Natural Kopi Luwak

Natural kopi luwak is completely untreated kopi, as it is collected with no additional processing. The beans are hand collected from where they lay on the jungle floor, bagged, and then sent to Animalcoffee where they are eventually turned into the world's most exclusive gourmet beverage.

The individual beans are naturally glued together in the stomach of the Luwak, there is no artificial adhesive involved, yet kopi luwak collected in this fashion appears remarkably clean and is completely odour free.

Depending on where the kopi luwak is collected there may be a predominance of either Arabica or Robusta grown which ensures the Luwak Coffee is of a particular type. Alternatively both Arabica and Robusta may be grown within close proximity of each other, as is the practice in some areas of west Sumatra, in which case both kinds of coffee cherry are eaten by the Luwak and the resulting kopi luwak is a blend of coffee created naturally in the stomach of the Luwak.

A bagful of freshly collected kopi luwak in its natural state is brittle and needs to be transported carefully to avoid ending up as individual beans, which are generally unacceptable to Animalcoffee.

To obtain beans while still in this state they must be collected almost immediately after they are deposited on the forest floor. Once they have been exposed to the elements for even a very short period, particularly in the rainy season, they break down into individual beans and we can no longer be sure that they are genuine kopi luwak.

Hayaki Kopitiam

I encountered Hayaki Kopitiam during my Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday in Kota Bharu Kelantan. It was Friday, we planned to have breakfast at the well known White House Kopitiam, unfortunately it was closed. White House Kopitiam closed every Friday, make sure you remember that!
Since we all are in Kota Bharu town, going back home is not an option, so kena cari jugak a nice place for breakfast. While wondering around, we found Hayaki Kopitiam located at Jalan Kebun Sultan. At that time it was only around 8:30am, memang planned to go out early to avoid the crowd.
Once at Jalan Kebun Sultan, you will definitely see the Hayaki Kopitiam restaurant. There’s two Hayaki Kopitam restaurant facing each other. FREE parking is provided nearby for customers. The restaurant is open 24 hours.

What can you expect from a kopitiam restaurant? the usual breakfast stuff, but here in KB they have additional menu like Nasik Dagang & Nasik Berlauk. I had kopi-0, french toast, egg toast, roti kahwin and nasik lemak. The french toast was delicious!


Hayaki Kopitiam also provided WIFI internet connection for FREE. I’ve also noticed that wall socket plug is also provided at a few tables. If you happened to be in Kota Bharu Kelantan and would like to get connected to internet, Hayaki Kopitiam will be a good choice, provided if you have your own laptop that is WIFI enabled. Here you can surf all you want with the price of kopi-o for only RM1.00

Italian Coffee

Espresso, caffè normale, cappuccino; sometimes it seems that there are as many types of coffee in Italy as there are pastas. And just like pasta, Italian coffee is an art form with many customs and traditions. Whether it's a caffè corretto thrown back like a shot, a cappuccino and brioche for breakfast, or a granita di caffè con panna to cool off from the hot midday sun, in Italy there is a coffee drink specific for every time and mood.
The Perfect Tazza
Want to start a heated discussion in Italy? Ask a group of friends how to make a perfect cup of stove top espresso! There are fully automatic espresso makers, pump driven espresso machines, lever piston espresso machines, and, of course, the classic aluminum espresso coffee maker (also called a moka pot or The Moka Express), which was invented in the 1930's.
Italian coffee tifosi in search of the perfect cup will also debate various factors such as bean type, blade vs. burr grinders, tamp pressure, water temperature, and humidity. Caffeine junkies not only have their favorite local torrefazione (coffee house), but even prefer certain baristi because of their ability to deliver a perfect caffè espresso.
'S' Marks the Pot (of Coffee)
No one expects a first-time visitor to Italy to trill their r's like a native Italian speaker. But if you don't want to be labeled maleducato, when ordering a coffee in Italy it's espresso, not expresso. Both will quicken your heart rate, but an expresso is a fast train and an espresso is a small cup of very strong coffee. And caffè (with two f's) is both the beverage and the locale that serves it.
What kind of coffee should you order in a caffè? The possibilities can be as daunting as a Starbucks menu. Below is a list of the most popular caffeine-laden drinks. Keep in mind too, Italians generally don't drink coffee with any meal except breakfast. Coffee is often ordered after a meal, and—che vergogna!—only the unwitting tourist will order a cappuccino in a restaurant after lunch or dinnerLavazza Qualita Oro Espresso Whole Bean Coffee, 8.8-Ounce Bags (Pack of 4) When ordering an after-dinner coffee, do not ask for an espresso, ask for "un caffè, per favore."
Italian Vocabulary List: Coffee

• caffè (espresso)—a small cup of very strong coffee, i.e., espresso
• caffè Americano—American-style coffee, but stronger; weaker than espresso and served in a large cup
• caffè corretto—coffee "corrected" with a shot of grappa, cognac, or other spirit
• caffè doppio—double espresso
• caffè freddo—iced coffee
• caffè Hag—decaffeinated coffee
• caffè latte—hot milk mixed with coffee and served in a glass for breakfast
• caffè macchiato—espresso "stained" with a drop of steamed milk: small version of a cappuccino
• caffè marocchino—espresso with a dash of hot milk and cacao powder
• caffè stretto—espresso with less water; rocket fuel!
• cappuccino—espresso infused with steamed milk and drunk in the morning, but never after lunch or dinner
• granita di caffè con panna—frozen, iced beverage (similar to a slush, but ice shavings make it authentic) and topped with whipped cream

How to Enjoy Coffee

Many people ask me how to enjoy a cup of coffee? Basically, the correct way to enjoy coffee is if coffee can be a pleasure for you. The wrong way is if coffee makes you feel uncomfortable. For example, if you need to finish the job all night, drinking coffee will keep you awake. Well, You Need to remember that coffee contains toxins called caffeine. Like drugs, caffeine can be healthful as well as hurt us. Too much caffeine can cause health problems, such as high blood pressure, irritability, and sleep disturbances.

Another mistake is letting your kids drink coffee instead of other nutritious beverages that children need. Caffeine in coffee can be dangerous for children who are still growing. Caffeine can steal calcium from bones, and can make a child's bones become brittle.

This is the recommended way of drinking coffee: Drinking more often in small doses. Simply drink a quarter cup of coffee every hour. If you drink it to prevent drowsiness, this method is more effective than if you drank a large mug.

Fill your belly first. Lie when it was said that drinking coffee could eliminate hunger, which makes you feel full or Milk Sugar content is contained in your coffee. That just makes your stomach bloated. Instead you should eat before drinking coffee.

You do not need to drink coffee when:

   1.
      You feel restless or palpitations after drinking coffee.
   2.
      You're having trouble sleeping (insomnia).
   3.
      Do you have a problem with the stomach, or disturbances in digestion.
   4.
      You are taking a cold or headache medicine that also mengadung caffeine. This would exceed the quota of caffeine is safe.

Enjoy your coffee