Clifton Mount Estate Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee
Blue Mountain Coffee
Caramel, milk chocolate and a soft nutty note from the cloud forest of the Blue Mountains.
A Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee from Clifton Mount Estate, high on the slopes of the Blue Mountains.
Sensory profile
You should taste
How it unfolds
Where it sits
That is 70 mg in one serving (8 oz cup (240ml)), a concentration of 29.2 mg per 100 ml. The scale above ranks whole servings, and servings differ in size, so a larger drink can sit further right while being weaker cup for cup.
Editorial estimate, not a laboratory measurement
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Related gear
| Brewing method | Chemex |
|---|---|
| Coffee-to-water ratio | 1:16 |
| Dose & yield | 15g → 240g |
| Grind size | Medium |
| Water temperature | 198°F / 92°C |
| Target brew time | 3:00-3:30 |
| Serving | 8 oz cup (240ml) |
What you need
- 15 g whole coffee beans, freshly roasted
- 240 g filtered water at 92°C
Required gear
- Cone or flat-bottom dripper
- Paper filters
- Gooseneck kettle
- Burr grinder
- Scale accurate to 1 g
- Timer
- Server or carafe
Step-by-step protocol
- 0:00Rinse the paper filter with hot water, discard the rinse, and add 15 g ground medium. Level the bed.
- 0:00Start the timer and pour 30 g of water at 92°C, wetting every part of the bed. Let it bloom.
- 0:45Pour in slow spirals up to 144 g total, keeping the bed submerged and the level steady.
- 1:30Final pour up to 240 g total. Give the dripper one gentle swirl to settle the bed flat.
- 3:15Drawdown should finish around here. Swirl the server and serve.
What it may be good for
The caffeine count
We list about 70 mg for an 8 oz cup.
Check the label
Because the name is protected, look for the words 100% Jamaica Blue Mountain on the bag. A blend, or a coffee labeled Blue Mountain style, is not the same thing.
What to watch out for
- Caffeine affects everyone differently. If you are pregnant or nursing, sensitive to caffeine, or have been told to limit it, check with your doctor about how much is right for you.
A Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee from Clifton Mount Estate, high on the slopes of the Blue Mountains. Cool mist and heavy rain slow the ripening of the cherries, and the cup is mild and sweet, with caramel, milk chocolate and a dry, nutty note. Brewed in a Chemex at 92°C.
Origin & Story
The Blue Mountains fill the eastern third of Jamaica. They rise to 2,256 meters at Blue Mountain Peak, the island's highest point, and the upper slopes are cloud forest, cool, wet and often wrapped in mist. The range is a World Heritage site, listed together with the neighboring John Crow Mountains.
Coffee came to Jamaica from Martinique in the 1720s. Sir Nicholas Lawes, a governor of the island, is credited with planting it, and 1728 is the date usually given. In time the coffee grown highest in these mountains became known around the world.
The name Jamaica Blue Mountain is protected. Only coffee grown in four parishes, Portland, St Mary, St Andrew and St Thomas, above about 910 meters (3,000 feet), and certified by the island's regulator, can carry it. The same name is registered as a certification mark in the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom.
Clifton Mount Estate is in the Newcastle area, on the slopes of Catherine's Peak. It is one of the oldest coffee estates in the Blue Mountains, and the Sharp family has run it since 1977. In 2004 the estate added its own mill, so it could process its coffee itself and sell it as an estate coffee.
Blue Mountain coffee has traditionally been shipped in wooden barrels, and more than 80 percent of it is exported to Japan. In the cup it is mild and sweet, with caramel and milk chocolate, a soft nutty note and a rich, chocolate-toned finish. A Chemex shows that gentleness well. Use water at 92°C, a medium grind and 15 g of coffee to 240 g of water.
Reading the Flavor Profile
| Axis | Score |
|---|---|
| Sweetness | 85/100 |
| Acidity | 30/100 |
| Bitterness | 20/100 |
| Body | 75/100 |
| Aroma | 85/100 |
These values are comparative editorial positions within our own catalog, calibrated so entries can be ranked against each other. They are not laboratory measurements.
How much caffeine is in Clifton Mount Estate Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee?
One serving, 8 oz cup (240ml), contains approximately 70 mg of caffeine.
What temperature should I use for Clifton Mount Estate Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee?
Target 92°C (198°F).
How long should Clifton Mount Estate Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee be extracted?
Timing: 3:00-3:30. Method: Chemex. Ratio: 1:16 Ratio (15g coffee to 240g water). Grind or leaf format: Medium.
What makes a coffee Jamaica Blue Mountain?
It has to be grown in the Blue Mountains, in the parishes of Portland, St Mary, St Andrew or St Thomas, above about 910 meters (3,000 feet), and certified by Jamaica's regulator. Coffee grown lower is sold under other names, such as Jamaica High Mountain.
Why is Blue Mountain coffee so expensive?
Supply is small, the farms are mostly small, the growing area is tightly defined, and more than 80 percent of the crop goes to Japan, so little is left for everyone else.
Who should avoid Clifton Mount Estate Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee?
Caffeine affects everyone differently. If you are pregnant or nursing, sensitive to caffeine, or have been told to limit it, check with your doctor about how much is right for you. This information is educational and is not medical advice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, managing a cardiac or gastrointestinal condition, or taking prescription medication, discuss caffeine and botanical intake with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes.
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