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Coffee has been ideal and well known all over the years. It creates a great impact to the lives of humans’ everyday. Without a cup of coffee especially for those coffee lovers, their mind might not be able to focus well and function as what was expected. Jamaican Coffee known at the beverage of distinction is divided into two categories. One is Jamaica Blue Mountain and the other is Jamaica Prime.

In short, Jamaica Blue Mountain is grown on the higher altitude of two thousand and five thousand feet above sea level at the Blue Mountains of Jamaica itself within the St Thomas, St. Andrew and Portland areas. Therefore, Jamaica Blue Mountain is well recognized as the 100% Blue Mountain blend. On the other hand, Jamaica Prime is grown on the slight lower altitude in the regions of St. Catherine, St. Ann, Clarendon, St. Elizabeth and Manchester. Interesting information about Jamaica Prime is it is recognized well as one of the most premium quality coffee bean in the world. Jamaica Prime even owns a trade name by the Coffee Industry Board which is known as Jamaica Mountain Choice Coffee. Continue reading ‘Jamaican Coffee: Special and sparking on the inside’ »

Coffees come in various characteristics and flavors. While the origin characteristics influence the look, taste and smell of the coffee, the roast degree also influences the end product. In this case, Jamaican Coffee is no different.

A coffee’s flavor category is determined based on the combination of its origin and roast degree. Coffees of Jamaica are the light and subtle coffees. Established in 1885, they are also known as the Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee. They are named so because the coffees are grown in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. These mountains rise from 3000 feet to 7500 feet and the climate of the region is just sufficiently cooling and misty with high rainfall. Furthermore, the soil is equipped with excellent drainage system. With these two factors combined, the coffees can be ideally grown to their perfection. Continue reading ‘Jamaican Coffee’ »