Kopi Luwak, Rare Coffee from Animal Poop, on John Howie Menu

Kopi Luwak, the rare delicacy commonly called "cat poop" coffee or civet coffee by many media outlets, is currently available in Bellevue at John Howie Steak.

The rare coffee earns its nickname - it is harvested in Indonesia from the feces of civets which ingest the local beans. It's not known if the civet's digestive process or if the animal's pickiness eating only ripe coffee beans causes the unique taste, according to USA Today.

Kopi Luwak has gained some fame -- or perhaps, infamy -- in recent years, with some news outlets reporting that it has sold for up to $225 per pound, because of its unique flavor and the difficulty in harvesting.

“It’s not bitter strong, it’s ‘rich’ strong. It’s solid. John Howie Steak is proud to offer the rare coffee to its guests,” commented John Howie, Chef/Proprietor of John Howie Steak, on the restaurant's announcement posted on on Bellevue Patch.

The rare coffee is being served for $45 a cup at John Howie Steak with coffee service, according to the announcement.

Have you had Kopi Luwak? How did it taste? If you haven't, would you drink coffee harvested from animal leavings? Tell us in the comments.