Our innovative process

Our process is similar to how Civets create fermented coffee. We are inspired by the Civets’ love of coffee beans and have learned from them.

Our cruelty-free, animal-free fermentation process naturally accentuates the original  flavor of the coffee bean, something that is commonly lost in many roasts. Because of this coffee’s unique taste, novelty, and high demand, others keep Civets caged in inhumane conditions to harvest their fermented beans. Our method creates the complex taste of fermented coffee entirely without the use of Civets, any animals or chemicals.

We share the Civets’ love of coffee and the forests that they should live in free from abuse.

What is civet cat coffee anyway?

Kopi Luwak coffee is the most expensive, exclusive coffee in the world. To be created, a civet must consume coffee beans, and the beans must pass through the animal’s digestive track. During this process, the enzymes found in the civet’s stomach alter the flavour of the bean, making it richer, smoother, and more earthy with chocolate undertones. An element of must can also be detected in Kopi Lukwak coffee. This process also reduces the acidity and bitterness of the bean.
Kopi Luwak coffee is highly sought after, costing over $500 a pound, and civets are often kept in inhumane farms in order for distributors to fulfill demand. Our espressos seeks to make a difference in this industry by providing coffee that features the same tastes and textures as Kopi Luwak coffee, without the use of animals. By purchasing this coffee as a substitute for Kopi Luwak, you are helping to shift the demand in the industry towards ethical production methods, and are helping to raise awareness for the cruelty and inhumane conditions these animals are subjected to. The way you spend your dollar matters and consumer choice will be crucial in the fight to create safe environments for civet.

How are our espressos different?

Setting out to replicate the unique taste of the Kopi Luwak or “cat poop” coffee, at a reduced price, and without the use of a civet was the original goal of Civet Forest Coffee. Our reach has expanded however. By creating four different roasts, each tailored to enhancing a unique flavour, everyone is guaranteed to find a favourite blend. Our roasts are enjoyed best as espressos with good company and conversation, but are also a perfect way to start your days in peaceful solitude! Our niche flavours have been specifically tailored towards humans’ natural inclination towards either sweet or citrus flavours in food and beverage that are consumed, but if you are unsure which way your taste buds bend, our premium roast is guaranteed to appeal to all, due to its balanced nature and specialty smoothness.

Many Kopi Luwak distributors own civet farms, where the animals are caged, kept in incredibly poor and inhumane conditions, and are force-fed coffee beans in order to create large quantities of this exclusive coffee for re-sale. Our company, while preserving the taste of Kopi Luwak Coffee, is proudly ANIMAL-FREE. Inspired by the civet, our coffee beans are naturally “digested” through our special process – 100% without the use of animals. In this way, our coffee creates the best of what civet coffee has to offer, in the most ethical and sustainable way possible. Our beans are obtained from ethical, fair-trade distributors, to bring you the highest quality of coffee available.

Taste-wise, our coffee is less bitter than traditional roasts, and features an incredibly smooth, rich taste that you will be hard pressed to find anywhere, other than traditional Kopi Luwak coffee. Experience different taste notes preserved from the original taste of the coffee bean, with the exact flavour changing depending on which of our roasts you choose.