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Kopi luwak - Quiz
Contributed by: Guy
  • 1. What factor does not influence the taste of kopi luwak?
A) The color of the packaging
B) The roasting process
C) The origin of the beans
D) The health of the civet
  • 2. How is kopi luwak generally regarded within the coffee industry?
A) As a standard industry staple
B) As a gimmick or novelty item
C) As the most expensive and delicious coffee
D) As a superior quality gourmet product
  • 3. According to the Specialty Coffee Association of America, what is the general consensus regarding kopi luwak?
A) It has an unrivaled acidic profile
B) It just tastes bad
C) It is worth the high price tag
D) It is the best tasting coffee
  • 4. What happened when a professional compared beans with and without the kopi luwak process?
A) The luwak coffee scored lower on the SCAA scale
B) The luwak coffee had superior acidity
C) The luwak coffee was indistinguishable from others
D) The luwak coffee was rated significantly higher
  • 5. What is one effect the luwak process has on coffee characteristics?
A) It diminishes good acidity and flavor
B) It enhances the complexity of the acidity
C) It drastically increases the aroma
D) It improves the overall roast profile
  • 6. What characteristic is often noted as a positive of kopi luwak?
A) Smoothness of the body
B) Sharp acidic bite
C) High caffeine content
D) Intense fruity flavor
  • 7. How did professional coffee tasters describe the taste of kopi luwak?
A) Deeply roasted
B) Highly acidic
C) Rich and complex
D) Thin
  • 8. To what did a food writer compare the taste of kopi luwak?
A) Imported high-altitude Arabica
B) Folgers
C) Freshly ground artisanal beans
D) A premium espresso blend
  • 9. What chemical compounds were found in higher levels in civet-processed Robusta beans?
A) Sugars and antioxidants
B) Caffeine and tannic acid
C) Proteins and fiber
D) Caprylic and capric acid methyl ester
  • 10. What kind of flavor notes are associated with the chemical compounds found in civet-processed beans?
A) Spicy, earthy notes
B) Bitter, metallic notes
C) Creamy, dairy-like notes
D) Bright, citrusy notes
  • 11. What is the primary reason people purchase kopi luwak according to some critics?
A) Superior health benefits
B) Ethical farming practices
C) Novelty
D) Environmental sustainability
  • 12. What does the text suggest about the civet's stress levels?
A) They improve the flavor profile
B) They are irrelevant to the processing
C) They may influence the taste of the coffee
D) They have no impact on the beans
  • 13. What animal is responsible for the production of kopi luwak?
A) Bornean orangutan
B) Sumatran tiger
C) Asian palm civet
D) Javan rhinoceros
  • 14. How much can wild-collected kopi luwak beans cost per kilogram?
A) $500
B) $1,000
C) $2,500
D) $100
  • 15. Which country introduced coffee plantations to Indonesia?
A) Spain
B) The United Kingdom
C) The Netherlands
D) Portugal
  • 16. In the 19th century, in which region did farmers start drinking coffee from excreted beans?
A) Bali
B) Central Java
C) Sumatra
D) East Timor
  • 17. What is the name for kopi luwak in Tagalog areas?
A) Kape motit
B) Kapé alamíd
C) Kapé musang
D) Kahawa kubing
  • 18. What animal, besides the Asian palm civet, contributes to coffee production in Palawan?
A) Long-tailed macaque
B) Clouded leopard
C) Malayan sun bear
D) Palawan binturong
  • 19. What happens to the proteins in the coffee beans during the roasting process?
A) Maillard reaction
B) Hydration
C) Carbonization
D) Oxidation
  • 20. Why is the intensive farming method for kopi luwak criticized?
A) Ethical concerns regarding animal welfare
B) Environmental pollution
C) High cost of maintenance
D) Poor flavor quality
  • 21. What process reduces the bitterness of the coffee beans?
A) Malting
B) Steaming
C) Freezing
D) Boiling
  • 22. What is the primary reason caged production methods were adopted?
A) To protect civets from predators
B) To improve flavor
C) To increase yields
D) To reduce labor costs
  • 23. Which of these is NOT a country where kopi luwak is produced?
A) Ethiopia
B) Thailand
C) Brazil
D) Vietnam
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