Jamaican Coffee – The Classiest Kind of Coffee

Jamaican coffee is one of the world’s most sought-after beverages. It is also the most expensive coffee blend any coffee enthusiast will ever encounter.

Why is this so? Many people who have sampled this kind of coffee will tell you that its mild flavor and absence of bitterness has given it a well-deserved reputation for being the classiest kind of coffee in existence.

This variety of coffee is grown in a hilly area of Jamaica known as the Blue Mountains. Towering up to 7,500 feet, they are the tallest mountains to be found in the Caribbean. With the cool and misty climate, as well as good rainfall, the Blue Mountains possess rich soil that is perfect for growing coffee.

Jamaicans take their coffee seriously, and its cultivation is carefully controlled, closely monitored, and vigilantly nurtured by the country’s Coffee Industry Board.

Due to ideal soil and weather conditions, as well as the watchful eye of the coffee authorities, the Blue Mountains Jamaican brand is an internationally recognized trademark that points toward Grade 1 quality in coffee beans that is equivalent to excellent taste, not to mention being the most expensive coffee in the world.

To qualify as Grade 1 Jamaican coffee, the beans are cultivated only above 2,000 feet in the Blue Mountains. In fact, most coffee plantations in the country are located well over 5,000 feet. The higher up the beans are grown, the higher their value and demand.

Locally, these coffee beans are roasted in a pan over an open fire.

Rich and savory with a bold aroma, this Jamaican brew carries a hint of sweetness and contains very low levels of acidity.

Apart from the Blue Mountains brand, the country also produces Jamaica Prime, High Mountains Supreme, and Jamaica Select. Going at $45 a pound, it is highly desired among coffee connoisseurs. Sadly, not everyone can afford it.