Introduction to the flavor description of high-quality coffee with the characteristics of Jamaican coffee producing areas

Blue Mountain coffee differs from other coffees in transportation in that it is transported in 70 kg barrels, an imitation of the Bonifieur barrels produced in Guadeloupe last century. These barrels were originally used to carry flour from England to Jamaica, usually bearing the brand name and manufacturer's name. The Coffee Industry Council issues certificates for all pure Jamaica coffee and stamps it before export.

The government of Jamaica used to insist that all Blue Mountain coffee was roasted in Jamaica to ensure quality. In fact, baking is a fine art, and doing it well requires experience, training, and expensive equipment. From the consumer's perspective, coffee beans should be available and consumed immediately after roasting. Coffee roasted in Jamaica is unlikely to meet this requirement. Now, Jamaica's green coffee beans are ready to go

But by 1948, coffee quality had declined and Canadian buyers refused to renew the contract, so the Jamaica government set up the Coffee Industry Council to save the fate of premium coffee. By 1969, the situation had improved, as Japanese loans had improved the quality of production and thus secured the market. Even in 1969, Japanese coffee drinkers were willing to pay insurance for the coffee, but today it has reached the point of being a cult favorite.

By 1981, about 1500 hectares of land had been cleared for coffee in Jamaica, followed by investment in another 6000 hectares. In fact, today's Blue Mountain region is a small area of only 6000 hectares, and not all the coffee labeled "Blue Mountain" can be grown there. An additional 12000 hectares are devoted to growing two other types of coffee (non-Blue Mountain coffee): High Mountain Supreme and Jamaica Prime Washed Jamaican.

Jamaica Blue Mountain New Coffee Bean

The real Blue Mountain Coffee is one of the world's best grown coffees, and Jamaica's weather, geology and terrain combine to provide the ideal location. The ridge across Jamaica extends to the east of the island, and the Blue Mountains rise to more than 2100 meters. Cool, foggy weather and frequent rainfall have tempered this fertile land with rain. Here coffee trees are grown in mixed cropping, alongside banana and avocado trees on terraces.

Blue Mountain coffee is also grown on small estates such as Wallenford Estate, Silver Hill Estate, and J. Martinez's Atlanta Estate. Even the largest planters in the region are small-scale farmers by international standards, many of whom are smallholders whose families have worked the land for two centuries. The coffee industry in Jamaica faces a number of problems, such as the effects of hurricanes, increased labor costs and difficulties in mechanizing terraces. Many small estates and farms are difficult to rationalize.

Blue Mountain Coffee, however, is one of those coffee retailers that value credibility and want to stock some coffee anyway. A leading British retailer says he will continue to sell Blue Mountain coffee all year round regardless of price because he has many customers who only recognize Blue Mountain.