Paul Watson revealed a strange coffee delicacy in his “$600-a-pound coffee” story. This high-priced caffeine source is actually harvested from the dung of wild civets. The article tells you everything about the unique Indonesian luxe-coffee called kopi luwak—except how to get there. So, coffee connoisseurs, here’s some travel info so you can jet straight to the source.
Getting there: Bandar Lampung is considered the southernmost point of Sumatra and connects Java with all provinces of Sumatra. Once you’re in Jakarta, a flight from Jakarta to Bandar Lampung takes about 40 minutes, or six hours by land. I found flights from LAX to Jakarta on Kayak.com for $1,090 round-trip in September via Malaysia Airlines.
Have you heard of, or even tried, kopi luwak? How does it taste? In a blind taste-test, could you tell the difference between kopi luwak and Starbucks?
Staying there: Crave familiarity before pushing the taste bud envelope? There’s a Sheraton in Bandar Lampung. I found a room with a king bed and a pool view for $67/night. Telephone: (62)(721) 486666.
Getting there: Bandar Lampung is considered the southernmost point of Sumatra and connects Java with all provinces of Sumatra. Once you’re in Jakarta, a flight from Jakarta to Bandar Lampung takes about 40 minutes, or six hours by land. I found flights from LAX to Jakarta on Kayak.com for $1,090 round-trip in September via Malaysia Airlines.
Have you heard of, or even tried, kopi luwak? How does it taste? In a blind taste-test, could you tell the difference between kopi luwak and Starbucks?
Staying there: Crave familiarity before pushing the taste bud envelope? There’s a Sheraton in Bandar Lampung. I found a room with a king bed and a pool view for $67/night. Telephone: (62)(721) 486666.
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Where about's this kopi luwak available from? The Hotel?