The phrase "civet cat" refers to a type of small mammal that is sometimes mistakenly called a cat, but is actually closer to a mongoose. It is known for producing a substance called civet, which is used in perfume making. Full definition
The beans are ingested by a particular type of civet cat (like a cross between a domestic cat and a raccoon in appearance, very cute) then excreted and washed (hopefully VERY thoroughly!!) (silvertraveladvisor.com)
Molecular analysis shows that SARS is closely related to coronaviruses found in civet cats in the animal markets of Guangdong, though scientists are still not certain that civets were the original reservoir. (discovermagazine.com)
This includes that civet cat stuff featured on «The Bucket List.» (konacoffee-beans.com)