Anyone for some Exotic Cat-Poop Coffee?

[c3cubed]

I thought some folks might get a kick out of this Java from Indonesia - considered to be the most pricey in the world. I would imagine a number of the SF's would be familiar with it - after all, it's another one of those foodstuffs that expect one to dare... Quite harmless really, in fact is "cleaner" than storebought or Starbucks.

The Kopi is very selective about which berries it eats. The enzymes in the cat's digestive system produce a tame but more robust brew. For the nighthawks out there - this packs more of a caffeine whallop per ounce than Jolt. Yet no acid at all. Smooth.
The large one lb boxes come complete with a paperweight - it's an actual dropping encased in lucite.

Don't let your imaginations run wild - it's actually very very good.
Some are not so sure about the pricepoint however, and if it's worth it...
Nevertheless - a great novelty.[/color]
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[TheHoff]

They sell this at the shop across the street. I'd try it and post a review.

 

[c3cubed]

Originally Posted by TheHoff

They sell this at the shop across the street. I'd try it and post a review.



Yes- If you're in Vancouver - I would imagine some of the select specialty coffee shops would carry some of this [likely behind a lock and key ??!!] I discovered it a few years ago in Toronto's Pusateri's - one of those upmarket type specialty foodstores where they have valet parking (!) They only sold it in quarter lb bags for about $100 bucks each. The CBC ran a story on it also.

Let me know what you think.
Note: when brewing - it's almost impossible to use "too much" in the coffeemaker as it only increases the caffeine punch - so don't go overboard. It's a light brew, but very full and velvety.

 

[Philosoph]

This sounds both absolutely ridiculous and strangely interesting. And that paperweight is quite the conversation piece.

 

[v0rtex]

I bought some of this for my (then new) girlfriend when I had to pop back to the UK to sort out some visa paperwork last year. "Edible" sells it in small packets, was £22 for 57G - they have a concession in Selfridges and a website at edible.com.

Odd gift, but luckily I gauged her sense of adventure and love of coffee correctly and she loved it.

It's delicious coffee, well worth trying once for the novelty. Not really worth repeated purchases though - it's good, but once the novelty wears off it's not worth the cost considering it's vastly more expensive than any other decent coffee.

 

[c3cubed]

Originally Posted by v0rtex

I bought some of this for my (then new) girlfriend when I had to pop back to the UK to sort out some visa paperwork last year. "Edible" sells it in small packets, was £22 for 57G - they have a concession in Selfridges and a website at edible.com.

Odd gift, but luckily I gauged her sense of adventure and love of coffee correctly and she loved it.

It's delicious coffee, well worth trying once for the novelty. Not really worth repeated purchases though - it's good, but once the novelty wears off it's not worth the cost considering it's vastly more expensive than any other decent coffee.

Quite right - one could go bankrupt if consumed everyday...
It's one of those novelties that go well with holiday season, like fine caviar and foie gras. If consumed constantly like an Edwardian bill of fare, one would end up with the gout.

 

[acidboy]

Civet coffee's been around, though even here in the Philippines where a couple of companies harvest them for retail its not gaining any fans. It has become more of a novelty rather than staple fare. Besides, "harvesting" the beans is too much work.

 

[c3cubed]

Originally Posted by acidicboy

Civet coffee's been around, though even here in the Philippines where a couple of companies harvest them for retail its not gaining any fans. It has become more of a novelty rather than staple fare. Besides, "harvesting" the beans is too much work.

Can't imagine it ever becoming a staple at the price - as well as a limited annual supply.
The workers would need medical coverage for sore backs too- all that leaning over in the woods, foraging for ka-ka.

 

[RJman]

I've had it a few times. It's OK, kind of interesting only for novelty, like Russia Calf.

 

[contactme_11]

They had this in the new movie "The Bucket List"

 

[sonick]

Originally Posted by acidicboy

It has become more of a novelty rather than staple fare. Besides, "harvesting" the beans is too much work.

Yeah, it sounds like a pretty ****** job

 

[v0rtex]

Originally Posted by c3cubed

It's one of those novelties that go well with holiday season, like fine caviar and foie gras.

I wouldn't even go that far - strictly a one shot deal for me.

The tastes of caviar and foie gras can't be had in much cheaper alternative products, whereas it's easy to find a very good coffee for a fraction of the price of the Kopi Luwak coffee.

 

[RJman]

Strangely, I think my cafe has it at similar prices to its other premium coffees.

 

[Thomas]

My chihuahua eats cat poop, so I would have to keep the beans high up on a shelf. Nothing like a caffeinated chihuahua.

 

[Montresor]

I'm not sure what amazes me more -- the fact that people voluntarily drink a concoction brewed from feces, or the fact that they'll pay big coin to do so.

Good grief.