Facts About Kopi Luwak - World’s Most Expensive Coffee Made From Poop Of Civet

Kopi is the Indonesian word for coffee, and Luwak is the Indonesian word for a small animal that has a resemblance to a cat. Hence, Kopi Luwak is often called cat poop coffee.

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However, that name is not entirely accurate since civets are not really cats. They are a related animal native to Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

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A special enzymatic process occurs in the civets’ stomachs where acids interact with the beans. This is how the beans become less acidic.

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Despite the rigorous process, the beans are thoroughly cleaned and then roasted at a high temperature, which is over 400 Fahrenheit.

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This ensures that the coffee is 100% safe to drink.

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