A brief introduction to the Origin, Development, History and Culture of Fine Coffee beans in Valenford Manor, Jamaica

The coffee industry in Jamaica faces a series of problems, such as the impact of hurricanes, increased labor costs and difficult mechanization of terraces. Many small estates and farms are difficult to rationalize.

As Japan has always invested in the Jamaican coffee industry, Blue Mountain Coffee is mostly owned by the Japanese, and they have also obtained the right of preemption of Blue Mountain Coffee. In 1992, Jamaica sold 688 tons of Blue Mountain coffee to Japan, 75 tons to the United States and 59 tons to Britain. 90% of Blue Mountain coffee is bought by the Japanese. Since the rest of the world can only get 10% of Blue Mountain, regardless of the price, Blue Mountain coffee is always in short supply.

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There are three varieties of coffee in Jamaica:

Blue Mountain Coffee

(Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee), of which Blue Mountain Coffee and Alpine Coffee are each divided into four grades. From top to bottom in terms of quality, NO.1, NO.2, NO.3 and PB,PB are round beans. According to CIB standards, only coffee grown above 666m above sea level is called Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee.

It pursues an independent and non-aligned foreign policy, advocates sovereign equality of countries, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, promotes international cooperation, advocates the settlement of international disputes within the framework of the United Nations, and opposes the use of force. Safeguarding national sovereignty, attracting foreign investment and tourists, and opening up international markets are the main goals of its diplomatic work. We will actively develop unity and cooperation with Caribbean countries, actively participate in regional organizations such as the Caribbean Community and the Association of Caribbean States, and vigorously promote the process of regional integration. We should give priority to developing relations with the United States and other major western developed countries, actively participate in the negotiations on the Free Trade area of the Americas, and strive for special treatment for small economies. Efforts should be made to develop friendly cooperation with Latin America, Asia, Africa and other developing countries. Actively participate in the affairs of the non-aligned Movement and the United Nations

Customs: strongly colored African-style homemade huts and the family system deeply influenced by Africa show that Jamaica has the traditional customs of African family life. When visiting relatives and friends, most people wear straw hats, which used to be the place where Indian Arawaks live. Columbus discovered the island in 1494. It was colonized by Spain in 1509. The British occupied the island in 1655. It became one of the British slave markets from the end of the 17th century to the beginning of the 19th century. England proclaimed the abolition of slavery in 1843. It became a British colony in 1866. Joined the Union of the West Indies in 1958. Internal autonomy was obtained in 1959. He withdrew from the Union of the West Indies in September 1961. Independence was declared on August 6, 1962 and became a member of the Commonwealth.

Politics: the current Constitution entered into force on August 6, 1962. The Constitution stipulates that the Queen of England is the head of state. The Governor is the representative of the Queen and is appointed by the Queen. The Governor is responsible for appointing the Prime Minister of the Government and the ministers nominated by the Prime Minister and appointing the leader of the opposition. The parliament, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives, is the national legislature with a term of office of five years. The cabinet is the executive organ of the government, and the prime minister is the head of government, has executive power, is responsible to the parliament, and directly leads the cabinet.

Because of its high price, Blue Mountain Coffee has a relatively fixed consumer group, and its market is mainly concentrated in Japan, followed by some European and American countries. Coffee beans are full in shape and slightly larger than ordinary beans. Its taste is very subtle, sour, fragrant, mellow, sweetness is uniform and strong, slightly bitter, harmonious taste, excellent flavor, suitable for individual coffee. It uses medium roasting (Medium Roast) to maximize the original taste of the coffee and enhance its aftertaste.

With the improvement of domestic coffee consumption, a large number of cafes begin to supply "Blue Mountain Coffee", and its price is often only a fraction or a tenth of that of authentic Blue Mountain coffee. In 2005, under the guidance of Taiwan coffee manufacturers, a large number of domestic media began to pay attention to and report the authenticity of Blue Mountain Coffee. So far, authentic Blue Mountain coffee is still out of reach of most domestic consumers because of its price and supply in the mainland market.

