Proof in Every Cup
Authenticity isn’t a claim. It is something we can show you, certificate by certificate.
Kopi luwak is one of the most counterfeited coffees in the world, so ‘trust us’ is not enough. Every 100 g pouch and gift tin we sell carries the same four proofs you see on our product pages: a specialty grade of 84+ from a CQI-certified Q Grader, MPKG certification, Halal certification, and traceability to six named harvest areas. Below is what each one covers and who issued it, followed by our trade association membership. If a mark is not on this page, we do not claim it.
84+ Specialty graded · MPKG certified · Halal certified · Traceable to six harvest areas in Aceh Tengah
84+ Specialty Graded: CQI-Certified Q Grader Batch Verification
Every batch of Original Luwak is cupped by a CQI-certified Q Grader before it is packed and must score 84+ on the specialty scale. Screen size 15 to 19, moisture under 13%, and defect triage of 3 to 6% are checked at the same time. The cupping notes travel with the batch, which is why we can tell you what your pouch tastes like before you open it. What a coffee Q Grader licence involves, and how it changed in 2025, is explained in our guide.
MPKG Certification (Gayo Coffee Protection Community)
Original Luwak holds MPKG certification from Masyarakat Perlindungan Kopi Gayo, the Gayo Coffee Protection Community. For our wild kopi luwak, MPKG covers responsible sourcing, protection of animal welfare, and adherence to Gayo quality standards. It is the mechanism behind our claim that the coffee comes from wild, free-roaming civets and not from cages. Every 100 g pouch and gift tin is packed under MPKG certification.
Issued by: Masyarakat Perlindungan Kopi Gayo.
Halal Certification
Both the 100 g pouch and the 100 g gift tin are Halal certified, covering every stage of production from sourcing to packaging, so Muslim customers can order with confidence. The Halal Indonesia label is printed on the pouch.
Traceability: Where Every Batch Comes From
Every batch traces back to wild, free-roaming civets in the forest edges around Takengon, Bener Meriah, Angkup, Sukarame, Bies, and Pondok Baru in Aceh Tengah. We operate from Desa Pondok Balik, Kecamatan Ketol, inside the growing region. Not just “Indonesia”: every batch names the place it came from.
AEKI-AICE Membership (Association of Indonesian Coffee Exporters and Industries)
Original Luwak is an active member of AEKI-AICE, Asosiasi Eksportir dan Industri Kopi Indonesia (the Association of Indonesian Coffee Exporters and Industries). This is a membership, not a product certification, which is why it does not appear on our product pages. It places us inside the national body for Indonesian coffee exporters, and it is one more way our origin claim can be checked.
