What’s special about Blue Mountain coffee?
Renowned for its exceptional quality, unique flavor profile, and limited availability, blue mountain coffee stands as a pinnacle of excellence in the world of coffee. This is the reason why it is known as the rolls-royce and the champagne of coffee. Limited supply and high demand despite its global fame, jamaican blue mountain coffee represents only a tiny fraction of the world’s coffee production. The limited geographical area suitable for cultivating these prized beans, coupled with strict production regulations, results in a relatively small supply.Blue Mountain coffee owes its exceptional quality to the unique geography and microclimate of the Blue Mountains in Jamaica, where the island’s highest point – The Blue Mountain Peak (7400 feet / 2250 meters) – is located.The area where Blue Mountain coffee is grown is high in the mountains. The mountains are 85% forest, which provides shade in which to grow the coffee. The altitude, forest cover and climate provide the conditions for growing the best coffee in the world.Blue Mountain Jamaican coffee is prized for its moderate caffeine content, which strikes the perfect balance between energizing and smooth. On average, a typical 8-ounce cup of Blue Mountain coffee contains around 100-120 milligrams of caffeine, slightly less than some other varieties.
Why is Blue Mountain coffee so expensive?
The price of JBM is high because of supply and demand. The supply of JMB is low because space on those Blue Mountains is limited, and demand is high because JBM coffee is is unique and tasty. First lets look at the supply side of it. Jamaican Blue Mountain is unfortunately one of the rarest coffees in the world. Because demand is high and supply is low, the price stays high. In fact, a large amount of Blue Mountain Coffee is exported to countries like Japan, where it’s considered a luxury. This global love for the coffee keeps prices rising.Japan Buys 80% of the Crop One of the most surprising facts is that over 80% of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is exported to Japan, where it’s cherished for its smooth, mild taste.
Where is Blue Mountain coffee made?
It comes from a statutorily recognized growing region in the Blue Mountain area of Jamaica. The Blue Mountains are located between Kingston to the south and Port Maria and Port Antonio to the north. The coffee is grown in the Blue Mountain region in the eastern part of the Island. Blue Mountain Jamaican coffee is prized for its moderate caffeine content, which strikes the perfect balance between energizing and smooth. On average, a typical 8-ounce cup of Blue Mountain coffee contains around 100-120 milligrams of caffeine, slightly less than some other varieties.The flavor of Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is said to be refined and mild with an extremely pleasant sweetness that verges on creamy. Tones of chocolate appear in the complexity of the coffee which also exhibits a smooth yet bright acidity and almost a total lack of any bitterness.