Civet Coffee – Buying the World’s Most Expensive Coffee

Animal-Processed Coffee Has Wide Popular Appeal

Would you believe people pay more than $1,400 (in U.S. dollars) for one pound of coffee beans? It’s true! A harvest of Motit Coffee in the Philippines garnered this price in 2009. And Civet coffee has also been sold for $100 per cup!

For this reason Civet coffee can truly be called the most expensive coffee on Earth! In the past it has also been one of the rarest coffees though the increasing market worldwide has led to more producers in such countries as Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and East Timor.

While a price nearer to about $300 per pound is more reasonable for Civet coffee, it depends upon the supplier.

In that regard you will have to check to make sure you are getting the real thing. And just because you pay more doesn’t mean you have a higher chance of not being duped with some coffee beans that were merely rubbed around in some Civet dung.

Also see: The Top Ten Coffees in the World

Civet Coffee Exports

Most of the world’s Civet coffee exports are sold in the United Sates and Japan. Growing markets for Civet coffee also include South Korea and Europe among other countries.

Exploring the Wonderful World of Premium Gourmet Coffee

Also see our tips on Brewing Civet Coffee and tips on Coffee Brewing in general to ensure that perfect cup of gourmet coffee.

Read detailed coffee taste profiles of the finest gourmet coffees from around the world. Also check out the World’s Best History of Coffee, and for the most comprehensive coffee term explanations see the Coffee and Espresso Glossary.

To brew an amazing shot of espresso see Pulling A Perfect Espresso Shot and Barista Guide to Perfect Lattes and Cappuccinos, then try some of our detailed Espresso Drink Recipes.

Civet Coffees from Around the Globe

Civet Coffee is produced by various countries including:

Vietnam Civet Coffee;

Indonesian Civet Coffee;

and Philippine Civet Coffee (including Bantai Civet Coffee and Arengga Civet Coffee).

More Informative Civet Coffee Information:

Civet Coffee Body, Flavors, and Aromatic Qualities;

Civet Coffee From Tree to Cup;

Civet Coffee FAQ;

The Asian Palm Civet;

Civet Coffee – What Happens to the Bean in the Civet’s Stomach;