INDONESIA Sumatra Kopi Luwak – The Jewel of Indonesian Coffee
Description
Processing: Luwak (Civet) & Washed; SCA Score: 91.25 pts
A rich and vibrant flavor profile with bright fruity notes, citrus acidity, subtle hints of chocolate, and earthy undertones. Full-bodied with a pleasant mouthfeel that lingers gracefully.
ROAST PROFILE: Suitable for Espresso and Filter preparation.
GRINDING: Whole beans (Standard Delivery).
DEGASSING PERIOD:
- Espresso: 10-14 days
- Filter: 7 days
To provide you with freshly roasted coffee, at KESTAR COFFEE, coffee is roasted only on order and is available as whole beans (standard) or ground, delivered in special packaging with a degassing valve.
If you wish to receive ground coffee, before finalizing your order, please mention in the "ORDER COMMENTS" section how you prefer it: for espresso, filter, Turkish coffee, etc.
Processing: Luwak (Civet) & Washed; SCA Score: 91.25 pts
A rich and vibrant flavor profile with bright fruity notes, citrus acidity, subtle hints of chocolate, and earthy undertones. Full-bodied with a pleasant mouthfeel that lingers gracefully.
The Story of the World’s Most Expensive Coffee
In the heart of the Indonesian archipelago, on the mist-shrouded slopes of the central Aceh mountains, one of the rarest and most refined coffees in the world is born: Kopi Luwak. This region in the north of Sumatra Island is blessed with fertile volcanic soils, ideal altitudes, and a balanced tropical climate—all contributing to the development of coffee beans with a deep and complex aromatic profile. Sumatra is renowned for its Arabica varieties, cultivated in traditional plantations in harmony with nature, free from aggressive industrial interventions.
What makes Kopi Luwak truly unique is its natural, rare, and almost mythical production process. Arabica coffee cherries are instinctively selected by a small arboreal mammal known as the luwak or Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus). These nocturnal creatures, living freely in Sumatra’s tropical forests, choose only the ripest and sweetest cherries, consuming the fruit pulp and allowing the beans to pass intact through their digestive system.
During this natural fermentation process, the civet’s gastric enzymes alter the chemical structure of the beans, reducing acidity and bitterness, and imparting an aromatic finesse that cannot be artificially replicated. After excretion, the beans are carefully hand-collected, thoroughly washed, sun-dried, and lightly roasted to preserve the subtle notes of chocolate, caramel, and tropical herbs.
The result is a coffee with a deep, velvety, and exotic flavor, a silky texture, and an aromatic complexity that unfolds gradually with every sip. Kopi Luwak is not just a beverage—it is a rare sensory experience, a journey into the heart of the Indonesian jungle, and a celebration of harmony between nature and tradition.
Available in extremely limited quantities and produced through a meticulous process, Kopi Luwak is considered a true jewel of the coffee world—a luxury reserved for connoisseurs and those who seek authenticity in its purest forms.