Coffee lovers around the world have already heard about the famous Kopi Luwak and why won’t they? It is the most expensive coffee found in the world. Isn’t that fascinating? But do you know there are two different types of this coffee you can get? If not then read on this to find out about the amazing coffee and the difference between its two forms.
About this amazing coffee
Traditionally we know that the coffee we drink comes from the coffee beans that grow on coffee plants. We get the best coffee from different parts of the world and get to understand its quality from the taste and flavour. But have you ever thought of acquiring coffee that comes from the excretion of an animal? Well, it may sound gross to many but it is a proven fact and to top it all this poop coffee is the most expensive in the world.
A product of Sumatra, Indonesia, Bali and Java this unique coffee is obtained from the poop of the palm civet. The coffee beans are fed to the palm civet and after they excrete, these beans are thoroughly processed and roasted to make the world most expensive coffee. After it is fed to the animal, the digestive enzymes in its stomach break the molecules of the beans which leads to a change in the taste and definitely betterment of the taste.
About Kopi Luwak Arabica
When the Kopi Luwak Arabica is made, the beans are procured from coffee plants that have grown on highlands that have elevation of 800 meters to 2000 metres. These highland coffee plantations are typically found in Indonesia and Sumatra. This type of the coffee requires rich soil condition, sub tropical climatic condition as well as humidity and shades to grow. This form of the Kopi Luwak has sweeter taste and is low on the caffeine properties.
About Kopi Luwak Robusta
For the making of Kopi Luwak Robusta the producers need hardier and stronger coffee plants that have the capability of growing even in lower altitudes of 200 meters to 800 meters. These plants are also grown in the islands of Sumatra and Indonesia. The beans for the Robusta coffee are popular worldwide for its mass production and easier availability and typically this coffee come with a bold earthly taste and stronger caffeine content. So if you have ever had Kopi Luwak then you have had Robusta most likely.
How do you choose your coffee type?
Now comes the most important part. How do you choose which coffee would be best for you, if you are planning to buy the most expensive coffee in the world. Well, going by its availability, Arabica costs more than its counterpart. However, if you like the sweetness in coffee then choosing Arabica would be the best for you. It also contains less caffeine and that is good for your health. But for ardent lovers strong caffeine boosts them up instantly and refreshes their kind if they are working hard. So Robusta would be the perfect one for them. It all depends on your taste and definitely your budget. So take your pick and choose the one you want.
What is the difference between kopi luwak robusta and kopi luwak Arabica? 