What Makes Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee the Talk of the Town

Coffee is a sentiment for some of its lovers. A drink that wakes them up or perhaps after lunch when the waves of sleepiness creep in. Coffee is a way of life, it keeps people energized and refreshed all day. So, it has to be good in taste with an exotic flavor of rich beans. Of course, the market has a sea of coffee brands that seem to keep increasing only. In this post, we are going to talk about Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee and discover if it is the best one for your lifestyle. So, let’s begin. You can grab a cup of coffee while you read this blog because this is going to be a little longer as we explore the world of blue mountain coffee. 

What Makes Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee so Great?

The place where Blue Mountain coffee is grown is pretty high in the mountains. The lush vegetation gives the Blue Mountains a greenish-blue tinge. These gorgeous-looking mountains dominate the eastern part of Jamaica. As per the Jamaican Government, these mountains are the world’s best origin where coffee grows.

Certainly, coffee is great in taste and flavors. However, it is important to make sure that you get unblended and authentic blue mountain coffee. 100% original Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is exported only under license and with the sole approval by the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA). In fact, the board’s professionals carefully check for its bean quality, color, and size. 

Now, let’s delve deeper into what other aspects make JamaicanCoffeeClub’s Blue Mountain coffee so delicious, smooth, and different. Here we go:

Colder Climate

The weather in Jamaica Blue Mountain is usually chilly as opposed to the rest of the country. The mountains are situated on the eastern end of Jamaica and constantly receives the moisture-laden North-East Trade Winds.

These rise up into the mountains which produce ample cloud cover. The limited sunlight slows down the coffee’s cherry growth but the long maturity period creates a unique effect on the taste and aroma of the coffee grown from these trees surrounded by so much vegetation.

Stringent Quality Controls

One thing about the Blue Mountain process is that it is very focused on quality at every stage. 

The coffee picked by the farmers are called ‘cherries’. The first stage at the processing plant is to float the ‘cherries’ in water. Those that float to the surface are discarded. Next, the cherries are pulped. This separates the flesh from the coffee bean which is inside. The flesh is returned to the fields as compost. The coffee beans are spread out by hand on a ‘barbecue’ sundeck using a highly labor-intensive process. Depending on the sun, they are left to dry for between 5 to 8 days, and must be constantly turned by hand. This makes the water content drop from 45% to around 12%. The coffee is then bagged and is aged for another 6 to 8 weeks.

The coffee is then un-bagged and graded for their size and quality by highly experienced coffee graders. Only the best beans survive the entire labor-intensive process and are approved to carry the name, Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee.

About 85% of the beans are good enough for export. Jamaican processors proudly know that they have a perfect coffee and they put their heart and soul into ensuring the superior quality of the beans carries the name of the Blue Mountain Coffee appropriately.

Besides, to maintain the high-quality standards JACRA educates the growers and processors by establishing clear rules for the growing, processing, harvesting, and roasting of the coffee. Every single ounce of coffee must be presented to this licensing authority and it is the only organisation that exports the coffee out of Jamaica.

Japan is a Frequent Buyer of this Rare Coffee

A lot of people may or may now know that Japan imports 80% of Jamaica’s Blue Mountain coffee. Also, these two countries have also made an agreement on high environmental standards for all Jamaican coffee exports. 

Indeed, Japan’s love for this extraordinary coffee is real and they can’t seem to get over it. But, the owners want the coffee to be seen in other countries and open to new markets worldwide. 

Globally Certified

JACRA has an exclusive certification for Blue Mountain coffee. This governing body is in charge of managing the trademark and supervising all the exports of green and roasted coffee.

Therefore, Blue Mountain coffee is highly regulated and the Authority does everything in its capacity to protect the brand on a global level. So, the next time you place an order for Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee, make sure to keep an eye out for quality certification. Never forget that JamaicanCoffeeClub’s Blue Mountain coffee, is considered “The Caviar of Coffees”®. We only sell the best of the best.

Less the supply, the more the demand

Jamaica produces 14 million pounds of coffee every year while other countries like Ethiopia grow 800 million pounds. No wonder, the demand is soaring high for Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee, and consequently, 16 oz. bags can be priced from at US$50-$120. As JamaicanCoffeeClub has no middleman, we can be really price competitive to provide you with the best of the best. 

We are always willing to put our time, hearts and efforts into offering you a unique, uncompromisingly smooth and unforgettable delicacy that we know you will enjoy.

Summing up

While we hope you’re enjoying our coffee hot never forget that, as summer approaches, there are called alternatives from a tall glass of JamaicanCoffeeClub coffee to what would probably be the world’s best coffee-flavoured ice cream! Stop by again soon as we will be posting recipes and ideas in the future.

So, by now you must have figured out that this coffee is not easy to get. That’s why JamaicanCoffeeClub is here! How about stopping by our JamaicanCoffeeClub store and see yourself which category, roasted “Whole Bean” or “Roasted and Ground”, you enjoy the most? Whatever coffee you need, we have it waiting to USPS Priority ship to you. Also, check out our “About Us” page to see how we ‘give back’ to the Jamaican community.

Our only objective is to provide coffee lovers with a very rich and authentic cup of Blue Mountain coffee. We provide 100% certified Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee quickly to your doorstep. Low in acidity and well-balanced flavors make it a coffee that you’d not regret ever sipping on.