JAMAICA BLUE MOUNTAIN - PEABERRY Wallenford Estate is located somewhere at the eastern end of the island of Jamaica; this is the home of the worlds most sought after coffee. The Blue Mountains, where the estate is located, reaches to a height of 7,402 feet above sea level. This is where Jamaican coffee got its name, from the famous the mountain where it thrives. The quality of coffee in this region is well cared for by the Coffee Industry Board. Every Jamaican coffee grower must abide by the standards this board has laid or they will miss the opportunity to have the seal of 100% Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee. This means a lot to the grower since certified Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee commands the highest price in the market today.
Certified Blue Mountain coffee is only those grown in the Blue Mountain region. Of the 30,000 acres of land devoted to coffee production, only 9,000 acres are officially classified as Blue Mountain. Only the estates of Mavis Bank, Silver Hill, Moy Hall and Government Station at Wallenford can carry the mark of 100% Blue Mountain Coffee seal. Likewise the peaberries picked in this region are legally Blue Mountain.
What are these peabearries? It is normal to pick around 5% peaberry in every harvest. On the average a tree may yield 5% peaberries and 95% flat berries or regular berries. This extra ordinary bean contains a single round bean instead of two beans. Peaberry is a welcome fluke of nature. This coffee bean is also known as caracoli, it is an oval or pea shaped bean. Both flat berries and peaberries are harvested at the same time. The Blue Mountain Peaberry is separated from the rest of the regular berries. This Blue Mountain unique peaberry does not split unlike the flat ones. Coffee Industry Regulations Act requires Blue Mountain Peaberry to be 96% peaberry and that no more than 2% of the coffee beans may have significant defects.
Jamaican Blue Mountain Peaberrys oval shape is found to be perfect for roasting. The rounder shape makes it easy to roll about the chamber and acquire even roast. The even roasting of the peaberry gives out a smoother taste and is said to be perfect for brewing and espresso. Whatever unique quality the regular Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee can offer the world, this minority Jamaican peaberry coffee also can. The better news is peaberry has lesser caffeine, lesser acidity, milder body and maintains the bright flavor. Judging from the body, acidity and flavor of the Jamaican Blue Mountain Peaberry, we can say that Nature has truly made this peaberry special.
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