On 10/16/2014 5:34 PM, Travis McGee wrote:

> Epicurean adventures go off beaten path
> Christina LaFortune, FLORIDA TODAY 12:11 a.m. EDT October 12, 2014


> 3. Kopi Luwak. The most expensive coffee in the world is processed
> through an Indonesian civet. The name literally means "civet coffee." It
> is harvested from the droppings of the tree-dwelling cats. Prized for
> its caramely flavor, it sells for up to $600 a pound. The idea is that
> the civets are unable to digest the coffee beans, but the enzymes in
> their digestive systems break down the bitter flavor, resulting in
> smoother, more complex coffee. And this process isn't unique. There are
> expensive gourmet coffees on the market that have been "refined" through
> elephants and even weasels.

Tried it. It was good, not great. Plenty of other coffees are as good,
maybe better.