Kopi Luwak
Kopi luwak consists of cherries eaten, digested and defecated by the Asian palm civet. The beans are then cleaned and processed. Finding free-range kopi luwak is labor-intensive. Civets are often removed from the wild. They are kept in small cages on coffee plantations that fail animal welfare standards.
The origin of kopi luwak connects to Indonesia’s coffee history. In the 19th century, Java farmers collected excreted beans. Professional tasters distinguished kopi luwak from other samples. Some critics claim it is simply a gimmick.
Coffee Worldwide
Coffee worldwide traces back to ancient Ethiopian forests. Decaf coffee contains less caffeine. It is less likely to cause diarrhea. But decaf coffee still contains some caffeine. The acidity and caffeine are more effectively extracted.
Pricing and Quality
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Additional Information
The coffee produced by monkeys in Taiwan and India is actually chewed and spit out. Asian palm civets are increasingly caught and traded. Finding free-range kopi luwak is labor-intensive. Civets are often removed from the wild. They are kept in small cages on coffee plantations that fail animal welfare standards.
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