Luwak beans come from one of the most unique and luxurious coffee processes in the world, famously known as Kopi Luwak or Civet Coffee. These coffee beans are harvested after being eaten and partially digested by the Asian palm civet, a small animal native to Southeast Asia. The civet consumes ripe coffee cherries, and during digestion, the cherries' pulp is broken down while the beans remain intact. Once the beans are excreted, they are collected, cleaned, and processed to create Kopi Luwak.
This process is believed to alter the beans’ chemical composition, reducing acidity and creating a smooth, rich flavor with a slightly earthy or chocolaty note. Kopi Luwak is one of the rarest and most expensive coffees globally, often appreciated for its exotic origin and unique taste. However, there is also controversy regarding the ethical treatment of civets in some production methods, which has raised concerns about sustainable and humane sourcing.

麝香猫咖啡豆（Luwak豆）是世界上最独特和奢华的咖啡之一，通常称为猫屎咖啡（Kopi Luwak）。这种咖啡豆来自东南亚的一种特殊过程：麝香猫（一种小型哺乳动物）会吃下成熟的咖啡樱桃，经过部分消化后，咖啡豆保留完整地被排出体外。之后，这些豆子被收集、清洗并加工成猫屎咖啡。这一过程被认为改变了咖啡豆的化学成分，降低了酸度，赋予其顺滑、浓郁的口感，带有轻微的泥土或巧克力风味。猫屎咖啡因其独特的来源和口感而成为全球最稀有、最昂贵的咖啡之一。然而，由于部分生产方式涉及麝香猫的非人道待遇，这也引发了关于可持续性和道德采购的争议。