Cheaper to by it online.Originally Posted by saeyedoc
Cheaper to by it online.
Tried that once and it was very stale. Too many imposters also
I have bought from Thunder before, it was very good stuff, but I have to agree with another poster. High Mountain Coffee, and it seemed to be roasted lightly. It was very mild coffee when drunk. I've always preferred the taste of Wallenford Estate Dark Roasted JBM. Someone once posted on here a roaster in Canada that buys it raw in bulk, roasts it, and ships it out (on ebay). The name escapes me right now, but I have purchased twice from them and the coffee is exactly as advertised. I still prefer to try to purchase locally when in Negril, to help the JA economy. I only buy on Ebay when we start jones'n for it, and our next reach is months out.
Haven't enjoyed coffee as much as Thunder's in a long time. I think the freshness has a lot to do with it. Now according to him and Barbara and their bags (labeled High Blue Mountain Coffee), it is Blue Mountain. I've heard several people say it is just High Mountain - how can you tell? Also, high mountain coffee that good? Baby I don't need to be blue!
saeyedoc is giving very solid info here, agreed on all of it.
I looked up Blue Mountain Coffee and found this.
The Coffee Industry Regulation Act
The Coffee Industry Regulation Act specifies what coffee may use the Blue Mountain label. Additionally, it restricts the use of the Blue Mountain trademark to those authorized by the Coffee Industry Board. Broadly speaking, coffee harvested from the parishes of Saint Andrew, Saint Thomas, Portland and Saint Mary may be considered Blue Mountain coffee.[2]
Traditionally, only coffee grown at elevations between 910 metres (3,000 ft) and 1,700 metres (5,500 ft) could be called Jamaica Blue Mountain. Coffee grown at elevations between 460 metres (1,500 ft) and 910 metres (3,000 ft) is called Jamaica High Mountain, and coffee grown below 460 metres (1,500 ft) elevation is called Jamaica Supreme or Jamaica Low Mountain. (All land in Jamaica above 1,700 metres (5,500 ft) is a forest preserve, so no coffee is grown there.)
Thunder goes to the mountains and gets his beans from farmers high up in them. He then roasts them back home.
Irie Sue
I was told that coffee from Thunder is now $25 per pound. Has anybody bought any lately to confirm if that is accurate?
Yes this is accurate, plus shipping if you would like it mailed to you if you're not in Negril.
I can get you an e-mail if you'd like.
~Moose
Mi Irie
~Just my two cents worth - I mostly only comment on places I've seen and or eaten at personally.
I personally get my Blue Mountain coffee from Lina Coffee Roasters on eBay:
http://stores.ebay.com/linacoffeeroasters/
GRADE 1, ROASTED TO ORDER, 100% PURE AND NOT A BLEND! Wallenford Estate is the largest, most reliable, and most trusted processor of coffee in Jamaica and it is the most recognized and sought after brand in the world. http://www.linaepicure.com/JBM-Walle...ctinfo/JBMW21/
I get the 4 pounds and a bonus pound for $89, free shipping.
Top notch coffee.
~Moose
Mi Irie
~Just my two cents worth - I mostly only comment on places I've seen and or eaten at personally.
The whole Blue Mountain/High Mountain thing very much reminds me of the Swiss Watch industry. Very specific laws and regulations are involved in both industries as far as labeling goes. But as with Swiss watches when you get past the label the typical lay person cannot discern a Rolex from a Seiko in form and function.
I enjoy the coffee when I am on the island, but have quit bringing any home. The price increase has made it a novelty item in my opinion and better coffees are readily available. If you have some time to kill read about Rohan Marley and his quest to farm and retail Blue Mountain coffee and you will understand the pricing issue and why Marley Coffee exports a lot of beans from Ethiopia.
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