Description of the characteristics and Flavor of Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Regional characteristics of Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee growing area

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In 1728, Sir Nicholas Lawes, then British governor, imported coffee from the French island of Martinique to Jamaica. Because the local climate was very suitable for growing coffee beans, Jamaica exported 83,000 pounds of premium coffee nine years after introduction. Jamaica coffee beans have a long history. Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee is located in the east of Jamaica. Only those grown in this region at an altitude of 3000 feet to 5500 feet are authentic [Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee](Jamaica Blue Mountain), and others grown at altitudes of 1500- 3000 feet can only be called "Jamaica Alpine Coffee" Coffee grown below 1500 feet is Jamaica Supreme or Jamaica Low Mountain, and coffee grown above 5500 feet is protected forest.

Coffee beans generally grown at low altitudes and other regions can only be called "Jamaica mountain beans" or "Jamaica washed beans." Compared with Jamaica Blue Mountain, the flavor is much different. However, these producing areas are twice the area of the real Blue Mountain region and account for 75% of the country's production. Therefore, when buying Jamaica coffee, don't think that you have bought Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee.

Because Jamaica Blue Mountain is so famous, there are fake Blue Mountain coffee on the market, or simply called "Blue Mountain Coffee." Basically, this is a comprehensive product prepared by the store itself. There may be no real Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee beans.