Jamaica Blue Mountain – Clydesdale Estate

$60

12 ounces

ABOUT THIS COFFEE

Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee is one of the world’s most renowned and exclusive coffees, prized for its smooth, mild flavor and aromatic profile. It is grown in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains which offer the perfect conditions for coffee cultivation—cool temperatures, rich soil, and frequent rainfall at altitudes between 2,000 and 5,000 feet. These conditions result in beans with a refined, complex taste. The coffee is famous for its mildness, with little bitterness and a balanced flavor profile that includes nutty, floral, and fruity notes. It is smooth and clean, with a silky body and low acidity.

This coffee from the Clydesdale Estate is sourced from family-owned farms located near the Saint Andrew parish nestled in the Grand Ridge of the Blue Mountains, Jamaica. Coffee produced in the Jamaican Blue Mountains has a protected designation of origin (PDO) because of the renowned reputation of Blue Mountain coffee.  Coffee is intercropped with banana, Inga, mango and many other shade trees. The Clydesdale wet-mill is the most modern in Jamaica with technology to recycle and treat water before returning it to the environment. The dry mill, located in an economically underprivileged part of Kingston, employees over 600 women to hand sort coffee.  In addition to the social impact from stable employment, funds are also invested in projects to support over 30 schools.

SPECS:

GEOGRAPHY

Region: Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica

Altitude: 1000 MASL

Harvest: October – February

PRODUCER

Producers from Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica

VARIETY

100% Blue Mountain

PROCESSING

Fully washed and dried in the sun

NOTES:

FLAVOR Bakers chocolate, maple syrup

BODY Medium

ACIDITY Smooth

ROAST LEVEL

Medium – Full City

The Jamaica Blue Mountain – Clydesdale Estate represents a classic expression of the Saint Andrew Parish region. Cultivated at 1000 masl, this lot features the traditional Blue Mountain varietal, which is processed using the fully washed method. This technique typically emphasizes a clean, balanced cup profile, allowing the inherent characteristics of the bean to shine through without the influence of fruit fermentation often found in other methods.

Roasted by Modest Coffee, this selection highlights deep, comforting profiles of bakers chocolate and maple syrup. When evaluating such coffees, enthusiasts often consult the flavor wheel to better identify the nuances between sweetness and bitterness. While washed coffees are celebrated for their clarity and consistency, the specific terroir of the Clydesdale Estate provides a distinct foundation for these rich, dessert-like notes. This offering serves as a refined example of Jamaican coffee production, focusing on a structured and approachable experience for the drinker.