Elephant dung brew offers coffee lovers something to sniff

Published: 9 Dec 2012 at 16.45
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CHIANG RAI - "It's slightly floral," British tourist Ian Nuttall said, sniffing his tiny cup of Black Ivory Coffee.

''You can't taste the chocolate but you can smell it,'' he added, sitting on the veranda of the Elephant Bar at the five-star Anantara Golden Triangle Hotel in Chiang Saen. ''It's unlike any other coffee I've had.''

''Chocolaty'' might be a surprising first reaction to coffee made from beans that have passed through an elephant, but there is no doubt that Black Ivory Coffee offers the palate something different.

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Discussion 6 : 10 Dec 2012 at 08.596
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The initiator is cashing in on the huge egos of those who have more money than sense and who want to flaunt their wealth. Great coffees from many countries need no enhancement to enjoy their full flavour. Just brew it properly.
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coffee produced in Northern Thailand is the best IMO. When in Thailand I will drink nothing but Thai coffee. Haven't tried this new one though. Can't understand why the locals don't care much for it, opting to frequent the American stores instead. Really miss Thai coffee, not available in Toronto. :(
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Dao. Disc.1.'I love high quality Arabica .Where is it ? The only good stuff I have found is in Laos

Dao brand 3 in 1 is available at Rimping Chiang Mai
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Don't you wonder about the mental state of anyone who would even consider doing this? I know business ideas come from someone who has found a need to fill, but who needs this?
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Discussion 2 : 09 Dec 2012 at 23.152
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well, never drink this way, even it is free of charge coffee .... People are very weird !!!
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I love high quality Arabica .Where is it ? The only good stuff I have found is in Laos .
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