kopi luwak is made from coffee beans plucked from civets’ feces This is bad news for civets. It’s the world’s most expensive coffee most expensive coffee Although kopi luwak is a form of processing rather than a variety of coffee, it has been called one of the most expensive coffees in the world, with retail … Read more
An average cup of ‘kopi luwak‘ in Bali can set you back US$35 to US$80 The belief is that the digestive enzymes remove the acidity from the coffee beans, resulting in a smoother cup of joe. How much does a cup of kopi luwak cost? In the West, kopi luwak has become known as “cat … Read more
What makes civet coffee superior? Wild civets only eat the ripest coffee cherries (which make the best coffee) which ferment in their digestive tract During this process of around 24 to 36 hours enzymes break down some of the beans’ proteins – altering the taste and chemical composition of the end product. Why is civet … Read more
monkey coffee is a rare type of coffee bean from India and Taiwan Though it’s sometimes called monkey poop coffee, the name “monkey spit coffee” would be more appropriate. The rhesus monkeys and Formosan rock macaques who help “process” the beans do not ingest them. What is the coffee that monkeys eat and poop out? … Read more
With jamaica blue mountain coffee, while you may be paying a lot, you are certainly guaranteeing coffee that is of the highest quality. If you are lucky enough to enjoy this great masterpiece of coffee, you will see firsthand why the price these beans fetch is a handsome one! What is so special about Jamaican … Read more
kopi luwak is coffee made from beans that have been digested by a civet cat (i.e. “cat poop coffee“). Balinese farmers have touted for generations that this method produces the best-tasting coffee. But lots of kopi luwak is produced by civets held in disturbing, inhumane conditions. Why do people drink coffee from cat poop? Kopi … Read more
Large ingestions of caffeine can be fatal to dogs and cats , especially if no treatment is given. Dogs and cats are more sensitive to caffeine than humans are. How much coffee is poisonous to cats? These signs usually occur within 1-2 hours of ingestion. toxic consumption: In dogs, 140 mg/kg (63 mg/lb) can be … Read more
Typically sells for US$65 per pound. Only grown in a specific region of Jamaica’s blue mountains. How much is Blue Mountain coffee per pound? The natural result is some premium mark ups and a seriously high price tag. Most Blue Mountain coffee comes in at about $58/lb !. Why Blue Mountain coffee is so expensive? … Read more
Is geisha coffee good? Many considered Geisha coffee’s some of the top rated beans in the world It was first brought from Ethiopia to Costa Rica in the 1950s to the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center. Why is Geisha coffee so special? The main reason the gesha coffee is so special is actually … Read more
Arabica contains almost 60% more lipids and almost twice the amount of sugar. These play an important part in not only the flavor, but the aroma and body of the coffee. Arabica beans taste better because the increase in sugar gives the coffee a better taste, a cleaner mouthfeel, and a decrease in bitterness Which … Read more