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Civet coffee: the dark side of the world's most expensive coffee

The Editors, 17.08.2022

Kopi Luwak – also known as civet coffee – is considered the most expensive coffee in the world, but there is a dark side to its production.

“Kopi Luwak” is the name of the coffee variety that is considered the most expensive in the world. However, the production has been thought of as highly controversial for many years, and animal protection organisations warn against buying it.