Wonderful coffees that capture the hearts, the souls, and the taste buds of their biggest fans are often named after the regions in which they are grown. The same holds true when it comes to Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. No the coffee isn't blue but those who love this coffee feel a little blue if they go too long in between servings.

Many people immediately think of sandy beaches when it comes to Jamaica but more and more often people are beginning to associate this island with mountainous terrain and the excellent coffee that is grown in these mountains. The coffee, like natives of this island is bold and rich though it also has a flavor that is clean like a mountain rain and noticeably sweet. These flavors combine to create a wonderful coffee drinking experience that is completely unique to this region. One thing that many consumers note when it comes to this particular blend of coffee is the near absence of bitterness.

When all of these flavor factors are combined into one coffee you have one of the most loved, desired, sought after, and expensive coffees in the world. In order to keep the high standards associated with Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee there are strict requirements that must be met by growers in order to bear the title. In order to keep this coffee as special as it is the requirements are very carefully monitored to insure that inferior coffee isn't passed off as pure Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.

Like many of the best coffees in the world there are often attempts to duplicate this flavor or special blends that offer a very small hint of the famous Blue Mountain Coffee in hopes of encouraging consumers to purchase. I strongly recommend that you purchase only 100% Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee and create your own blends if you want only a hint of the flavor. This allows you the maximum control when it comes to how much of the flavor greets your palate with each and every cup. It also allows you the opportunity to have more or less as your mood demands.

If you are a true lover of this particular coffee I strongly recommend you stock up early. Hurricanes and tropical storms have taken their toll on this region and this year is predicted to be an incredibly active tropical season. While the tropical climate of Jamaica is one of the contributing factors for the wonderful flavor of Blue Mountain coffee it is also problematic in that a hard hit by a hurricane or tropical storm can literally devastate the coffee crop.

All in all, if you haven't had the pleasure of introducing Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee to your palate there is no time like the present to rush out to your local gourmet shop and find the freshest possible beans they have on hand. The price is high but the value of the flavor is well worth the extra pennies you will pay on the front end. Just make sure that you do not waste your first taste by rushing through your morning routine. Take the time to savor your Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee; it is well worth the coffee break in your day.