What makes this coffee so expensive you might ask? The beans are actually eaten and passed through the digestion system of an Asian Palm Civet, a cat-like critter. Unbelievably, the beans pass through, undigested. So there you have it.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Kopi Luwak: priciest coffee on Earth
I was watching Modern Marvels and I just wanted to share about something I learned. The episode was all about coffee, and I had great fun watching it. One thing I just couldn't go without sharing is a little tidbit mentioned about the most expensive coffee on Earth. The coffee sells for about $100 to $600 per pound.
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sounds like a lot of poop to me!
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