Blue mountain coffee

[Troels]

Got curious about this one today, shopping coffee and tea at a specialist store. Mostly I got curious bc if the price - was 45 $ for half a pound

Has anyone tried it ? Is it worth paying a primium for?

[canadianbeaver]

Jamaican Blue Mountain is one of the best coffees in the world.

A couple of things. Make sure it is 100% pure JBM, not a blend of beans. Next, make sure it is genuine, from a trusted source, just like Cuban cigars. Great coffee like JBM and Hawaiian Kona can be fake too. It should be fresh roasted and fragrant, like you want to crack open the bag and brew it on the spot!

$45 is very high. I would think that $45-65 for a whole pound is more like it.

Lisa

[Skyfall]

You should check this site out.

http://www.rocketfuelcoffee.com/

[Troels]

Thanks :-)

not sure if my curiosity will make me spend that kind of money, but gotta read a bit more about it

Maybe for a special event

[laficion]

I don't want to bust your ballon but one of the most expensive coffee Is du Bourbon pointu . It comes from the Island of the Réunion ,

in the Pacific Ocean. The most expensive coffee in the world Is the KOPI LUWAK of Indonesia.

[Troels]

So many wonderfully decadent ways to spend my limited funds

[Skyfall]

I've had Blue Mountain from numerous sources, including the one I posted above. It's great coffee, I guess its value is relative to each individual.

[garbandz]

Too expensive for me,when I splurge I get Hawiian coffee.

I roast my own,so I can experiment with roast level and length.........

[ptrthgr8]

You should check this site out.

http://www.rocketfuelcoffee.com/

Great site. I've ordered from there before - got some of the JBM, Kona, and Rocketfuel. All were outstanding.

Solid business. The owner seems a little quirky, though.

Cheers,

~ Greg ~

[TM-US]

I agree with the general sentiment. Blue Mountain is really excellent coffee. I don't really value it enough to seek it out, so I drink more mundane coffee from a boutique roaster in NYC.

[LGC]

Just like any other "high end" coffee, it's worth trying... but not worth the expense from the performance aspect. Opinions may vary. It is compatible to saying that a 35 dollar cigar in a lacquered box will provided substantially more enjoyment than a well blended 8-10 dollar cigar.

[canadianbeaver]

Agree with the above. Lots of fantastic coffes around for a more modest price. But a treat once in a while is nice too.

[Habana Mike]

Just like cigars and wines, there are certain places in the world with the proper combination of climate, soil and cultivar contribute to the ideal terroir for growing the tobacco, grapes or cherries. Jamaica's Blue Mountains and the Kona hills in Hawaii offer just that for the coffee plant.

Handling, processing and preparation also contribute to the quality and results of the beans and final brew. Looks like I'm gonna have to order some beans from up North

[superconductor71]

Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, like others have mentioned, is among the absolute best, and it also goes for a premium. There are many "estates" that really compete to sell under that moniker, so check them out. I also know their crop was depleted severely a few years ago due to a hurricane and for awhile they actually stopped selling it for a little while.

There are some great coffee forums out there as well, and as much as I love the Jamaican and Kona stuff, there is some fantastic coffee out of Africa that some would say is superior and for a lot, lot less. You can really learn alot about what you like the most and what fits your budget.

I'd give links to a few great sites, but new here and I can't recall if links to other retail sites or forums is permitted....lol

All that being said, JBM and Kona is fantastic and well worth it to pick up every now and then. But you can definitely find others that may be superior even for your regular cup o' joe.

[daeji5]

Jbm is great, but it's pointless if you're going to brew it in an automatic coffee pot. Brew it properly (various methods) and be rewarded. Like many have said, other great single estate beans out there that are processed and roasted very well that's significantly cheaper.

[Briand]

greenbeanery.ca is where I order my blue mountian and kona from. If you are brave you can order I roasted beans. I always order mine roasted .

[stigmata]

I think if you want a clean coffee thats rather bland you go BMJ.

If you want thick and chewy thats like maple syrup you would choose Sulawesi Kalosi Toraja - Indonesia

If you want similar heavy bodied but more spice .. youd go Sumatran Lintong.Indonesia

If you want similar but more earthy youd go Mandheling Sumatra Indonesia

If youre after clean fruit and acidity but not too much body youd go any of the south americans eg costa Rica Tarrazzu

If you want high acidity and either winey or citrus try a Kenyan

If youre after milk chocolate with a sweet citrus finish go the very elegant Ethiopian Yrgecheffe or Ethiopian Sidamo wet process (SLR styled coffees)

If youre after something gamey with heavy spice and fruit and if youre lucky blueberry go Harrar Ethiopian.

If you want that same coffee profile (harrar) but magnified go for a Yemen ... amazing spice and fruit as well as chocolate

If youre looking for something nutty and more neutral but with great body try a speacialty Brazil not a generic Santos thats filler in blends.

But try and get the Cuban coffee.. chocolate and tobacco.. Great espresso

The top of the tree is the Crystal Mountain but its not necessary...

[stigmata]

what happened?

[ptrthgr8]

what happened?

You provided some nice flavor profiles for a bunch of different coffees?

[randomdude]

Very helpful descriptions!

I have had both the blended and 100% Blue Mountain. Its very nice stuff, but to me not worth the price unless there is a major discount (i.e. Costco prices). Very smooth, rich, pleasing aftertaste. I just drink so much coffee that I don't want to spend that much on premium BMC every day...I spend enough on my wine, scotch and cigars already

[stigmata]

i wouldnt buy BMJ at Cosco whats important with coffee is supreme freshness.

Just try a local roaster.

Unlike a cigar , there is nothing you can do to keep coffee fresh. From the time its roasted it is going through a significant chemical reaction that basically releases gases. After roasting its fresh for a couple of days and from that point on you need to consume it fast.

Even more so if its ground as the surface area is now exposed to oxygen X one thousand .

My post went weird yesterday.. glad it worked

[potpest]

Agree, if you want blue mountain, order it from a reputable roaster who you can buy it from fresh. I love my coffee just as much as i love my cigars, but havent had blue mountain since i was living at home in my teenage years; My father was a Doctor, now retired. One of his wealthy patients used to bring him blue mountain coffee and beluga caviar as a gift when he came to see him. Noone else in my family appreciated either, but I was in my element. Nowadays I rarely can afford to have either, but I guess i developed a taste for the finer things in life early on...

[randomdude]

Good point...I will look for some local and report back. Definitely worth a try.