Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee 454g Beans

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Visit the product you want to add, below the “add to basket button”, then press “add to subscription” Of these 3 plants, only one survived the journey. The plant arrived in the hands of Sir Nicholas Lawes, former governor of Jamaica.

Introduced more than 300 years ago on the island, Jamaican coffee is enriched by drawing its nourishment from the side of the Blue Mountain range and the constantly humid climate. Here’s a tip if you are getting Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee pre-ground: make sure the water you are using is hot enough or that the drip coffee maker you are using is able to get to suitable temperatures. You want to be between 195 degrees F and 205 degrees F. You do not want to use boiling water! It will burn your coffee, and this is coffee you do not want to burn. Don’t be afraid to ask questions – Anyone with real Blue Mountain will be proud of that. It’s difficult to come by, so there will be a paperwork trail. Top Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee brands shouldn’t be offended if you ask to see some documentation. The climate in this region is predominantly cool and misty with a relatively high rainfall. This, combined with an abundance of rich, fertile soil and good drainage makes it especially suited to the growing of coffee. The mist also protects the coffee plants from the intense of the tropical sun, making them that much more succulent. The Coffee Industry Regulation Act specifies what coffee can bear the Blue Mountain label. These coffees are authorised and certified by the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica. This covers certain areas in Jamaica, namely those of Saint Andrew, Saint Thomas, Portland and Saint Mary. Indeed, only coffee grown in these areas can rightly be named Blue Mountain Coffee.Home / News / Why Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is Typically More Expensive Why Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is Typically More Expensive There have been reports that sometimes these beans show up stale. For the amount you’re paying, that’s pretty darn risky.

There is limited space on the Blue Mountains in Jamaica where it is grown and added to that, it takes about ten months to harvest which makes its supply very low. While its delicious taste puts this coffee in high demand, a limited supply makes it much more expensive than other coffee brands. After this, more beans and even entire batches are eliminated during the post-roast inspection and cupping evaluation. Avoid Scams!Pictured: Discover delightful aromas. Sandals Resorts exclusively serves the world’s most sought-after specialty coffee grown in Jamaica's misty Blue Mountain range. Once you have your fresh grind, we recommend using an immersion-style technique. That includes Aeropress (inverted), French press, cold brew, and Moka pots. The extra extraction time lets you really squeeze every ounce of delicious flavor out of these beans. We hope this write up has proven useful and you are interested in trying this unique coffee, we have gone through great lengths to ensure we supply the very best produce here.

True Blue Mountain coffee must come from the Portland, Saint Andrew, Saint Mary, or Saint Thomas parishes and altitudes between 3000 and 5500 ft. Authentic coffee is certified by the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority, previously called the Jamaica Coffee Industry Board. Is Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee the best in the world? When it comes to fine coffee varieties, the first thing that springs to mind is the price. This is also the case with our beans from the island of the Greater Antilles. Interested in visiting these coffee plantations? Here are some Blue Mountain tours to consider. How is Blue Mountain Coffee Processed? Combined, the four areas of land are less than 1,500 acres. To look at it another way, the amount of coffee this landmass can produce is equal to about 0.1% of what Columbia produces. Needless to say, space is limited. The elevation, along with the volcanic soil, regular rainfall, and shading cloud cover, makes coffee in these regions some of the best. Hard to Grow and Produce Jamaican Blue Mountain is some of the world’s most highly regarded coffee. It’s grown in a micro-climate at a very high altitude (the Blue Mountain peak is nearly 7,500 feet!) and in a unique setting. As the name suggests, it’s from Jamaica, specifically in the Blue Mountains, between Kingston and Antonio Bay on the west side of the mountain range.

Wrapping Up

Pro tip: Is your Sandals all-inclusive holiday in Jamaica coming up soon? While on these exciting shores, be sure to get a shot of Jamaican rum cream in your Blue Mountain Coffee — its full, delicious flavour will leave you wanting more!