They're force feeding elephants coffee beans now...
I'm wondering, do they have a whole factory of caged animals for the Kopi Luwak coffee beans? Poor animals...
I don't drink coffee, but I'd feel bad supporting this industry. I didn't even take a sip of a cup offered to me when I was on holiday in Bali.
Have you seen how they kill the alligator at the alligator leather farms? They take a meter long metal rod and they ram it into the alligator's head down its spine. It's very painful, sad, and cruel. I actually don't want to wear crocodile/alligator strapped watches because of it!
I really went off on a tangent there, but seeing how those alligators are treated at those farms really bothers me.
Alligator/crocodile shoes and straps used to be a status symbol for brave men who hunted these scary-looking predators. To attest how big their "bravery" was (or more likely how much they had to drink the night before and had a team of assistants to ensure little could go wrong). Today, alligator shoes and watch straps are worn by people who've never seen nor touched an alligator. It's become a symbol of wealth, not bravery, even if it is bravery induced by liquid courage (alcohol)...
Kopi Luwak coffee was a good thought Alkiro. It crossed my mind too!
My wife and I went to Bali 6 years ago and we saw these little animals (Luwak or civet)
I fully understand your feeling about alligators and how they can be (mis)treated. It’s really something we have to keep in mind us consumers. And not only alligators but cows, chickens, pigs and so on 😕
Best wishes
Alkiro
Yes. All very sad...
You mentioned the other animals that are poorly treated. It's nice to know you're an aware consumer!
You know, my father was a butcher and he’s still a hunter. Next week, he will go in a farm to kill and cut a pig. But I know this pig has been well treated there and had an “happy life” even if the end is not particularly nice
I’m not a vegan at all but I think we can reduce our meat consumption for instance which could mean less meat but better one with animals better treated in my opinion.
One day, we (humans) will probably all pay for our excess and all bad things we did towards animals and nature in general.
Best wishes
Alkiro
You're probably right...
Probably my favorite Lange...
It may be a lot of things, but coffee time isn’t one of them ;-) [nt]
Type of bean from Hawaii. Considered by some a very unique, very well developed bean ☕️☕️☕️ [nt]
Impeccable composition - especially that nice touch with the buckle! Regards, skyeriding [nt]