James Hoffmann’s Kopi Luwak Video Got It Half Right — Here’s the Half He Missed
In April 2022, James Hoffmann — 2007 World Barista Champion, author of The World Atlas of Coffee, and…
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Why Arabica Kopi Luwak Tastes Different From Robusta: The Variety Question That Matters Most
Cheap kopi luwak is cheap because it starts with Robusta. Authentic Javanese kopi luwak uses Arabica Typica —…
Read ArticleSpring Luxury Coffee Gift Guide 2026: From Mother’s Day to Graduation Season
Between Mother's Day and graduation ceremonies, spring is peak gifting season. Wild kopi luwak solves the 'they already…
Read ArticleThe Gift for the Person Who Has Everything (Including a Very Good Coffee Machine)
The premium coffee enthusiast who already owns everything hasn't tried wild kopi luwak — and that gap is…
Read ArticleKopi Luwak vs Kenyan AA Coffee: A Buyer’s Comparison
Kenya AA and wild kopi luwak both attract buyers seeking something beyond ordinary. Here's how they differ at…
Read ArticleKopi Luwak Whole Bean or Ground: Why the Answer Matters More at $125 Than It Does at $15
If you opened a $125 bag of kopi luwak and found it was pre-ground, you’d have already lost…
Read ArticleThe Smoothest Coffee in the World: What Actually Makes Coffee Smooth (And Where to Find It)
A barista in a Melbourne specialty café once described kopi luwak to a customer as “the coffee that…
Read ArticleWhat Serious Coffee People Actually Think About Wild Kopi Luwak
The specialty coffee world developed an interesting relationship with kopi luwak over the past two decades. In one…
Read ArticleThe Math That Makes a $125 Bag of Wild Kopi Luwak Completely Defensible
One hundred grams of wild kopi luwak produces roughly 10 to 12 cups of coffee, depending on your…
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