Which Country is Blue Mountain Coffee From? From the Caribbean Sea - The Unbelievable Price of Blue Mountain Coffee Per Pound

FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Jamaica Blue Mountain

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As we all know, Blue Mountain coffee is renowned worldwide. Unlike other coffees, Blue Mountain coffee achieves perfect balance among sweetness, acidity, and bitterness. When tasted, it has no bitterness at all, but instead reveals a moderate acidity combined with richer mellow flavor. Blue Mountain coffee is favored by numerous coffee enthusiasts and is the second most expensive coffee in the world, holding a prestigious position in the coffee industry.

Why Does Blue Mountain Coffee Have Such Flavor?

The reason for Blue Mountain coffee's distinctive flavor lies in its growing environment. Generally speaking, the area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn is suitable for coffee cultivation and is known as the "coffee belt." Jamaica is located just south of the Tropic of Cancer. The Blue Mountains feature steep terrain, fresh air, no pollution, abundant rainfall year-round, and significant temperature differences between day and night, with uniquely fertile new volcanic soil. Most importantly, every afternoon, clouds envelop the entire mountain area, not only providing natural shade for coffee trees but also bringing abundant moisture.

Quality Control and Production

Becoming the nobility of coffee requires more than just excellent quality. Blue Mountain coffee's current status is also thanks to the local government's policy of limiting production to ensure quality. Jamaica has not sacrificed quality for mass production despite Blue Mountain coffee's fame. Instead, they prioritize quality, willing to sacrifice yield to protect the prestigious reputation of Blue Mountain coffee. Brazil, the world's largest coffee producer, produces 30 million bags (60kg each) of coffee annually, while Jamaica produces only about 40,000 bags per year, demonstrating the significant difference in production volume.

Market Availability and Distribution

It is understood that there is a distinction between premium Blue Mountain coffee and Blue Mountain brand coffee beans. The highest quality Blue Mountain coffee beans generally do not enter the circulation market, as most are pre-ordered by royalty and the wealthy. The Blue Mountain coffee beans available on the market are "Blue Mountain" brand coffee beans certified by the Jamaican government. Statistics from the International Coffee Organization website show that in 2003-2004, Jamaica produced a total of 43,000 bags of coffee, of which 24,000 bags were exported. Nearly 90% of exports go to Japan, with the remainder entering European and American markets. Due to limited production and small export volumes, Blue Mountain coffee has always been in short supply in the international market.

As the saying goes, "scarcity makes things precious." Blue Mountain coffee commands a high price even in its country of origin, where a 4-ounce (114g) package of Blue Mountain coffee sells for nearly $7 in the Jamaican market.

Knowledge Point

The Blue Mountain Range is located in the eastern part of Jamaica. Because the mountain is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, whenever the weather is clear, direct sunlight hits the azure sea surface, and the peaks reflect the brilliant blue light of the seawater, hence its name.

Conclusion

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