Organic Kopi Luwak (Civet Cat), India

The 150 year old Balmaadi Estate in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, India is certified organic, eco-friendly and socially responsible by the Institute for Marketecology (IMO). The boundaries of this high altitude (4,000 to 6,000 ft above sea level) estate provide a refuge for the incredibly varied wild life of Nilgiris, including panther, elephant and the Kopi Luwak (civet cat) whose foraged droppings are collected from the surrounding forest. The organic, high altitude Kopi Luwak coffee beans are particularly dense, yielding a beautifully dark and rich cup with overtones of caramel and citrus.