Quick Facts
All the facts about our Jamaica Genuine Blue Mountain Wallenford Estate Grade 1
Region | Blue Mountain Range |
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Producer | Wallenford |
Variety | Typica |
Process | washed |
Type | Washed Arabica |
Category | Estate |
Harvest | from June to July |
Shipping | from July to August |
Unit | 15 kg Fässer |
Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee has long been acknowledged as one of the most exclusive types of coffee beans. Importing Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee requires a license from the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica, which government board fiercely protects the quality of the origin.
Origin
Specialty coffee from Jamaica
Varieties
Typica, Caturra, Geisha
Processing methods
washed
Altitude range
600 - 2000 masl
Harvest
February – June
Total yearly production
1.2 million bags
Coffee production in Jamaica began after 1728, when governor Sir Nicholas Lawes introduced the crop near Castleton, north of Kingston.
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is the special variety of coffee that is grown in the Blue Mountains region, which has the most conducive climate and topographical features; this variety is known for its scent and sweet taste. Most of Jamaica’s coffee production is grown for export.
Main production areas: Blue Mountain (Saint Andrew, Saint Thomas, Portland and Saint Martin)
Port of Shipment: Kingston
Export bag size: 30 or 70 kg Barrels
Region | Blue Mountain Range |
---|---|
Producer | Wallenford |
Variety | Typica |
Process | washed |
Type | Washed Arabica |
Harvest | from June to July |
Shipping | from July to August |
Unit | 15 kg Fässer |
Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee has long been acknowledged as one of the most exclusive types of coffee beans. Importing Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee requires a license from the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica, which government board fiercely protects the quality of the origin.