World famous Jamaican mountains

Type in Blue Mountain on your google search bar and you will find results on a website that offers e-cards for those special holidays, occasions or that spur of the moment greeting to a dearly beloved. ThereÂ’s a search result for a ski resort in Ontario, Canada and one for a Mississippi band. But the mere mention of Blue Mountain to a coffee lover and youÂ’ll get one answer; Blue Mountains are the home of one of the best tasting coffee beans in the world.

Named after the bluish haze of mist that veil its ridges and summits, the Blue Mountains which peak at 7,402 feet are located in the regions of Jamaica. They are ensconced between Kingston and Port Maria in its south and north respectively and are said to be the highest in the Caribbean.

When the territory was discovered in 1494 by Columbus, heavy forests occupied these mountains. These, however, were gradually cleared by the settlers for cattle ranches. The lower slopes were turned into grasslands while some sections were used for farming of spices and vegetables. These slopes are also the haven of the celebrated and well-renowned Blue Mountain coffee beans.

The chronicle of Blue Mountain roasts

It was Sir Nicholas Lawes, a Governor that first introduced coffee seedlings from Hispaniola to the mountains of Jamaica in 1728. With the rich soil, the cool and steamy climate and the occasions of high rainfall in the region, the place is considered to be ideal for coffee cultivation.

By the 19th century, the world established an interest on blue mountain coffee beans and Jamaica was pronounced the leading coffee producer. With this prominence, JamaicaÂ’s Coffee Industry Board was established to monitor the agriculture of coffee and to nurture the Blue mountain coffee industry. The Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee bean carries with it a globally protected certification mark. The Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica maintains control on the use of the Blue Mountain coffee label.

The board has established certain criteria to specify what coffee may be allowed to carry the trademark. A Coffee Industry Regulations Act was promulgated for this purpose. Regionally, it asserts that the coffee beans grown and plucked from the parishes of Saint Thomas, Saint Andrew, Saint Mary and Portland may have the benefit of using the label. Further, mountain elevations were also considered. Those grown from 3,000 to 5,500 feet elevations are considered Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee beans. Those in the range of 1,500 to 3,000 are known as Jamaica High Mountains and the ones below that are specified as Jamaica Low Mountain or Jamaica Supreme.

Find out more about coffee and coffee makers

Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Production

US Auctions Australian Auctions Austrian Auctions Belgian Auctions Canadian Auctions French Auctions German Auctions Indian Auctions Irish Auctions Italian Auctions Dutch Auctions Polish Auctions Spanish Auctions Swiss Auctions UK Auctions

Best Match Time: ending soonest Time: newly listed Price: lowest first Price: highest first Price + Shipping: lowest first Price + Shipping: highest first

10 lbs Jamaica JAMAICAN Blue Mountain Coffee FREE SHIP    US $128.25

JAMAICAN BLUE MOUNTAIN COFFEE WHOLE BEAN 2 LBS JAMAICA    US $25.99

6 lbs Jamaica JAMAICAN Blue Mountain Coffee FREE SHIP    US $91.00

Jamaica Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Best Coffee Great Price Free Shipping    US $61.99

Jamaica Jamaican Blue Mountain Hawaiian Hawaii Kona Fancy Coffee Free Shipping    US $61.99

10 lb GREAT Jamaica Jamaican Blue Mountain Hawaii Hawaiian Kona Fancy Coffee    US $129.99

20 lbs Jamaica JAMAICAN Blue Mountain Coffee FREE SHIP    US $229.90

Jamaica Jamaican Blue Mountain Whole Bean Coffee 2lbs    US $16.99

10 lbs 100 Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Free Ship Pure Jamaica Grade 1    US $129.99

Jamaica Jamaican Blue Mountain Whole Bean Coffee 8lbs    US $77.99

2 lbs Jamaica JAMAICAN Blue Mountain Coffee Bonus LB    US $40.00

Jamaica Jamaican Blue Mountain Whole Bean Coffee 4lbs    US $42.99

Jamaica Jamaican Blue Mountain Whole Bean Coffee 6lbs    US $64.49

Jamaica Jamaican blue mountain coffee ground 100    US $24.50

4 lbs 100 Jamaica Jamaican blue mountain coffee beans    US $104.00

3 lbs 100 Jamaica Jamaican blue mountain coffee beans    US $78.00

JAMAICAN Jamaica BLUE MOUNTAIN RESERVE COFFEE 1 LB Freshly Roasted    US $28.95

JAMAICAN Jamaica BLUE MOUNTAIN COFFEE Blend 1 LB Freshly Roasted    US $14.95

JAMAICAN Jamaica BLUE MOUNTAIN CUVEE COFFEE 5 LBS Freshly Roasted    US $102.95

JAMAICAN Jamaica BLUE MOUNTAIN CUVEE COFFEE 1 LB Freshly Roasted    US $20.95

View Page:   1  2  3

Powered by phpBay Pro

	Wolfgang Puck Coffee, Jamaica Me Crazy, 18-Count Pods (Pack of 3) List Price: $25.80 Sale Price: $14.11
	Coconut Infusion - Flavored Light flavored coffee with a hint of coconut and the essence of the islands.

	Marley Coffee Pods - 100% Jamaican Blue Mountain - (18 Pods) - PACK OF 2 Sale Price: $41.99
	100 % Jamaica Blue Mountain® Coffee is considered by many connoisseurs to be the world's finest. It is admired for its delicate balance of floral aroma, acidity and full body. However, it is the sweet, mellow, lingering finish that elevates this special coffee from all others...

	Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee 2oz Burlap Bag ground List Price: $26.46 Sale Price: $24.16
	Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee 2oz Burlap Bag ground - Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is one of the most sought after coffees in the world. This "Java of Kings" has been satisfying coffee connoisseurs around the globe for more than two centuries and is famous for its exquisite flavor, good acidity, a clean refined taste,unusual sweetness, excellent body and intense bold aroma...

	Me Yu An' Mi Taxi Used From: $22.99
	Me Yu An' Mi Taxi comes hot-foot from sell-out tours of the Caribbean, the USA, Canada, and most recently the UK, with a dazzling cast of Jamaica's finest comedians, including the master himself, Oliver Samuels...

	Cool Runnings List Price: $14.99 Sale Price: $5.67 Used From: $6.83
	Based on a true story, this is the comedic saga of four Jamaican athletes going to extremes to compete as bobsled racers at the Winter Olympics. With few resources and virtually no clue about winter sports, it's an uphill course for this troupe from the tropics who are sliding on thin ice as they go for the gold in Calgary, Canada...

	Shottas List Price: $14.99 Sale Price: $6.74 Used From: $4.47
	SHOTTAS - DVD Movie

	Shottas Sale Price: $9.49

	Jamaican Mango & Lime Locking Firm Wax 6oz Sale Price: $4.79
	Jamaican Mango & Lime Resistant Formula Locking Firm Wax is a blend of conditioning cremes and traditional bees wax. It is formulated to provide extra hold for difficult to lock hair. Locking Firm Wax is colorless formula perfect for gray and color treated hair.