Coffee is a major part of many of our routines. Some of us drink multiple cups a day, indulging in the finest cups of Joe we can get our hands on and stepping inside as many local coffee shops as possible, working hard to find the best beverage. Whether we’re driven by the taste or the caffeine, the coffee obsession is too real.
Like with anything we consume, there are good and bad blends, and we develop our own preferences over time as we try more and more flavor combinations. Avid coffee consumers will undoubtedly become pros at determining how much effort went into a cup of java. But quality can come at a price, and those who need a high-quality fix grow used to splurging on their morning pick-me-up. However, it’s probably unlikely that you’ll find yourself spending more than ten bucks on a cup. So would you believe that there are folks who spend upwards of $80 on a blend?
Popular in Southeast Asia and some parts of Africa, kopi luwak is raved about by some, with tourists traveling across the globe to have a taste. But you might find yourself to be disturbed when you realize what makes this blend so unique. It’s not a certain type of bean that gives this coffee such a supreme taste.
The civet is a nocturnal mammal from Southeast Asia that’s known for consuming coffee cherries. Their digestive systems transform the proteins in the cherries’ coffee beans, removing acidity. These changed beans are extremely valuable ingredients in the local blend of coffee, so the civets play a huge role in providing this high-quality experience…by presenting the modified beans through their droppings.
To really get an idea of how this coffee is created, watch the video! Then, share this video with your fellow coffee fanatics and leave your thoughts down below!
