Know More about the Rare and Expensive Kopi Luwak Coffee
As a coffee connoisseur, you must be acquainted with the big names associated with commercial coffee producing industry. But have you ever heard about the most peculiar type of coffee called Kopi Luwak or civet. It comes straight from the Indonesian Islands and is one of the most expensive coffees in the world.
In the forests of these islands, inhabit strange mongoose-like mammals known as ‘civets’. They stay at tree tops and feed on red coffee cherries. The civets are very choosy and select only the reddest and ripest cherries. During the process of digestion, these cherries are partially digested and the inner seed does not get consumed. However, the proteolytic enzymes present in the stomach of the little civets seep into the beans providing them with the amazing aroma and taste this coffee is renowned for. Inner coffee beans, still enclosed by some of the inner layers are defecated by the civet on the jungle floor.
Local farmers search the forest floor and collect the ones that remain intact. They wash these partially digested coffee beans and then leave them for sun drying. The remaining production procedure is quite similar to that of the normal coffee. But the roasting part differs a little and requires perfect skill and knowledge. During kopi Luwak production process, the beans are only light roasted in order to leave the distinct natural flavours undisturbed.
It is this robust taste and unique flavour that differentiates Kopi Luwak or civet coffee from the rest. Kopi Luwak coffee is less bitter in taste and richer and balanced. This rich, famed taste has kept the price of these beans unbelievable high. These beans, being unique and rare, have a great demand. They are not available like other brands present in the market. Those who have been fortunate enough to sip a cup of it, claim that the taste is unparalleled and unique.
It is easier to find this kind of coffee in Sumatra, Java and some other Indonesian islands. The beans can also be located in some remote parts of Philippines and in Vietnam as well. If you are also interested in relishing its marvellous flavour then use the internet for finding online coffee stores that sell these coffee beans.
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