Coffee, one of the most consumed beverages worldwide, has a version that stands out not only for its flavor but also for its ...

To make Kopi Luwak, the Asian palm civet, a small nocturnal mammal, is fed ripe coffee cherries. The cherries ferment in their digestive tract, where enzymes break down proteins and reduce acidity.

The civet cat consumes coffee beans, which remain undigested. These beans are then excreted, collected, processed, and ground ...