Processed using an enzyme derived from a bacterium isolated from civet feces, Luwak Enzymatic coffee is more hygienic and offers a unique taste, all while ensuring no animals are harmed.
Ranum Luwak Enzymatic Coffee boasts a fruity aroma with notes of melon, champagne, dried fruit skin, raw strawberry, jasmine, and a rich, complex flavor profile.
Sourced from our farmer friend, Rani Mayasari from The Java Halu Coffee farm, in collaboration with the Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB), has developed a post-harvest coffee process utilizing microbes from the civet enzyme.
Rani Mayasari is a farmer, professional coffee processor, and exporter who grows coffee with 160 farming families. She designs post-harvest processing methods according to strict standards and is committed to maintaining a healthy environment to promote sustainable living.
Rani employs SAP (Sustainable Agricultural Practices) in her coffee fermentation process, empowers women, and focuses on the sustainability of coffee farming. Through her efforts, Rani has successfully elevated Java Halu Coffee, making it a top-quality coffee that is good for the planet.
The improvement in civet coffee quality is reflected in a reduction in protein levels, which helps reduce bitterness while enhancing the taste and aroma. Changes in aroma and flavor are typically linked to the levels of free volatile compounds.
For this reason, the quality of fermented coffee is analyzed based on caffeine content and volatile compounds. When compared to regular coffee beans and commercial civet coffee, enzymatically fermented coffee shows a reduction in caffeine levels of 48-69%, compared to just 9% in commercial civet coffee. Additionally, this process increases the presence of beneficial acids, such as lactic acid, butyrate, and ascorbic acid, which are good for health.
Research by Prof. Dr. Ir. Erliza Noor into the production of civet coffee through enzymatic processes has been underway since 2011, beginning with the isolation and identification of bacteria from civet (luwak) feces.
