Blu Mountain Coffeee

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-lbs-Bonus-...item19ffa205b2

Airport was $45/# in late January. The guy at the little shop at Negril Palms told me the price is down just a bit from last year. Last year, he said, sellers on the island had the Japanese market to deal with, in addition to upward pressure from the drought. Exports to Japan are still getting supply priority over on island sales. Sellers are not happy about it.

Wow, even coffee causes a scrap???

For those who want to get some solid info on the topic here are a couple of sites that might be helpful

http://www.ciboj.org/index.php?id=14&p=1

http://www.ciboj.org/index.php?id=13&p=1

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lates...ountain-coffee


The illegal coffee was being sold for half the price of authentic Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. This, Gayle says, should raise red flags for consumers. “If you’re getting a deal that seems too good to be true then it is highly likely that the coffee you’re being sold is not authentic Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee”

The bottom line is Caveat emptor. For you Canucks that means "If the price is too good to be true, then most likely it is".


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY6Xi6MwA2Q


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Yeah, I may just be done trying to contribute anything to the discussions around here. People don't appreciate knowledge that doesn't mesh with their viewpoint, and too many people are just mean spirited. I don't need it.

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The bottom line is Caveat emptor. For you Canucks that means "If the price is too good to be true, then most likely it is".

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Why Canucks? Did I miss something?

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Yeah, I may just be done trying to contribute anything to the discussions around here. People don't appreciate knowledge that doesn't mesh with their viewpoint, and too many people are just mean spirited. I don't need it.

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There's island fever here...cabin fever there... :)

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Why Canucks? Did I miss something?

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I think the reference is that the low-priced "JBM" coffee is shipping from Canada.

Again, I don't drink coffee, but I do find it hard to believe that anyone can ship authentic roasted JBM coffee beans from Canada for $10./lb. including shipping in 21 lb. lots. That means they bought the beans, paid for shipping from JA to Canada, roasted them, repackaged them, and are now paying for shipping to the US, for just over $10./lb. net.

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There's island fever here...cabin fever there... :)

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Yeah, there is probably some truth to that. I was attempting to be helpful, but here we are. Still, it's getting to be common place. I'll still read the board, maybe chime in from time to time, but I think I need a break from posting.

Oh, okay...thanks Wrtiii...missed that.

Thanks for these tips.. Last Aug the prices for blue mtn coffee were INSANE...