A Journey Through the World's Most Expensive Coffee
Introduction : Introduce Kopi Luwak as the world's most expensive coffee and its unique production process involving civet cats. Kopi Luwak Origins : Unique journey Kopi Luwak, often referred to as civet coffee, is indeed a unique and intriguing coffee variety. Its origins can be traced back to Indonesia, specifically the islands of Sumatra, Java, and Bali.The story begins with the civet, a small, cat-like mammal found in these regions. Civets are known to be selective in their diet, picking and consuming only the ripest coffee cherries. After ingestion, the cherries undergo a fermentation process in the civet's digestive system. Enzymes in the civet's stomach break down proteins in the coffee cherries, resulting in a unique flavor profile.The civet then excretes the coffee beans, which are collected by farmers. These beans are thoroughly cleaned, fermented, and roasted to produce Kopi Luwak. The combination of the...