High up in Jamaica’s Blue Mountain range is a treasure. No, its not money, gold, jewels, or anything like that! But instead, the treasure is coffee beans. A coffee bean that is one of the most expensive in the world; Jamaica’s Blue Mountain coffee beans. But what are these beans exactly, and why are they just so darn expensive? Oh, and are there decaf coffee beans?
Blue Mountain Coffee Colombian Decaf is decaffeinated using the Swiss Water® Process. Using the elements of water, temperature and time to create the most intriguing coffee that is 99.9% caffeine free.
Just how expensive are we talking?
Blue mountain coffee is among if not the most expensive coffee beans one can get their hands on. Bags can go for about 42 pounds/ 58$ USD per pound. Most of the beans are up for export, about 80% of which is exported to Japan. This is significant because the Japanese coffee scene in Japan is often known for its strong attention to detail and procuring only the finest and most artisanal beans and other materials. But why is Jamaica Blue Mountain so expensive?
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Does Blue Bottle have decaf coffee?
What is so special about Blue Mountain coffee?
What brand of coffee is decaffeinated?
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Which decaf coffee has the least caffeine?
What is Blue Mountain Coffee?
The beans must be harvested from four specific parishes—Portland, St. Andrew, St. Thomas, and St. Mary. Even more than that, the beans in those parishes must grow above altitudes of 3,000 feet and under 5,500 feet to qualify as Blue Mountain Coffee. You probably already know that altitude is important in coffee growing.
What sugar is best for decaf coffee with type 2 diabetes?
People with type 2 diabetes need to watch their sugar intake as consuming too much sugar can cause blood sugar to spike which increases their risk for severe diabetes complications. There are various options of sugar to use. First is stevia, it is a low-calorie sweetener made from the leaves of the stevia plant. Unlike artificial sweeteners and sugar, stevia can suppress plasma glucose levels and significantly improve sugar tolerance. The other one is Monk fruit extract. Monk fruit extract is a non-nutritive sweetener derived from plants native to Southern China. This type of sugar contains 0 calories per serving and is 150 to 200 times sweeter than sugar. Sugar alcohols, such as erythritol or xylitol, are also a good choice, they have less than 1 calorie per gram and have no major effect on blood sugar levels.
Does Blue Mountain coffee grow at a high altitude?
Even more than that, the beans in those parishes must grow above altitudes of 3,000 feet and under 5,500 feet to qualify as Blue Mountain Coffee. You probably already know that altitude is important in coffee growing. It has more to do with the harsher environment than anything ‘magical’ to do with being closer to the heavens.
What are decaf coffee beans?
Among the myriad varieties that coffee aficionados cherish, decaf coffee beans hold a unique place. Once viewed as a less-than-exciting alternative to their caffeinated counterparts, decaf beans have evolved significantly in both quality and flavor. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve deep into the world of decaf coffee beans.