mungkiman Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Apparently, the most expensive coffee in the world comes from Civet dung. Civets are nocturnal, cat-like, creatures, that eat the tastiest and ripest of coffee "cherries". Once the pits (beans) have passed through their digestive tracts, they are washed and sold as specialty beans. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/18/world/asia/18civetcoffee.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hifi jim Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Jack Nicholson's character in "The Bucket List" drinks this. That was the first time I ever heard of it. I'll pass [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Yeah, I tried it. Had the screaming $#ITs for two days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardP Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Yeah, I tried it. Had the screaming $#ITs for two days. Hmm....so, you would characterize it as like a civet cat clawing its way out? [|-)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I think you just pinned the tail on the kitty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 So the rationale for this is that the animal only eats the best, yet passes it through as a brewable bean. It's a premium bean, except its been through the digestive tract of an animal. Sounds like you'd be better off picking the best beans yourself and skip the excremental process. Of course human error then comes into play but ffs it's only coffee. No I have not tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 It's a premium bean because it's been through the digestive tract of a specific animal. Apparently, the digestive process removes some of the acidity, but also some of the caffeine. Not to be funny, or rude, but the flavor is described as "chocolaty". I'd try it, if I knew it was the real deal. AND properly cleaned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted April 21, 2010 Moderators Share Posted April 21, 2010 No thanks, I could eat the cat easier than the cat poop coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 It's a premium bean because it's been through the digestive tract of a specific animal. Apparently, the digestive process removes some of the acidity, but also some of the caffeine. Not to be funny, or rude, but the flavor is described as "chocolaty". I'd try it, if I knew it was the real deal. AND properly cleaned... Sorry, but I'm laughing anyway. Chocolaty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Sorry, but I'm laughing anyway. Chocolaty? More like fudgey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 So now the question- Which is better- Wild caught or farm raised cat $HIT coffee??????? Java- fresh from the litter box The first guy who tried this must have been on acid. I will pass- you guys can have my share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 Wild is more work, even though Civets conduct their business in the same place, consistently. Farm raised cats are fed a mash of coffee cherries and bananas, which greatly increases their "output", if you will, but likely reduces any "beneficial" chemical reactions. There is a tree that produces nuts (or maybe fruit pits) which will only germinate after passing through an elephant. Interesting stuff, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrinkles Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Just like the Civets do.... I'll pass [+o(] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 The price per pound is a little high for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I gotta say HELLLLLL NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 It ain't PayDay without the nuts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 My kitty makes Almond Roca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 It ain't PayDay without the nuts... That is what I was thinking. I'll never eat another payday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ69 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I'll stick with the occasional cup of McDonald's premium roast otherwise it's Walmart's best for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 To answer the question directly NO! We drink Peets most of the time. I dunno this just seems like a pretty crappy cup o Joe to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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