Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Crappy Coffee For $200 A Pound

If you saw the movie: "The Bucket List" you'll remember there was a scene regarding the price of the world's most expensive coffee beans. The beans are literally 'pooped' by a civet. If you desire a more in-depth analysis read on:

The coffee is highly prized for its smooth flavor and bitterless aftertaste, sometimes fetching well over $200 a pound online. Indonesia’s top Islamic body declared Tuesday that Muslims can drink civet coffee — the world’s most expensive coffee, which is extracted from the dung of civet cats.

Kopi Luwak, which takes it name from the Indonesian word for civets, is made from hard beans that have been eaten by the nocturnal critters and then fermented in their stomachs before being pooped out and roasted. Civet cats are mongoose-like animals.


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