To date, Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is one of the most popular Java varieties available. The reason behind that is the unique way and conditions in which it is cultivated. The Blue Mountains of Jamaica are at a high altitude and covered in a dense fog that keeps the light from the trees that grow on the mountainside. Many people actually point to the fog cover as one of the key components contributing to the tastes of this specific coffee because it causes the growth of the beans to be much slower since there is less light available so the cherries themselves are noticeably denser than many other coffee cherries that are harvested at high altitudes.

Due to these unique conditions that cause the flavors to skyrocket within these beans, Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee currently retails at one of the highest prices of coffee beans that are available for sale. If you are a coffee connoisseur that is looking for the finest taste in beans that money can buy, then Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee will not steer you wrong. When you brew this blend, the aromas are noticeably heavy and mouthwatering. The taste of the brew itself actually has acidity that is not too intense with a smooth finish. Many drinkers actually describe the taste of this brew as a velvety and strong, and it has flavors to remember. One interesting fact relating to these beans is that they are the base of the flavor for Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur. There is probably no better way to enjoy these high-class beans than by adding a shot of Tia Maria to your steaming cup of Joe!

Right now, the Jamaican Blue Mountain region is certified and globally protected so that you can ensure that any beans that are labeled in this manner are authentically from this region. The Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica regulates the cultivation and certifies that any beans produced are 100% Jamaican Blue Mountain. The Blue Mountains are actually located south of Kingston, Jamaica, between Port Maria. The altitude itself is up to 7,500 feet, making the growing conditions of some of the highest in the coffee industry. Due to the fog cover that we mentioned earlier, the soil is rich and fertile, in addition to the large amount of rainfall that this area experiences.  The fact that the richness of the soil and the versatility of the climate works so well together is what makes this coffee so high in demand.

If you are looking for a rich and complex coffee flavor to expand your taste palette, then I encourage you to try the beans from the Jamaican Blue Mountain region. They are popular for a reason because they are unlike any other beans available on the market, and it is wonderful to sample the wares from such a well harvested coffee region under the best conditions. You may want to buy some to save for special occasions, or any time you feel like giving yourself a classy coffee treat!