Kopi Luwak - $350/kg

[Dennis]

Re: Kopi Luwak - $350/kg

I was thinking of a demitasse!

[JavaB]

Re: Kopi Luwak - $350/kg

I can see you counting out the 42 beans required. . .

Bean a while there grendel ..... there are 43 beans in every cup of.... nesCRAPee ;D ;D ;D

[grendel]

Re: Kopi Luwak - $350/kg

just think rowdee - if the deal goes through youll be able to make a crapuccino!

I see what you did there, and I like it.

Shame I havent got the spare cash to stump up for it, otherwise Id definitely be in.  

Kaffee Schnüffler: As a random act of kindness/insanity...if I end up taking delivery I w ill post you enough to make a cuppa  

I can see you counting out the 42 beans required. . .

[Dennis]

Re: Kopi Luwak - $350/kg

oh thundergod - remind your wife that grange is like an egg...its useless in the shell and will eventually go off!

[Thundergod]

Re: Kopi Luwak - $350/kg

Epic Espresso would be happy to let us try it through their Synesso and grinders also - if any other perth CS are going to get some then let me know if you want to have a "Luwak" session up at Epic. . .

Followed immediately by a full cleaning regime?


Im not averse to buying something thats expensive because of its exclusivity/rarity.
I bought my wife a bottle of Grange a few years ago and am waiting for her to deem an occasion worthy of its opening.
Ive always wanted to know if it tastes 20 times better than other good wine.  

[niallpedlow]

Re: Kopi Luwak - $350/kg



Legendary, thankyou!

[Dennis]

Re: Kopi Luwak - $350/kg

just think rowdee - if the deal goes through youll be able to make a crapuccino!

I see what you did there, and I like it.

Shame I havent got the spare cash to stump up for it, otherwise Id definitely be in.  

Kaffee Schnüffler: As a random act of kindness/insanity...if I end up taking delivery I w ill post you enough to make a cuppa

[grendel]

Re: Kopi Luwak - $350/kg

Epic Espresso would be happy to let us try it through their Synesso and grinders also - if any other perth CS are going to get some then let me know if you want to have a "Luwak" session up at Epic. . .

[grendel]

Re: Kopi Luwak - $350/kg

Im interested.

As in, yes, 200g for me and I may know one or two others that are interested.

[niallpedlow]

Re: Kopi Luwak - $350/kg

just think rowdee - if the deal goes through youll be able to make a crapuccino!

I see what you did there, and I like it.

Shame I havent got the spare cash to stump up for it, otherwise Id definitely be in.

[Dennis]

Re: Kopi Luwak - $350/kg

...What Im getting at is that there is no justification other than limited supply of Kopi Luwak.  Same goes with other expensive coffees.  Theyre not necessarily better quality, just less quantity available.

ok - to me thats a fair enough comment...it seems I misunderstood what you were getting at...ah. the joys of the written vs the spoken word

[Boldor]

Re: Kopi Luwak - $350/kg

Break them apart...theyre now processed.

The site did mention something about cleaning, its the dirt that is still on them that stops them from being brought into Australia.

[nunu]

Re: Kopi Luwak - $350/kg

The price doesnt reflect whats in the cup. It is merely a reflection of the availability. The same can be said for certified JBM and Kona. Theyre not fantastic by any stretch of the imagination. The pricing is simply due to the fact that there isnt a huge supply available.

On the other hand, exclusive eating establishments are charging large prices not based on supply/demand, but quality of the experience. Its all about perceived value for money. If youre willing to pay, then so be it.

What Im getting at is that there is no justification other than limited supply of Kopi Luwak. Same goes with other expensive coffees. Theyre not necessarily better quality, just less quantity available.

[Dennis]

Re: Kopi Luwak - $350/kg

Thundergod - of course youre right - Im not suggesting its 35x better, like most things, the price is determined by the laws of supply and demand.

nunu - if youre having a dig, bring it on...lol...no one here knows me and I doubt anyone I might serve this coffee to, knows what it costs. Nor would I tell them...would you? So for me, its not all about exclusivity, but will happily admit that I like having things that are different, and yes, exclusive.

As for Tetsuyas, the place is world renowned because the food is unique, not because it has a shiny kitchen, etc. I understand this is not the case for you, given your preference is for bunny and pancakes.

[tmid]

Re: Kopi Luwak - $350/kg

I have to say, Id quite like to try it.

I guess the price reflects the low availability/supply of the coffee. Not really that its 35 times better. Its probably mainly economic forces, and possibly a peverse population, who have had a go at smoking shit, and now want to drink it.

Can we be assured that no civets were harmed in its making? No civet enemas in back room clinics. These are free range? Drug free?

How much is 200gm costing? Could I get it roasted?

tmid.