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Luwak Coffee

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As some of you know I’m a coffee-geek/snob. I get extremely frustrated by the lack of decent coffee in Tuscaloosa. Even with a handful of “coffee shops” in the area, with one that actually roasts their own beens, I’ve yet to find one that has good coffee (Crimson Cafe, I’m looking at you.).

Anyway, I digress.

Over the years of enjoying various varietals from around the world, I keep hearing about one coffee. The most expensive coffee. More expensive that Jamaica Blue Mountain. It can cost up to $10 a gram. It’s called Luwak coffee because it has passed through the digestive system of the cat-like relative of the mongoose, the luwak.

You might find this article by Dave Barry a better description of the coffee (well, at least a more humorous description).

I have not had it (and do not plan to). I’ve heard coffee roasters that I respect say that it really is over-rated. After running across this website recently, I have decided for certain that I do not want to try it. I’ve included this photo as a link so that you can see exactly why I never want to try it (be forwarned, I have made it a link for a reason).

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carefully posted Monday, June 20, 2005, at 3:46 p.m., which was 6 years, 7 months ago.

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1On Jun 20, 2005at 4:46 p.m.Jim said

I think I'll stick with the Royal Cup coffee we have at the office.

Have you tried PJ's Coffee Shop?

On Jun 20, 2005at 4:51 p.m.shelbybark said

I admit, I have not tried their coffee. I have had a shot of espresso, however. I should give their coffee a try. The owner told me he had a local roaster (I'm guessing homeroaster) roast his coffee for him.

3On Jun 20, 2005at 6:03 p.m.MOM said

Jim, I agree with you!

4On Jun 21, 2005at 9:47 a.m.R Fitts said

Thanks for the education. I LOVE the Dave Barry article. He is hilarious. Who was the brave (or stupid?) soul that first tried brewing Luwak poo? That is so disgusting.

On Jun 21, 2005at 10:03 a.m.shelbybark said

Yeah, I wondered the same thing...

I should say that coffee beans in the gross photo still have a shell on them. This shell is removed and then the beans are roasted.

But still.

6On Jun 21, 2005at 2:29 p.m.Tina said

GROSS!!!

7On Jun 21, 2005at 6:56 p.m.Wes said

I think I may have had a cup of this once at a gas station.

On Jun 22, 2005at 9:04 p.m.shelbybark said

Gas station coffee. Wes, I think they use the parts left-over, after the coffee beans were removed, for gas station coffee.

Don't buy anything from a gas station that hasn't been sealed for your protection...

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