Kopi Luwak (Sumatra), arabica, espresso edition

£53.38 - £213.52

We bought this coffee as it represents a ‘rite of passage’ for coffee enthusiasts, in the same way that Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee does. It is something you buy for a special occasion to expand your repertoire of coffee tasting experiences

We were surprised to discover that the appearance of the green bean is not significantly different from a ‘normal’ green coffee bean; the beans are slightly lighter in colour than our Sumatran Mandheling and slightly darker than our Java Blawan Estate, but still very much green in colour. We thought the stomach acid of the civet may have bleached the beans slightly, but this does not appear to be the case; the mucilage around the beans was sufficient to protect them from discolouration

This is our espresso edition of this bean, meaning we have altered the roast profile to optimise this coffee for espresso use. We also offer filter/vacuum and cappuccino/latte editions. Please choose the right coffee for your intended method of preparation as getting the wrong one severely detracts from the enjoyment

At almost GBP55 a bag it is a lot of money for 'coffee', but it is important to remember that a 250g will provide you with 30 single generous (8g) shots of espresso (with 10g allowed for wastage), giving a cost per shot of GBP1.78.  This figure is less than charged for 'everyday' espresso in many cafes, so what's the fuss?

Optimum date to open: around 17 days after the roast date

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