Jamaica Blue Mountain

Last Year's Phenomenon

When we released Jamaica Blue Mountain last year, 3,247 coffee connoisseurs tried to secure one of our limited bags. All stock sold out in exactly 3 hours and 12 minutes. This year, with even greater demand and the same small harvest, we expect it may go even faster.

Trumpet Tree Estate: Where Legends Are Grown

High in Jamaica's Eastern Blue Mountains, where the morning mist kisses peaks that scrape the Caribbean sky, lies Trumpet Tree Estate. This isn't just a coffee farm—it's a UNESCO-recognized sanctuary where an extraordinary microclimate has been crafting perfection since 1838.

The Perfect Storm of Terroir:

Altitude: 823-1,200 MASL

Soil: Iron and mineral-rich volcanic earth

Climate: Over 200 inches of rain per year

Region: Saint Andrew Parish

Mountains: Blue Mountain range

Ecosystem: Protected habitat cultivated by smallholder farmers

Arthur McGowan: The Revolutionary Farmer

For 15-20 years, Jamaican coffee was controlled by big estates like Wallenford, Mavis Bank, Moy Hall, and Old Tavern. Small farmers had no voice, no control over quality, and no direct market access. Then in 2014, everything changed.

Arthur McGowan, a young Jamaican coffee farmer, founded the Jamaican Coffee Farmers Association—a revolutionary idea to band together 250 small producers, process their own coffee, and bypass the big estate system entirely. Today, Arthur has grown his operation to include 85 acres across multiple parcels: Flamsted, Good Hope, and Constitution Hill Farms.

This is farmer empowerment in action. This is coffee with a story that matters.

Quality Revolution:

8-week resting period before hulling for optimal flavour development

Hand-sorted by skilled local workers

Washed processing with mechanical drying for consistency

Grade 1 certification - the highest quality classification

Pro Tip:

Jamaica Blue Mountain's mellow acidity makes it perfect for longer extraction times. Don't rush - let the flavours develop fully.

Q: Why is it so expensive?

A: True Jamaica Blue Mountain is the world's most expensive coffee outside of auctions.

Only 15,000 bags are produced annually worldwide, with 80% going to Japan. Add in the extreme altitude (up to 2,350m), hand-sorting by 40 workers, 8-week resting period, and Coffee Industry Board certification requirements - perfection has its price.