Civet Coffee Facts
April 3, 2010 by JoelC2009
Are you curious enough to try out a cup of civet cat coffee from beans taken from the animal’s poop? If you are a coffee connoisseur, then it is likely that your answer to that question is yes. For less adventurous people however, the mere thought of swallowing anything that came in contact with dung is a turn-off. But civet coffee fans say that you only have to drink it once to be converted.
Known as one of the world’s rarest and most expensive coffees, civet coffee is only made in some parts of Asia. It is known by many names, such as kopi luwak in Indonesia, and kape alamid in the Philippines. The name civet coffee comes from the fact that the beans are harvested from the manure of a member of the mongoose family called the civet cat, also known as the Asian Palm Civet. The choicest coffee cherries are gobbled up by the civet cat, and the seeds are partially digested in its digestive tract before coming out whole in the animal’s manure. Coffee farmers then watch out for the areas in the farm or forest that the civet cat chooses to use as their litter box, and picks the dung covered beans. The harvested beans go through processing, which involves a thorough washing, sun drying, and roasting. This process is said to get rid of any germs on the coffee beans.
It is not unusual to find a mix of Liberica, Exelsa, Robusta and Arabica coffee varieties making up each batch of civet coffee, depending on what the animal ate. According to one study, the enzymes in the civet cat’s digestive tract augment the flavors of the different coffee varieties. When brewed, civet coffee has been characterized as thick and aromatic, and the taste is said to be smooth, sweet, slightly dark and chocolatey. Unlike other coffees, civet coffee is does not have that bitter aftertaste.
Approximately 2000 kilos or so are made of this tasty treat annually, as civet coffee is still gathered from the droppings of civet cats in the wild. There are some reports of civet cat farms that coerce the animals to eat coffee beans, but allegedly these animals produce less under duress. Thus, the supply will always remain low.
You can find civet coffee devotees around the world, from the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Prices for this bizarre food item can go as expensive as 100 dollars for 100 grams, or about $30 per cup, mostly due to minimal and labor intensive production. You can purchase both ground or whole roasted beans in gourmet cafes, in some Asian markets, or in online stores. But beware, there are many fake or adulterated civet coffee beans in the market today, so make sure to shop around for a good store before making a purchase.
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