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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Kopi Luwak or Civet coffee is coffee made from coffee berries which have been eaten by and passed through the digestive tract of the Asian Palm Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus). The animals gorge on the ripe berries, and excrete partially-digested beans in their feces, which are then harvested for sale. This process takes place on the islands of Sumatra, Java and Sulawesi in the Indonesian Archipelago, in the Philippines (where the product is called Kape Alamid), and the coffee estates of south India. Vietnam has a similar type of coffee, called weasel coffee which also comes from the droppings of weasels after they eat the coffee berries. In actuality the "weasel" is just the local version of the Asian Palm Civet.
Kopi Luwak is the most expensive coffee in the world, selling for up to $600 USD per pound, and is sold mainly in Japan and United States, but it is increasingly becoming available elsewhere, though supplies are limited. One small cafe in the hills outside Townsville in Queensland, Australia has Kopi Luwak coffee on the menu at A$50.00 per cup. |
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Location: Snellville, GA | Heard that on Fresh Air the other day. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Me too. |
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Location: NJ | I heard it as well (and heard it mentioned on NPR a while ago). There was an exhibitor at the FancyFoodShow earlier this week in NYC that had it. Tried a sample. DunkinDonuts has nothing to worry about. |
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Location: NJ | What I DID sample last week (in Charlotte, NC) that absolutely blew me away was Blenheim Ginger Ale! This stuff kicks ASS!!! It's made in Florence, SC and has evidently been around for generations.
Equal parts of this stuff and Goslin's Black Seal Bermuda Rum made one of the best "Dark & Stormy"'s that I'd EVER had (and I've had many)!!!
The stuff that I had was what they called their "Mild" variety, and was better than most GingerBeers that I've ever had. They also make a "Hot" variety, that I wasn't able to sample.
While I was "DownSouth", I tried to find it in local stores, to no avail. I did find a place that sells it online for like $29/12-pack.
This stuff is GOOD!!! |
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| I could offer you a more convenient and cheaper alternative. The European Kopi Schroederwak drinks a liquid made from ground Columbian Arabica beans which then passes through his intestine/bladder complex and is collected in a handy two pint polythene bag which is hermetically sealed and made available for sale. Only needs to be warmed through.
The uniqueness of this blend lies in the phosphorescent glow of the liquid caused by the radioactive plutonium residue still present in the Kopi's kidneys.
Only $1 a bag, plus shipping. What are you waiting for.
(Also available de-caff. 24 hours notice required.) |
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Location: Midland, MI | Originally posted by schroeder:
I could offer you a more convenient and cheaper alternative. The European Kopi Schroederwak drinks a liquid made from ground Columbian Arabica beans which then passes through his intestine/bladder complex and is collected in a handy two pint polythene bag which is hermetically sealed and made available for sale. Only needs to be warmed through.
The uniqueness of this blend lies in the phosphorescent glow of the liquid caused by the radioactive plutonium residue still present in the Kopi's kidneys.
Only $1 a bag, plus shipping. What are you waiting for.
(Also available de-caff. 24 hours notice required.) No shit? I think you're just taking the piss out of us, Schroeder! |
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Location: Tampa, FL | Schroedman,
Do you have that available with acompaniments. Perhaps something in a 'chocolate' scone perhaps.
Never mind... |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Think we could get a llama to eat some of those beans? Maybe even mix a little ginger ale with it. (and then add some rum.....the possibilities are endless.) |
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Location: NJ | I like the way Jim thinks . . . |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | kopi is malay for coffee. Predigested coffee. I've heard of it, but never tried it. Never had the urge to try it either. |
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Location: Snellville, GA | They have gatherers following the animals around to collect the freshest variety... |
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Location: Colorado | Cliff - me being from SC - and having family there - you are right about Blenheim GA...it is shockingly good...I have family there...if you get a hankering...it really is about 5 bucks 6 pack..let me know
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Location: GA USA | You may also have heard about the Rwandan widows who work to gather coffee beans to sustain their villages. My nephew gave me a pound of Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee . I had just opened a new pound of coffee, but should be opening and grinding this stuff in the next few days. |
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Location: NJ | Not a "hankering".
More of a "Jones".
My plan is to lobby some of the more "boutique" purveyors 'round here t'find a distributor.
If that fails, I'll LetchaKnow . . .
Thanks,Mark!! |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Does the coffee get even better if the Civet eats the partially digested beans again? |
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Location: Orange County, California | I'm stickin' with what ever Russ (Musicamex) brings me... |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | I read a quote a while ago that said t'was a very courageous man who ate the first oyster. Same thing goes for this coffee. |
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| That would be gross. What are you thinking? |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | While we are discussing things most tasty, might I recommend, Pedro\'s Salsa . No finer nectar has ever adorned your huevos rancheros.
(and it didn't come out of anyone's butt) |
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Location: NJ | Salsa?? . . . from a JAR!?!?!?!?!
Philistene!!! |
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Location: Midland, MI | Originally posted by cliff:
Philistene!!! I had assumed his full name was Phillip. Wow. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Pedro's is the sole exception. New Mexican green chile salsa that's THAT good. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | ... quiet, Crustopher |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Cat butt coffee, why drink it when the 'morning movement stimulation' has already been used up? |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Cliff wrote: Blenheim Ginger Ale! This stuff kicks ASS!!! It's made in Florence, SC Yes it is: it will set you on fire (there are some local versions sold at roadside stands and farmers markets in N.C and S.C that will do serious damage)...actually bring tears to your eyes...good stuff! We drank lots on the road with the band in the 70's and 80's...Back in the Day!
Blessings... |
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