Weasel coffee has quickly become one of the hottest cultural travel trends. More commonly known as kopi luwak or cat poop coffee, this exotic treat is created using coffee beans that have been fermented inside a wild civet cat’s stomach to produce a low-acid beverage with complex flavors and subtle aromas enhanced by fermentation process.

Though widely considered one of the world’s most expensive coffees, weasel coffee is both ethically and environmentally sustainable and surprising affordable when compared to other luxury gourmet beverages. While conventional coffee beans are extracted through mechanical means, weasel coffee is collected manually from its wild habitat before being carefully roasted, brewed, packaged and shipped ensuring its superior quality resulting in rich, smooth flavorful brew. With luxurious packaging and exotic origins come an array of exotic origins that add an exotic charm – not to mention luxurious packaging!

The secret of weasel coffee lies in its natural selection and fermentation magic that occurs as coffee cherries pass through a civet’s digestive system. Civet cats only consume cherries that meet specific quality standards, then undergo natural fermentation in their stomachs, which enhances flavor and texture; finally excreted from their bodies into farmers’ hands who collect and roast it – creating a premium brew with refined characteristics such as refinement, exclusivity, and culture that is the toast of the elite and status symbols alike.

Are You Wondering If Weasel Coffee Is Halal? According to the Indonesian Ulama Council, kopi luwak coffee is permissible since the beans ingested and excreted by Civet Cats remain their original shape and state; furthermore, as long as these beans don’t become polluted with any impurities during excretion they should still be considered pure and edible.

Halal status of weasel coffee depends on how it is harvested and produced, particularly how civets are collected from their wild environment, for an authentic experience. Some producers use caged civets which may cause animal welfare concerns as well as health and stress risks to these creatures.

No matter your interest level in weasel coffee, Vietnam provides numerous opportunities to experience it on your next trip. From high-altitude retreats to upscale cafes, here are some great spots where weasel coffee can be sampled.