i.Strict origin certification
Only certified beans grown within the designated altitude band may bear the Blue Mountain name. Growing slowly in cool, misty mountains gives the cup its remarkably smooth, bite-free flavor.
Altitude
910–1,700m
MASL
R·01
Jamaica · Blue Mountain
Jamaica · Caribbean · Growing region
Blue Mountainブルーマウンテン
Blue Mountain is the premium coffee grown under strict certification within a limited altitude band of the Blue Mountains in eastern Jamaica.
Altitude 910–1,700 mwashed
§ 01Key Figures
Key figures
Process
washed
main process
Body · Acidity
Balanced · Balanced
Medium · Medium
Country rank
World No. 50
Jamaica (production · Jamaica)
§ 02Overview
Overview
Blue Mountain is the premium coffee grown under strict certification within a limited altitude band of the Blue Mountains in eastern Jamaica.
Low in roughness and mild, with a refined balance suggesting nuts and herbs, it is also famous for the large volumes Japan has historically imported.
§ 03Highlights
Highlights
- Location
- Blue Mountains, Jamaica
- Main varieties
- Typica (Blue Mountain)
- Altitude
- 910–1,700 m
- Processing
- Washed
- Cup character
- Creamy, mild, nutty, herbal
§ 04Deep Read
About this region
ii.Deep ties with Japan
Much of the crop has been exported to Japan for decades, where it remains a fixture of premium gifting. Gentle and balanced, it is a cup made to please nearly everyone.
§ 05Flavor Profile
Flavor profile
CreamyMildNuttyHerbFloral
8-Axis Flavor Radar
§ 06Brew Guide
Brewing guide
Country-level guidePaper drip
pourover
Temp
92°C
Ratio
1:16
Time
3 min
Grind
Medium-fine
Pour steadily so as not to disturb Blue Mountain’s delicate balance.
Cold brew
cold brew
Temp
4°C
Ratio
1:8
Time
12 h
Grind
Coarse
Overnight in the fridge for a mild, sweet finish — though cold brew may be a waste of so rare a bean.
§ 07Where to Buy
Find Blue Mountain coffee
Amazonapprox. ¥1,200+PRRakutenapprox. ¥1,400+PRYahoo! Shoppingapprox. ¥1,200+PRBlue Bottle Officialapprox. ¥1,800+PRPostCoffeeapprox. ¥1,800+TYPICAapprox. ¥2,500+
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§ 08Kindred Regions