subject: Would You Like To Taste The World's Rarest Coffee? [print this page] Kopi Luwak is a type of coffee that is obtained from the beans that have been eaten by Asian Palm Civet animals. These beans are also expelled by excrement. These animals feed on ripe beans that they don't fully digest.
In Indonesian language, Kopi means coffee and Luwak means Asian Palm Civet. Besides these coffee beans, this animal feeds on insects, small mammals and other fruits. Even if the inner bean is not digested, it is chemically altered in the digestive tract of the animal, enzymes that add spice and thanks to destroying proteins, these can reduce the bitter taste . This enzyme is the so-called protease. The animal droppings are harvested, then washed thoroughly and fried in a way not to lose or destroy the complex flavor that they acquired in the digestive process in the gut of the animal.
The coffee is harvested on the island of Jawa, Sumatra, Bali, Sulawesi, Philippines, East Timor and regions of southern India. The main markets where Kopi Luwak is sold are USA and Japan.
It is considered that Kopi Luwak is the rarest coffee in the world of which production is limited to only a few tones each year. The particularity that makes this rare and appreciated in luxury restaurants and cafes worldwide is its way of production. Scientific studies show that thanks to the process of washing and cleaning that this coffee is supposed to, Kopi Luwak is cleaner than usual .
This coffee is considered to be powerful, balanced, with floral flavors and caramel notes. It is less bitter than usual coffees, as it is being mildly fried in order to maintain its acidity. From the quality point of view, it is a Specialty Grade and it does not contain defects because the beans are individually chosen before packaging.
No wonder why this coffee won numerous prizes for tasting contests. If you have a possibility to taste tis, you should not hesitate too much. Are you thinking to try or not because these beans were partially digested by an animal? In this situation, the answer is still affirmative because we already mentioned the scientific studies that already proved the fact that this type of coffee is the cleanest and healthiest, compared with other coffees.
It's not a random fact that a cup of this coffee in restaurants and cafes would cost you a significant amount of money. If you have the opportunity to taste Kopi Luwak in a restaurant or caf, you should definitely go for it, regardless of its price because there are only a few people worldwide who have such a great chance! This coffee is tasty, healthy and powerful, so there's no reason why you wouldn't enjoy a cup of Kopi Luwak!
