subject: An Introduction To Jamaica Coffee [print this page] This coffee is known to be one of the most expensive, classy and sought after coffees in the whole world. It actually originates from the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. Jamaica blue mountain coffee has built a reputation for itself in the international market as an officially recognized trademark. This implies that for coffee to be branded as such, it will have to be qualified by the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica. It is cultivated in the Blue Mountain region of Jamaica with the nurturing process under the supervision of the Coffee Industry Board itself.
There are a few requirements to be recognized as a Jamaica coffee. Basically, the beans have to grow above 2000 feet. In Jamaica, the coffee plantations are grown above 5000 feet all over the region. This is due to when the plantation is at a higher elevation, the value, quality and demand of the coffee will be higher too. The ideal coffee is one that is being roasted with a pan in the open fire.
Coffee lovers will usually portray this coffee as rich and savory in flavor. It is also low in acid with a tinge of sweetness in it accompanying by a bold aroma. You can easily grab hold of this coffee in any normal coffee shop. It costs around $45 for a pound of this coffee. Nevertheless, in Jamaica it costs only %15 - $25 per pound. Do not limit yourself and try to explore other famous coffee, one of which is the Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. Today, the coffee has its own class in the coffee world. Although Italian coffee contributes mostly to the widely used types of coffee, the Jamaica coffee is still the one where it is widely desired by people.
All in all, this coffee has helped to open an opportunity for the Jamaican government. The Jamaica coffee industry has grown over years and the exports has been increasing abundantly. Thus, this eventually leads many other countries to look up to Jamaica for its successful cultivation in the coffee plantation. They have attempted to learn the art of cultivation but unfortunately they are not able to flourish. Nothing can still be compared to the original Blue Mountain coffee originates from Jamaica itself.
