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Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Brand Estate - Connorsdale Estate Introduction | Jamaica Coffee Price

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style) Jamaica Coffee Brand-Connorsdale Estate was established by the British in 1800, one of the earliest estates for commercial coffee cultivation. Local farmers discovered that coffee grown in this region was significantly superior in quality to other areas, and gathered at Connorsdale

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The Historical Legacy of Connorsdale Estate

The Jamaican coffee brand Connorsdale Estate was established in 1800 by British settlers as one of the earliest estates dedicated to commercial coffee cultivation. Local farmers discovered that coffee grown in this region exhibited significantly superior quality compared to other areas, prompting them to gather near Connorsdale Estate and begin coffee cultivation. From that time, Connorsdale evolved from a single estate into a large-scale coffee growing region.

Ownership Timeline

From 1801 to 1825, the first-generation estate owner was Colin McClarty, followed by his son Alexander McClarty as the second-generation owner. From 1825 to 1842, the estate's management was transferred to the third-generation owner, Alexander Campbell. After 1842, records about this estate became untraceable, and Connorsdale Estate disappeared from historical records. Today, only the abandoned buildings of the former coffee grinding factory can be found in the local area.

Geographical Advantages

The Connorsdale region has an average altitude of around 1,000 meters. Due to its central location within the Blue Mountain area, it's also known as the "Heart of the Blue Mountains." Nearby lies Jamaica's largest national park and forest protection area, providing an exceptionally favorable climate and geographical environment for coffee cultivation.

Brand Revival and Modern Production

Later, the Sharp family's coffee trading company revived this ancient brand. They purchase fresh coffee cherries from farmers near Connorsdale Estate, then process them through grinding and barrel filling at the B.M.C.P factory operated by the Coffee Trading Company. Japan's ATAKA Trading Company also invested in the B.M.C.P factory and exclusively secured the Blue Mountain No. 1 coffee.

Flavor Profile and Characteristics

Local coffee farmers have consistently maintained cultivation of the old Typica variety. The wonderfully flavorful Blue Mountain coffee features gentle and bright acidity with a fresh and elegant mouthfeel. It possesses excellent body and balance, while the sweet aftertaste leaves a lingering aroma on the palate, delivering an unparalleled magnificent experience.

Roasting Recommendations

FrontStreet Coffee recommends roasting Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee to medium-dark or higher to better highlight its rich body and balanced flavors.

FrontStreet Coffee suggests roasting Blue Mountain coffee thoroughly "inside and out." On the foundation of proper roasting, excellent roasting techniques should be employed to fully express this bean's flavor characteristics. Developing for four minutes after the first crack creates more caramelization products - caramelization being the most crucial factor influencing coffee flavor. After six to seven minutes of roasting, green beans absorb substantial heat energy, initiating pyrolysis reactions and producing the first cracking sound. Some sugars convert to carbon dioxide, moisture continues to evaporate, new aromatic components gradually develop, forming so-called coffee oils that combine with hundreds of aromatic substances including nicotinic acid, citric acid, quinic acid, malic acid, acetic acid, caffeine, and more.

Jamaican Coffee Bean Brand Recommendations

FrontStreet Coffee's roasted Jamaican coffee - Blue Mountain No. 1 Coffee Beans - offers complete assurance in both brand and quality. More importantly, it provides exceptional value for money. A half-pound (100g) package costs approximately 158 yuan. Calculating at 15 grams per cup, one package can make 6 cups of coffee, with each cup costing only about 25 yuan. Compared to café prices that often exceed 100 yuan per cup, this represents a truly conscientious recommendation.

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