Is Caged Civet Coffee Bad? What Every Buyer Should Know

The question buyers ask most often before their first contract is simple to state and harder to answer well: is caged civet coffee bad? The honest answer is that caging civets to produce coffee carries real welfare costs, and those costs usually show up in the cup. This guide is for roasters, importers, and hospitality […]

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