Would you try Civet coffee if you really knew where it came from?Civet coffee used to average as high as $1,300 per kilo, why is that?The hype behind the Kopi Luwak or Coffee Alamid (other names) might have brought you here right? If not, you must probably confirming if the Civet cat coffee comes from the "waste" of a cat-sized mammal that is found in South-East Asia and Southern China. Well the answer is yes but I hope that doesn't stop your interest in this delicious coffee, so read on. Really, what is Civet coffee? It is one the most rare and expensive gourmet coffee in the world, that's why it is much coveted by coffee connoisseurs. It comes from an unusual source though, as it is from the droppings of the nocturnal Asian Palm Civet. This Civets consume the red coffee cherries, and they usually get the sweetest and the ripest. The inner bean of the cherry isn't digested but acquire a unique combination of enzymes breaking down the proteins that typically give coffee its bitter taste in the Civet's stomach. But this is what gives the Civet coffee it's excellent taste. When the bean is defecated, villagers then pick them to wash then give them a light roast so as not to destroy any of the complex flavors it has. Did you know? Civets are usually seen as pests in the Philippines and are hunted for their meat. 
What makes Civet coffee the most expensive coffee in the world? There are two reasons why it's priced this way: it's rare and it has excellent taste. With the demand for the Civet cat coffee growing through the years, the supply of this coffee would have to catch up. But only around 450-500 kg of Civet coffee is produced each year. This is mainly sold (exported to) in the US and Japan but slowly is being sold in other countries. There was a time where the Civet Cat coffee was sold more than $1,000 per kilo but these days you could purchase them for around$500 per kilo. What adds to the demand of this is that it actually has an excellent taste - none like you've tasted. It is very rich andstrong and has a hint of dark chocolate with hazelnuts. It also has less bitterness and has a very clean aftertaste. So, is this Kopi Luwak or Coffee Alamid worth the hype and the price? If you're a true coffee lover, then trying the Civet Coffee is worth the money. But if you're just a casual drinker of coffee then maybe a cup of this once in awhile would be nice. To be honest, I am really not a big fan of spending a lot of money on coffee on a regular basis unless of course you have disposable income to spend on it. Another thing, if you will be having trips to the Philippines, Indonesia or Vietnam, it would be better to try it there as it can be cheaper. While you're in the Philippines, you might want to try their liberica coffee (Kapeng Barako). Another question we ask is, are Civet cats really cats? No, they're not cats nor weasels but come from the family of Viverridae. Let us know if you've tried the civet cat coffee all right? Enjoy! Write YOUR review here.Do you have a review? A question? A feedback? Or a comment? Feel free to write it below. Liked this Civet Coffee article? Subscribe / Read more / Follow CoffeeTickle.com: Here are more interesting articles about Coffee Beans: |
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