On 10/16/2014 9:28 PM, Travis McGee wrote:
> On 10/16/2014 9:22 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> 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.
>
> What did it cost?

Bought 1/4 pound for $30