'I tried world's most expensive coffee – but how it's made might shock you'
A TikTok user shared a video of herself trying the 'world's most expensive coffee' in Bali - but viewers were horrified after she explained how it is made.
A woman who sampled the "world's most expensive coffee" left viewers aghast after revealing its unusual production process.
TikTok user @Lucijawithqs, known for her global food and culture tours, recently tried Kopi Luwak, often dubbed the world's costliest coffee.
Its hefty price tag and fame stem from its unique production method, which Lucija disclosed in her viral post.
However, the creation process of this coffee, retailing at up to £130.99 per 500g in some UK stores, left people feeling queasy as they discover the secret behind its distinctive flavour.
Despite its reputation, Bali's most expensive coffee failed to wow Lucija, who described it as "tastes good but nothing extravagant".
@lucijawithqs Poop coffee, Kopi Luwak, the most expensive Balinese ???????????? coffee or however you wanna call it … I’ve tried it and yeah, it tastes good but nothing extravagant. The owner was super friendly tho and his pet likewise ?????? #luwak #coffeetiktok #streetfood #baliindonesia #balilife #coffeelovers ♬ original sound - lucijawithqs
The production method, on the other hand, shocked TikTok users, many of whom vowed never to try the coffee after learning about its origins.
In her video, Lucija hints at the process by petting an Asian palm civet in the shop. These creatures play a crucial role in producing the coffee, as she explained.
After purchasing a Kopi Luwak coffee for a mere $3.14 (£2.35), she asked the barista about the bean's preparation. He revealed the civet consumes and digests the bean before it is "washed in warm water and then put in the sun maybe for one day, two days, and then roasted".
Kopi Luwak beans, renowned for their unique flavour derived from being partially digested by civets, did little to impress Lucija who explained: "It's a speciality coffee because these animals eat the coffee beans and pick which ones are the best. They eat it, then the fermentation process happens in their stomach and they poop it out."
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Notwithstanding its "full" and "rich" taste conferred through a taste test, social media users were appalled upon watching Lucija's video review. Shocked replies poured in, with one saying: "I'm Indonesian, but never tried Luwak coffee. I don't think I will."
Another was disbelief, asking: "IS THIS REAL." Yet, some coffee enthusiasts are enamoured by the exotic brew, highlighted by comments such as: "My friend from Switzerland is crazy about Luwak coffee, always wants some."
An astounded user noted the bargain price with: "3 dollars?? Wow that's the cheapest Luwak Kopi bro. Most luwak is $20 to $100."
