Extreme Coffee -- Sumatra

Synopsis

In September 2007, the documentary highlights Kopi Luwack, recognized as the most exotic and expensive coffee in the world. This unique coffee originates from the dung of the Common Palm Civet, also known as Luwack. The film follows Peter Cave, the ABC's foreign affairs editor and a passionate coffee lover, as he journeys to the mountains of Sumatra in search of authentic Kopi Luwack. With prices exceeding $50 per cup in cities like New York, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, the documentary reveals the challenges of finding genuine Kopi Luwack amidst a market filled with counterfeit products. Viewers learn about the rarity of this coffee and the lengths to which enthusiasts go to ensure they are tasting the real deal.