Kopi Luwak does indeed exist. It is coffee cherries that have been eaten by the Indonesian palm civet, gone through its digestive system and been deposited out the other end. The civet (Luwak or Musang) is these days rare in Java but still reasonably common in Sumatra- there for most REAL Kopi Luwak comes from Sumatra. The green beans are cleaned by hand once the Luwak poop is collected. The real deal can sell for over $300 a kg. One of our friends, Prof Massimo in Canada, is the world recognized expert on identifying whether Kopi Luwak is real or a fraud. This is done through colour spectrum testing of the beans. The enzymes left by the digestive process of the Luwak leave a distinctive pattern on the surface of the bean. Why is it so famous? Well... like anything the rarity of the coffee makes it unique. Whether it is more delicious or flavoursome than other Indonesian coffees is debatable!
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Group of Companies
Merdeka Coffee
We are a boutique coffee company dedicated to the sourcing, selection and roasting of the best Indonesian coffees. Our clients are individuals, institutions and wholesalers who share our vision for exceptional coffee obtained through fair and equitable local trade relationships.
Antipodean Cafe
The cafe experience is one of the central fabrics of life of the European society. From past to present, cafes in Italy, France, Spain, Austria and the former Yugoslavian states have been playing their roles as meeting places for the communities that surround them.
Merdeka Coffee Astoria
Merdeka Coffee l Antipodean began as a institutional and wholesale roaster in Jakarta. Our clients have included 5 star hotels, award winning cafes and coffee shops, restaurants, gold clubs, and airport lounges.
Antipodean Academia
Antipodean Academia is an ongoing resource and support platform that all baristas including cafe owners can rely on to succeed in the specialty coffee industry.
The Indonesian
Coffee Specialists
We are member of
Australian Specialty Coffee Association
Association of Indonesian Coffee Exporters