I like coffee... it's an essential part of my day, but after reading this article, I hope my brother won;t think of sending me any coffee from where he is working in Jakarta...
Kopi luwak or civet coffee comes from the rear end of a small furry animal found in the jungles of Indonesia and quite a few other countries in the region. The thought of drinking coffee made from the beans passed in Civet poo does not do a lot for me - and as they say the risk of counterfeit product is high. According to a scientist quoted in a newspaper on Saturday, the main ingredient in fake Viagra seized by New Zealand customs officers was guano - bat and bird droppings !
http://www.news24.com/Content/SciTech/News/1132/f940f2a1d73245528ebc126328f60...
I guess the Caveat emptor theory applies - Let the Buyer Beware.
