What Is Kopi Luwak and How Is It Really Made?

Published: Oct 20, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Oct/20/2026 198 views

Kopi Luwak, or civet coffee, comes from coffee beans eaten and excreted by civets. Learn how it’s made, why it’s rare, and what makes it costly.

Ever heard of coffee that costs $400 per kilogram? Or seen ‘cat poop coffee’ on a menu and wondered if it was some kind of joke? Kopi Luwak—the world’s most infamous (and expensive) coffee—is no joke. It starts with a wild or captive animal called a civet, which eats coffee cherries. What comes out the other end is what some coffee drinkers are willing to pay a fortune for. But what’s really going on here, and is it worth it?

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