Blue Mountain Coffee can maintain its top status today, which is closely related to the local management policy. In 1932, Jamaica reduced the island's dependence on sugar exports through policies to encourage coffee production. Unlike most coffee-producing countries, the local government does not plant a large number of high-quality and poor-quality coffee in order to increase the output, but prefer to sacrifice the output to ensure the quality. Therefore, Jamaica is one of the countries with low coffee production in the world. Brazil, the world's largest coffee exporter, produces 30 million bags of coffee a year, while Blue Mountain produces only about 40, 000 bags a year.

There is rarely a blue mountain coffee bean in the "Blue Mountain style" coffee on the market. One kind of "Jamaican mixed Blue Mountain" coffee is a mixture of 30% Blue Mountain Coffee and 70% of the best Jamaican Alpine Coffee. [1] both of the above two kinds of coffee tried to imitate Blue Mountain Coffee, but could not achieve perfection.

One might ask, what makes Jamaican coffee so special? The answer is everything about it. Jamaican coffee is one of the most advantageous coffee growing conditions in the world. Jamaica's weather, geological structure and topography provide a unique ideal place. To the north-east of the island of Jamaica in Kingston. The tree is mainly small grain "Geisha High Bred" type. Seeds from these trees have been exported to other countries, such as Hawaii, Kenya, Papua New Guinea and elsewhere, but they do not have the ability to recreate the taste of Blue Mountain coffee beans anywhere. 1. Coffee contains certain nutrients. Nicotinic acid in coffee contains vitamin B, which is higher in roasted coffee beans. And there are free fatty acids, caffeine, tannic acid and so on.

two。 Coffee is good for the skin. Coffee can promote metabolic function, activate digestive organs, and has a great effect on constipation. Taking a bath with coffee powder is a kind of thermotherapy, which has the effect of losing weight. Drinking a cup of coffee after a meal is also good for digestion.

3. Coffee has the function of relieving alcohol. Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol will quickly oxidize the acetaldehyde converted from alcohol, decompose it into water and carbon dioxide and discharge it out of the body.

4. Coffee can relieve fatigue. In order to eliminate fatigue, we must supplement nutrition, rest and sleep, and promote metabolic functions, and coffee has these functions.

5. Three cups of coffee a day can prevent gallstones. For caffeinated coffee, it stimulates gallbladder contraction and reduces cholesterol, which is prone to gallstones. The latest Harvard University researchers found that men who drank two to three cups of coffee a day were less than 40% likely to get gallstones.

6. Drinking coffee regularly can prevent radiation damage. Radiation damage, especially the radiation of electrical appliances, has become a prominent pollution at present. Indian Barba atomic researchers have come to this conclusion in mouse experiments and say it can be applied to humans.

7. The health care and medical function of coffee. Coffee has the functions of anti-oxidation and heart protection, strengthening muscles and bones, benefiting waist and knees, appetizer, eliminating fat and accumulation, promoting orifice and dehumidification, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, relieving wind and relieving spasm and so on.

8. The influence of coffee on mood. Experiments show that the average person absorbs 300 mg of caffeine (about 3 cups of brewed coffee) a day, which has a good effect on a person's alertness and mood.

Blue Mountain Coffee is the most superior coffee in the world, and the weather, geological structure and topography of Jamaica provide an ideal place. The ridge that runs through Jamaica extends to the eastern part of the island, with the Blue Mountains rising to more than 2100 meters. Cool weather, foggy, frequent precipitation, use this rich soil Rain Water to reconcile. Here, a mixed planting method is used to grow coffee trees to accompany banana trees and avocado trees on terraces. Some small estates are also planted. But even the largest landowners in the region are small-scale growers by international standards, many of whom are small landowners whose families have been working for two centuries.