's most expensive coffee.
- Flavor Profile: Noted for being very smooth, low in acidity, and aromatic with earthy, nutty, or chocolate notes.
- Production: While traditionally gathered from wild civets, high demand has led to unethical farming practices where animals are caged. Ethical, "wild-sourced" or "cage-free" products are available and prioritized by discerning buyers.
- Origin: The practice originated in the 19th century during Dutch colonization in Indonesia.