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A rich, bold flavor and luckily very little aroma. I bought 4 packages before I was informed that Luwak coffee is made from none other than mongoose droppings.
I ask the taxi driver who is taking me to the airport if we can stop for a specialty coffee, something unique to Bali. He pulls up to the private home that doubles up as a cafe and we find a family of seven that cares for a coffee compound, complete with a lush flower-filled garden and temple.
He explains how the mongoose eats the coffee berries that fall from the tree, creates enzymes during digestion and then pops out ‘beans’ ready for drying, cleaning and roasting.
Well in that case, bring me a cup! I pay more than I would for a Starbucks coffee and enjoy the experience, as organic as it can get. One of the rarest and most expensive coffees in the world, this brew is known for its low caffeine content and health benefits.
The digestive enzymes in the stomach of the mongoose enhance the fermentation and purification process. The process excludes using machinery, which means that it is truly made with care. No animals are harmed in the making of this coffee!
I gently suggest to the owner that when he presents ‘coffee from animal’ to future guests it might be best to add the word ‘poop’ to the end of his sentence.
Am I happy about the purchase I made at the market? A few friends got some nice gifts upon my return.
Kopi Luwak Dewi Laksmi & Traditional House Compound
Br. Bucuan Negara
Batuan, Gianyar,
Bali
+62 (361) 7835256 +62 (361) 7835256
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