Clifton Mount Estate Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee vs Hawaiian Kona Extra Fancy Volcanic Coffee
The two most famous premium origins, and whether either earns the premium.
Clifton Mount Estate Jamaica Blue Mountain CoffeeHawaiian Kona Extra Fancy Volcanic Coffee
| Clifton Mount Estate Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee | Hawaiian Kona Extra Fancy Volcanic Coffee | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine | 70 mg | 85 mg |
| Serving | 8 oz cup (240ml) | 8 oz cup (240ml) |
| Strength (per 100 ml) | 29.2 mg | 35.4 mg |
| Acidity | Low | Moderate |
| Category | Single origin | Single origin |
| Origin | Blue Mountains, Jamaica | Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA |
| Best for | Pour-over, French press | Pour-over |
| Water | 92°C | 93°C |
| With milk | Either way | Either way |
| Tastes of | Sweet Herbal Cream, Milk Chocolate, Mild Hazelnut | Brown Sugar, Bright Apricot, Toasted Macadamia Nut |
Which one, for what
Worked out from the two records above rather than asserted, so nothing here can contradict the table.
- A hard morning startHawaiian Kona Extra Fancy Volcanic Coffee
- Drinking it after sixClifton Mount Estate Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee
- A sensitive stomachClifton Mount Estate Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee
- Taking it with milkToo close to call
- Something to sit and pay attention toToo close to call
- Making it without special equipmentToo close to call
Axis by axis
much the same
Volcanic Coffee noticeably higher
Volcanic Coffee noticeably higher
much the same
much the same
Comparative editorial positions within this catalogue, calibrated so entries can be ranked against one another. Not laboratory measurements.
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