Sumatra Kopi Luwak coffee beans 100g - medium (box)

The Republic of Indonesia consists of approximately 17,000 islands that stretch more than 5,000 kilometers along the equator. In this incredible diversity, landscapes and cultures vary from region to region: Indonesia's identity is characterized by Indian, Arab, Chinese and European influences, yet Indonesia is often considered an example of peaceful coexistence and tolerance. Indonesian coffee is as diverse as the Indonesian people. The aromas vary greatly from island to island, getting to know them is a real adventure, Indonesian coffees invite you on an exciting taste journey Coffee cultivation in Indonesia dates back almost 300 years and the country still holds a significant place today, being one of the five most major coffee exporting countries in the world. Java, Sulawesi and Sumatra are among its most famous growing areas. Overall, in the country, 92% of coffee production is in the hands of small producers using traditional techniques. What you need to know about Sumatra Kopi Luwak coffee? What makes it a luxury item? In the name of Sumatra Kopi Luwak kopi - in Indonesian - means coffee, while luwak - in the Sumatra language - means civet cat, which precisely defines the specialty inherent in coffee. The civet cat lives next to the coffee bushes and likes to feast on the fruit, although it only grazes on the best, finest, and ripest beans. The eaten coffee - because the cat likes it but cannot digest it - travels through the animal's body and then leaves in its excrement. The cat's intestinal system works as a closed system and affects the coffee beans, which come into contact with enzymes that reduce the coffee's bitter taste, caffeine content and acidity. The locals collect the coffee cherries from the discarded end products and then process the beans inside. Since the number of civets and the consumption of coffee from them are limited, the exclusivity and high price of this type of coffee is due to the fact that local farmers can collect and process only a few hundred kilograms of it per year. Relatively dense, heavy coffee has caramel and earthy notes. Production area: Sumatra, Java, Bali and Sulawesi.