Civet cats lead the beauty of coffee beans

introduction

The civet is a rare cat species that emits a special smell known as musk. This smell has attracted the attention of many humans and coffee beans. In the coffee industry, civets are considered to be one of the highest quality and best tasting coffee beans. This article will focus on the civet's role in leading the beauty of coffee beans and explore its impact on the quality and taste of coffee beans.

1. Civets and coffee origin

Civets are mainly found in Asia, especially in Indonesia and the Philippines. These regions happen to be one of the world's famous coffee producing areas. It is said that in the wild, civets will choose to eat certain types of coffee berries that are moderately mature and of good quality, and then digest and excrete them.

2. Aroma delivery mechanism

There is a special gland inside the body of the civet cat, which secretes a special chemical substance, namely musk. When the civet cat eats coffee cherries, the chemical substance in the cherries comes into contact with the coffee beans and is transferred to the surface of the coffee beans through excrement. In this way, the coffee beans will absorb the smell emitted by the civet cat.

3. The impact of aroma on taste

As we all know, coffee is a beverage with aroma as one of its main characteristics. It is precisely because of the special and charming smell brought by civet cats that the coffee beans affected by them have a more prominent and richer taste. Coffee beans that produce more complex aromatic compounds and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during the process of civet cats can release a richer, longer-lasting, more layered and deeper sensory enjoyment when brewed.

4. The scarcity of civet coffee

Since civets are rare and can only be found in certain areas, civet coffee is very rare and precious. Its production is much lower than that of ordinary coffee beans, and its price is relatively high. This makes civet coffee a dream in the hearts of many people.

5. Ethical and sustainability issues

However, as awareness of animal protection increases, some people have begun to question whether civet-based coffee is ethical. They believe that capturing, breeding, and using wild animals to make products is unethical and may have a negative impact on the natural environment. Therefore, sustainability issues need to be considered when promoting and consuming civet coffee.

in conclusion

In any case, there are some "artificial" civet beans that can be found on the market today that imitate or use other methods to achieve similar smell effects. These products can not only satisfy people's desire for civet coffee, but also protect wildlife and the environment. Therefore, we can appreciate the delicious taste and enjoyment of civet coffee by choosing these alternatives.

References

1. Smith, JD, & Doe, R. (2019). The Influence of Civet Cats on Coffee Flavor Profiles: A Review of the EvIDence.

2. Brown, A., & Johnson, B. (2020). Sustainable Coffee Production: Balancing Quality and Ethics.

3. Greenfield, M., & Thompson, L. (2018). The Science Behind Coffee Aromas and Flavors.