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Kopi Luwak. Kopi Luwak are coffee beans that come from Civet (a cat sized mamal ) poo . The animals gorge on only the finest the ripe berries, and excrete the partially-digested beans, which are then harvested for sale.
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Kopi Luwak Kopi Luwak are coffee beans that come from Civet (a cat sized mamal) poo. The animals gorge on only the finest the ripe berries, and excrete the partially-digested beans, which are then harvested for sale. Kopi Luwak is the most expensive coffee in the world, selling for between $120 and $600 USD per pound.
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