Authentic Kopi Luwak Coffee
Experience the world's most exclusive coffee, known for its unique production process and exquisite flavor profile.
Welcome to the world of Kopi Luwak, the most expensive and controversial coffee in existence. This rare delicacy originates from Indonesia, where Asian palm civets consume and digest coffee cherries, imparting a unique flavor to the beans through their digestive process.
The resulting coffee is known for its smooth, less acidic taste with notes of caramel and chocolate. The production process is labor-intensive, involving the collection of partially digested coffee beans from civet droppings, thorough washing, and careful roasting. While controversial due to animal welfare concerns, some producers now offer ethically sourced, wild-harvested Kopi Luwak.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Discover why Kopi Luwak is a coffee connoisseur's dream:
- Unparalleled smoothness and rich flavor profile
- Exclusive experience of tasting one of the world's rarest coffees
- Conversation starter with its unique production process
- Subtle notes of caramel and chocolate
- Low acidity, making it gentle on the stomach
Authentic Kopi Luwak Coffee
Experience the world's most exclusive coffee, known for its unique production process and exquisite flavor profile.
Equipment
- Coffee grinder
- French press
- Kettle
- Timer
- Preheated cups
Ingredients
- 20g Kopi Luwak coffee beans, medium-fine grind
- 400ml filtered water, just off the boil (around 95°C/203°F)
- Optional: sugar or cream to taste
Instructions
- Grind the Kopi Luwak coffee beans to a medium-fine consistency, similar to table salt.
- Place the ground coffee in a French press.
- Pour the hot water over the grounds, ensuring all the coffee is saturated.
- Gently stir the mixture and let it steep for 4 minutes.
- Slowly press down the plunger, separating the brewed coffee from the grounds.
- Pour the coffee into preheated cups and serve immediately.
- Add sugar or cream if desired, but we recommend trying it black first to experience the full flavor profile.
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