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The most expensive coffee in the world is made from civet droppings.

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Kopi Luwak is produced from coffee beans that have passed through the digestive system of a civet. The civet's enzymes alter the flavour of the bean, making it less bitter. A kilogram can cost over 1,000 euros.

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

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