The island of Jamaica is known for many things, reggae music, sandy beaches, Bob Marley in addition to coffee. The high regard for Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee among keen coffee consumers has driven its price up to between $46 and $60 per pound. You might well ask what is it about this particular brew that justifies such a price tag?

True to its name, Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is grown in the Blue Mountain area of Jamaica, located between Kingston to the south and Port Maria to the north. Reaching a height of 7,500 feet, the Blue Mountains are the highest part of the Caribbean. The area is characterized by wet, cool weather and dark, rich earth with excellent drainage, ideal conditions for cultivating coffee. Although coffee isn’t native to Jamaica, it’s the island’s chief export.

Not any brand of java can call itself Jamaican Blue Mountain. Jamaica’s Coffee Industry Board certifies each and every bag of coffee to ensure only the highest quality beans bear the prestigious trademark. The Board only certifies beans grown in specific Jamaican parishes: Portland, St Andrew, St Thomas and St Mary.

The geographical region that cultivates Jamaican blue mountain coffee is relatively restricted and can only make a certain amount of coffee. The limited quantity, the superb quality resulting from pains-taking cultivation, the alluring aroma and the renowned name of Jamaican Blue Mountain have undoubtedly contributed to its reputation as one of the most sought-after coffees in the world – more so than columbian coffee, or French roast coffee, for example. As long as hardcore coffee lovers continue to covet it, it will also be one of the most expensive.

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One Comment to “Blue Mountain Coffee – Worth Every Penny”

  1. Tenad Ramoy Coffee Recipes | July 30th, 2009 at 2:51 am

    That’s true, Jamaican Blue Mountain COffee indeed is worth every penny

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