Typica Coffee and Its Characteristics, Flavor Profile of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Growing Region

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FrontStreet Coffee - Typica Variety and Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Introduction

Typica is one of the oldest varieties among Arabica coffee species and has given rise to many other mutant varieties. Typica beans are elongated, the trees are tall and slender, with oval-shaped fruits and slightly inclined branches. Typica branches are slender and spreading, with an inclination angle of 50-70 degrees. The coffee yield per tree is very low, but the cupping scores are very high. Originally called Arabica Typica, Scottish missionaries brought this variety from Yemen to Kenya, where the leaves turn copper-colored after planting. Hawaii's Typica variety was introduced from Guatemala and renamed Kona, with leaf tips showing a bronze coloration.

Due to geographical reasons, Typica planted in other coffee-growing regions around the world have developed differently, becoming Typica variants such as: Blue Mountain coffee, Java Typica, Guatemala Typica, and so on. All Typica tree varieties should have dark-colored leaf tips. Typica was the first coffee variety planted in the New World.

Jamaica is an island nation in the Caribbean Sea, and the Blue Mountains are the longest mountain range on the island. Along a tourist path, you can reach the highest peak and see both the northern and southern coasts. This is a beautiful place, warm and humid, perfect for growing Arabica coffee beans.

Blue Mountain coffee, known as the "coffee beauty" that combines all virtues, originates from the Blue Mountains of Jamaica, a tropical island nation in the Caribbean Sea. The Blue Mountain range is located in eastern Jamaica. When the weather is clear, direct sunlight hits the azure sea surface, and the mountain peaks reflect the brilliant blue light from the water, hence its name.

The highest peak of the Blue Mountains reaches 2,256 meters above sea level, making it the highest peak in the Caribbean region and a famous tourist destination. Here, the fertile volcanic soil, humid climate with year-round fog and rain create the world-renowned Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee.

Here, the fertile volcanic soil and large temperature differences between day and night mean low nighttime temperatures, causing coffee trees to grow slowly and absorb sufficient nutrients from the soil. Every afternoon, clouds and fog envelop the mountaintop, protecting coffee trees from direct sunlight. Such superior growing conditions can only be described as a gift from nature.

As mentioned earlier, good growing conditions alone are not enough; they also require the serious and proactive attitude of local people. The Jamaican government also places considerable importance on the coffee industry.

Jamaica is one of the countries with the lowest coffee production in the world. Compared to Brazil, the world's largest coffee exporting country which produces 30 million bags (60kg each) annually, Blue Mountain coffee produces only about 40,000 bags per year, positioning it as a luxury product. Additionally, the government has established strict and detailed standards for Blue Mountain coffee processing, roasting, and packaging, with specific regulations including what organic fertilizers to use during the growing period. All harvesting is done manually by hand. Jamaica is also the last country that still uses traditional wooden barrels for packaging and transporting coffee.

Tasting Profile

Flavor: Mild, smooth

Acidity: Soft yet vibrant acidity

Bitterness: Clean taste with no bitterness

Aroma: Aromatic herbal and floral notes with nutty flavors

Conclusion

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