What is the uniqueness of the alpine environment on the Blue Mountains?

What is the uniqueness of the alpine environment on the Blue Mountains?

1. Low latitude, near the sea, affected by equatorial warm current and northeast trade wind, humid climate, good hydrothermal conditions, rainy and foggy mountains, diffuse light scattered through clouds and fog is very conducive to the growth of coffee.

2. In the alpine area, the drainage condition is good and the soil permeability is good.

3. High altitude, low temperature, longer growth cycle, thin air, large temperature difference between day and night, more dry matter accumulated and good quality.

4. The blue mountains and alpine areas are sparsely populated, the air is fresh and free of pollution

5. Jamaica is located at the boundary of the plate, with frequent volcanic activity, and the Blue Mountains have the most fertile volcanic soil with good soil quality.

It is the unique natural environment that makes the world-famous Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee.

Of course, for high-quality items such as coffee and tea, in addition to the superior geographical environment, picking technology is also very important. Coffee tree full minister on the rugged hillside, the picking process is very difficult, non-local skilled female workers simply can not do it. It is very important to choose the right ripe coffee beans when picking. Immaturity or ripeness will affect the quality of the coffee.

Blue Mountain Coffee refers to coffee brewed from beans from the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. According to the grade, it is divided into Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee and Jamaican Alpine Coffee. The Blue Mountains are located in the east of the island of Jamaica, hence its name because it is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. On clear days, the sun shines directly on the blue sea, and the peaks reflect the bright blue light of the sea. This kind of coffee has the characteristics of all good coffee, not only full-bodied and mellow taste, but also because of the perfect combination of sweet, sour and bitter coffee, so it has no bitter taste at all, only moderate and perfect sour taste.

Blue Mountain Coffee is famous in the world because it is located in the Blue Mountain with fertile volcanic soil, fresh air, moist and rainy, and this climate provides excellent conditions for the growth of good coffee. The Jamaican government has a strict definition of the variety of coffee. Generally speaking, coffee growing in the Blue Mountains above 1800 meters above sea level can be classified as Blue Mountain Coffee, while other coffee varieties can only be called Alpine Coffee or Jamaican Coffee. Because of this, it shows the nobility of Blue Mountain Coffee.

Blue Mountain Coffee is harvested from June to November. Coffee trees generally grow on rugged hillsides and can only be picked by skilled workers. In addition, the procedures of shelling, drying and roasting of coffee beans must be carried out in accordance with strict requirements, otherwise it cannot be regarded as the world-famous Blue Mountain coffee.

According to the local plantation owner, in fact, the consumers of Blue Mountain Coffee are relatively concentrated, and most of the Blue Mountain Coffee is sold to Japan every year, followed by Europe and the United States. In view of the reputation of Blue Mountain Coffee, many coffee merchants also label their products as "Blue Mountain Coffee", and it is often difficult to see a real Blue Mountain coffee bean in a bag of coffee.