Jamaica
Jamaica Blue Mountain
Blue Mountains · 900–1700 masl · Washed
Mist-shrouded Blue Mountain slopes produce a famously smooth, balanced cup with a gentle herbal note.
Did you know?
Jamaica Blue Mountain is one of the most counterfeited coffees on earth — far more is sold than is grown. Genuine lots are traditionally shipped in wooden barrels rather than jute sacks, a holdover from British colonial trade.
Flavor profile
| Bean | Acidity | Fruitiness | Complexity | Bitterness | Body | Sweetness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Blue Mountain | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
Details
- Varieties
- Typica
- Processing
- Washed
- Roast
- Medium-Light
- Harvest
- Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Tasting notes
ChocolateWalnutHerbalCane Sugar
Brewing recommendations
Pour-Over V60affinity 8/10
- Grind
- Medium-Fine (600µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:16
- Brew
- 210s
Smooth, refined cup.
Chemexaffinity 8/10
- Grind
- Medium (800µm)
- Temp
- 94°C
- Ratio
- 1:17
- Brew
- 270s
Clean and mellow.
Kalita Waveaffinity 7/10
- Grind
- Medium (800µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:16
- Brew
- 240s
Balanced extraction; chocolate and walnut with rounded sweetness.
French Pressaffinity 7/10
- Grind
- Coarse (1000µm)
- Temp
- 94°C
- Ratio
- 1:15
- Brew
- 240s
Soft and nutty.
Cold Brewaffinity 7/10
- Grind
- Coarse (1050µm)
- Temp
- 80°C
- Ratio
- 1:8
- Brew
- 12h
Smooth and sweet; chocolate and walnut without the bite.
Espressoaffinity 6/10
- Grind
- Fine (260µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:2
- Brew
- 28s
Concentrated chocolate and walnut; syrupy shot.
AeroPressaffinity 6/10
- Grind
- Medium-Fine (600µm)
- Temp
- 85°C
- Ratio
- 1:14
- Brew
- 90s
Versatile cup; chocolate and walnut with soft acidity.
Moka Potaffinity 5/10
- Grind
- Fine (260µm)
- Temp
- 96°C
- Ratio
- 1:7
- Brew
- 300s
Bold and rich; chocolate and walnut in a concentrated cup.