What is Kopi Luwak Coffee?
Kopi luwak coffee, or “civet coffee,” is a special type of coffee from Southeast Asia. It is made by passing the beans through the digestive system of an animal called a civet.CivetPalm civets are animals akin to weasels that live in Southeast Asia. They typically eat small mammals, insects and fruit, including coffee berries.ProcessCivets eat the ripest coffee berries, digesting the fruit and leaving the coffee beans themselves in their droppings. These beans are collected and either placed with other coffee beans or collected separately and sold as kopi luwak coffee.CoffeeThe coffee is known for its strong, complex taste and equally strong aroma.
