Updates On 6th Aug 2015

KOPI LUWAK: A CUP OF CRUELTY

Did you know that civets are cruelly exploited in the production of what is known to be the most expensive coffee in the world?

Kopi Luwak (civet coffee) is derived from undigested coffee beans passed out by civets. Civets used to produce these beans are fed mostly coffee cherries, and their faeces then go through a cleaning, drying, roasting and grounding process before it is ready for sale. This coffee type has been labelled most expensive due to its unique processing before consumption.

An average cup of Kopi Luwak can cost up to around S$70. Although these unique coffee beans can be attained from free ranging civets, high demand for consumption has led to cruel means to gather the coffee beans. Those include battery farming, involving civets being contained in cramped cages and fed only coffee berries, resulting in stress and malnourishment.

Would you consume coffee attained via cruelty to civets?

Help to stop the exploitation of captive civets for Kopi Luwak by discouraging others to purchase/sell coffee made from harming civets. YOU can play YOUR part to stop animal cruelty.

YOUR COFFEE, YOUR CHOICE.

#ACRES #EndAnimalCruelty #LiveCrueltyFree

Source: https://www.facebook.com/ACRESasia/photos/a.223077136522.136..

Tweet

ACRES

ACRES (Animal Concerns Research & Education Society) is a pioneering Singapore-based charity and Institution of Public Character, founded by Singaporeans in 2001 with the aim of promoting animal welfare.

ACRES has six focus areas: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Wildlife Crime Investigation, Zoo Animal Welfare, Humane Education, Community Outreach and Promoting Cruelty-Free Living.

More Articles   |   Website