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Jamaica Blue Mountain

Arabica washed grade 1

Even though coffee has been cultivated in Jamaica since 1725, it is only in the 1990, that it became one of the world most famous coffees. The carefully handled processes gua-rantee an excellent cup.

 

Traceability

Country

Jamaica

Location

Blue Mountain region

Estate

Various small and medium estates

Average altitude

940 to 1‘120 meter above sea level

Topography

Hilly, light mountaineous

Soil type

Fertile, acidic soil, medium content of organic matter

Temperature

19  to 25 °C

Humidity

75 %

Particularities

Many small and medium size growers. The coffees are classi-fied and certified by the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica.

Botany

Botanical species

Arabica

Botanical variety

Typica, Geisha High Bread

Harvest methode

Handpicking

Harvest time

1st September to January / 2nd February to June

Export

From December

Screen size

17/18

Prepariation

Fully washed

Bag size

Wood barrels of 70 kg, 30 kg and 10 kg

Roasting & Blending

Degree

Light to medium roast

Blends

Excellent as single origin. Also used in high quality blends as a flavour intense base with mild but distinctive acidity.

Sensory

Fragrance, Aroma

Floral

Flavour

Floral, nutty, fruity

Acidity

Citrus-like

Aftertase

Toasty