Here’s my guide to trying coffee that has passed through an animal – in 6 easy steps…
1. Grab jar of Kopi Luwak coffee that was kindly given to wife by Malaysia-based brother…
2. Look closely at label, noting graphic representation of the Paradoxurus (Luwak), which eats the coffee beans, passes them through its system, and smirks as humans collect them up, roast them, and sell them as presents:
3. Observe the coffee beans, noting their distinctive earthy aroma:
4. Grind beans and extract coffee in espresso machine:
5. Add textured milk:
6. Taste. Grimace.
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Not great then?
Dude tell us more about the experience, namely the grimace. What were they like?
“earthy”; “heavy”; “musky” – these are some of the descriptions on the label… and they’re right. It’s an acquired taste – but made more palatable by the milk!
Did you experience any psychological barriers to drinking it, knowing where it had come from?
Ha–you drank poop coffee!
I laugh in the face of poop!
What kind of machine is that you have?
It’s an ECM Giotto:
Actually, it’s a Giotto Premium.
ah yeah – different looking controls etc.
Wow–that looks like an exquisite piece of machinery. Bet it cost a pretty penny!
Fortunately we managed to buy it off someone who won it as a prize, so it wasn’t too much