JBM COFFEE FACTS

JBM BEST BREW METHODS

Use water between 196°–198°F (91°–92°C) for the best flavor—too hot burns the beans, too cool weakens extraction. If you don’t have a thermometer, boil the water and let it sit for 1–2 minutes before brewing.

Grind beans just before brewing to preserve freshness and flavor, using a coarse grind for French press and a fine grind for espresso.

FOR GREAT COFFEE

Use a drip pot, French Press, or percolator. Use 2 level tablespoons of ground coffee per 8 oz serving. Add more or less coffee to suit your individual taste.

FOR SUPERB COFFEE

Use a gooseneck kettle for an even pour when making pour-over coffee. Pour slowly for a stronger flavor or faster for a lighter cup, and enjoy immediately.

Store coffee in an airtight container, preferably frozen, to preserve freshness. Always look for the 100% Jamaica Blue Mountain designation, as High Mountain coffee is not the same as Blue Mountain coffee.

Environmental & Social Responsibility

Born in Jamaica, David’s roots between Kingston and rural Oracabessa shaped a deep respect for community, heritage, and the environment—values that became the foundation of Xaymaca Coffee Traders.Through its partnership with Clifton Mount Estate and Coffee Traders Limited, Xaymaca brings authentic Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee to the world while supporting sustainable farming and ethical working conditions.Clifton Mount Estate produces the only Rainforest Alliance Certified Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee available in the United States and is home to one of the oldest operational coffee factories in Jamaica and the Western Hemisphere.From quality housing and nutritious meals to educational opportunities for workers and their families, Xaymaca remains committed to investing in the people behind every cup.

Jamaica landscape with Green mountains with blue sky and clouds - taken by Xaymaca Coffee
Roasting Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee beans

A LITTLE HISTORY

Many coffee connoisseurs consider Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee among the world’s finest, known for its smooth balance of aroma, body, and acidity, with a mellow sweet aftertaste. Grown from the delicate Arabica Typica variety in Jamaica’s cool, misty Blue Mountains, it also contains less caffeine than most other arabica coffees. Coffee was introduced to Jamaica in 1728 by Governor Sir Nicholas Lawes from Hispaniola (now Haiti). The industry quickly expanded, reaching hundreds of plantations by the 1800s, but later declined after the abolition of slavery due to labor shortages. Today, Jamaica’s coffee industry is sustained mainly by small farmers.

Jamaica Blue Mountain® coffee is world-renowned for its smooth balance, rich aroma, and notes of herbs, spice, and chocolate. Grown high in Jamaica’s misty Blue Mountains, the region’s cool climate, volcanic soil, and slow cherry maturation create its unique flavor.

Made exclusively from premium Arabica beans, the coffee is carefully handpicked, sun-dried, and cured for at least eight weeks to enhance its mellow character. Jamaica Blue Mountain® green coffee beans are uniquely packaged and shipped in wooden barrels to preserve their quality.
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