22nd Feb 2012

Civet Coffee (Kopi Luwak)

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Thanks to the coffee culture explosion, connoisseurs are now proactively seeking new twists on their beloved bean-based beverage. Cappa-this, frappa-that, double mocca doodah - the permutations are endless.

But despite all the commotion surrounding these newfangled concoctions, it's gonna take more than a few choccy sprinkles and an injection of hot milk to get us frothing with excitement. And that's exactly what we told our roving product scouts when they returned from the depths of the Indonesian jungle claiming to have found the most extraordinary coffee in the world.

Civet Coffee (Kopi Luwak) Following a brief explanation and a quick sip of the stuff we were asking our charlady if she could muster up a few slices of humble pie, because Civet Coffee, also known as Kopi Luwak, is indeed the most astonishingly different coffee we've ever tasted.

Civet Coffee (Kopi Luwak) Only about 500 kilos of this blend is collected per year, making it the ultimate in exclusivity and rarity. And when we tell you where the beans have, er, been, you'll understand why. You see the primary reason for Civet Coffee's distinctive taste is that it's been partially fermented by passing through the digestive system of a Sumatran Civet Cat. No, really!

Civet Coffee (Kopi Luwak)
Basically this feral feline prowls Sumatran coffee plantations at night, choosing to eat only the finest, ripest cherries. The stones (which eventually form coffee beans) are then collected by sifting through the Civet's number twos.

Revered for its luscious chocolatey flavour Civet Coffee is totally safe, totally sterilised and totally delicious. Plus there's no discernable aftertaste.

Native Sumatrans consider this to be the finest coffee in the world, and it really is the ultimate brew to serve to all those annoying Johnny-come-lately coffee shop connoisseurs. Of course, telling them where it comes from is completely optional. Put the kettle on!

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Please note:
  • Ingredients: 100% pure roasted and ground Civet Coffee (Kopi Luwak).
  • Serving: serve as regular coffee.
  • Net Wt. 57g / 2oz
  • Product of Sumatra, roasted in the UK.
  • Store in a cool dry place.

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visitor avatar I would like to buy this but is it in whole bean form? I prefer it whole bean ideally as in a packet the flavor is always slightly lost even if its grounded, packed and delivered within a day.
Ethan C, United Kingdom - 22nd January 2012
Firebox says: Sorry Ethan, it comes pre-ground.
visitor avatar Question? How many espressos would you get from a 56g packet?
Mick Mchugh, Burnley - 24th December 2011
Firebox says: Hi Mick, It really depends on how you make the coffee. Its not really made for espresso machines, it works best in a cafetier or a drip coffee maker. In which case it will make approximately 4-5 cups of Civet yumness!
visitor avatar Whats the shelf life on this coffee?
Tasha, Hudds - 17th October 2011
Firebox says: Hi Tasha, the best before date for our current stock is 29-7-2012
visitor avatar I couldn't say anything about the Civet coffee you enjoyed there. So far, I know that this coffee is called Kopi Luwak in Bahasa Indonesia. It comes from the poop of the Civet. In Sumatera, those people has their own land planted lots of coffee trees. Luwak/Civets come and eat the coffee everyday. Farmers only come to pick up the poop, clean up and dry it. Then the bean will go for next process before it serves on the table.
Kho Hui Cu, Batam, Indonesia - 30th May 2011
visitor avatar I would like to buy one but I don't think it's a pure coffee as it's roasted in the UK. If it's a pure one it'll be completely made ready and packed in Sumatra, too, without any need to finish it in Europe, I guess.
Petr, London - 11th February 2011
visitor avatar Is this a blend or really pure ground Kopi Luwak as advertised? If only 500kg per year collected how on earth is 57g only 25 quid?! I find it hard to believe you can buy 1% of the global kopi luwak production for £2500!
A, Redhill - 18th September 2010
visitor avatar Me and my mate Merv at work bought some as we are both coffee lovers. It was a very nice blend with a totally unique taste. Very smooth (not at all chocolatey!). To answer the other question, we put 3-5 table spoons in a caffeteir(*) and made it that way. Only a little left so gonna savour the rest. Highly recommended, even if only to try it :D.
Allan Lennon, UK - 12th May 2010
Firebox says: Thanks for the tips Allan!.
visitor avatar I bought this after reading the reviews, it tastes really nice although I dunno about the claim it tastes chocolatey, I certainly didn't think so, but there is a slight very brief after taste that was a bit tangy. All in all a good buy and tastes good. But I ain't exactly a connoisseur, just happy hammer who likes a strong tasty brew in the morning.
Lewis, Essex - 5th May 2010
visitor avatar Hrrrm... Well, I followed the instructions on the pack and the coffee was extremely weak (like dishwater) not very flavoursome at all and in all honesty a complete disappointment. Really not worth the £25.
Mark Brookes, Leicester - 17th February 2010
Firebox says: Thats a shame, Jeff and Eddy loved the taste, but each to their own.
visitor avatar Do you have to use a strainer for this coffee? Or can you use it as you would normally, straight in the cup?
Daniel, Nottingham - 1st July 2009
Firebox says: The coffee is ground, not instant, so you would need to us some kind of strainer (the Aeropress, for example!)
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