Bantai Civet Coffee and the Wild Civet Conservation Project
Organic, shade-grown coffee is cultivated in in a highland coffee forest in North Luzon in the Cordillera Mountain Range in the Philippines as part of a Civet Conservation Project. Wild Civets feed on the fruit (coffee cherry) of these trees which are grown organically among the other flora of the region.
The goal of the project is to provide income for local farmers while also helping to preserve the wild Civet population.
This work is occurring on 24 hectares where coffee trees grow within the natural forest of the 40-hectare Julia Campbell Agro-Forest Memorial Park and the wild civets are able to selectively choose just the ripe fruit which improves the quality of the Civet coffee that is produced by the animals.
The Philippines Civet Conservation Project area in the Cordillera Mountain Range borders the Ifugao Province in North Luzon, an area known for its ancient rice terraces.
Rescued Civets are released into the Civet Conservation Project area helping the animals which have been suffering from rampant poaching, trapping and killings, often by coffee farmers who consider the Civets to be pests since they eat the coffee crops. The Civets are also rescued from the black market for the animals, which are endangered.
The Project also helps the farmers who realize profits from the sale of the coffee beans which are marketed as Bantai Civet Coffee.
Civet Coffees from Around the Globe
Civet Coffee is produced by various countries including:
and Philippine Civet Coffee (including Arengga Civet Coffee).
More Informative Civet Coffee Information:
Civet Coffee Body, Flavors, and Aromatic Qualities;
Civet Coffee From Tree to Cup;
Civet Coffee – Buying the World’s Most Expensive Coffee;
Civet Coffee – What Happens to the Bean in the Civet’s Stomach;
and Jacu Bird Coffee.
For a bit of levity see Adventures of a Civet Coffee Hunter and Top Ten Reasons To Drink Animal-Processed Coffee!
Also see Simulated Civet Coffee, and Beware of Fake Civet Coffee.
Coffee and Espresso Brewing Tips
For tips on brewing an awesome cup of Civet coffee see our section on Brewing Civet Coffee and also our section on Coffee Brewing.
You can also see our detailed coffee flavor profiles of Specialty Coffees from all around the world, and check out our recipes and instructions for preparing tasty Espresso Drinks.
To prepare a fantastic shot of espresso see Pulling A Perfect Espresso Shot as well as Barista Guide to Perfect Lattes and Cappuccinos
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