Is Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee weak ?

Kelly Paul Graham

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Aug 30, 2000, 11:51:19 PM8/30/00

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To the NG..

Back in about 1997, I went on a Caribbean cruise and stopped off
in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. I had already heard about Blue Mountain coffee
(or the liquer produced from it) freom co-workers. So, I bought some
when I found it.
When I got home, I tried the coffee per my regular measures. Which
means it should have been STRONG coffee! But it wasn't. IMHO, water
could put up a good fight with this stuff.

My question... id Jamaican Blue-Mountain SUPPOSED to taste like
water ?

Kelly Paul Graham.

Barry Jarrett

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Aug 31, 2000, 11:58:26 AM8/31/00

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On Thu, 31 Aug 2000 03:51:19 GMT, kgr...@wt.net (Kelly Paul Graham)
wrote:

> When I got home, I tried the coffee per my regular measures. Which
>means it should have been STRONG coffee! But it wasn't. IMHO, water
>could put up a good fight with this stuff.

what are your regular measures?

Dibble

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Aug 31, 2000, 1:08:54 PM8/31/00

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> > When I got home, I tried the coffee per my regular measures. Which
> >means it should have been STRONG coffee! But it wasn't. IMHO, water
> >could put up a good fight with this stuff.
>
> what are your regular measures?
>

Using two tbsp. per 6 oz. of water the JABLUM coffeee should be a little
lighter than other finer coffees. It is roasted lightly and is run through
a wet processing. I thought the same thing about its tastes. It is not one
of my favorites.

Barry Jarrett

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Aug 31, 2000, 8:00:53 PM8/31/00

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On Thu, 31 Aug 2000 13:08:54 -0400, "Dibble"
<gte...@prism.gatech.edu> wrote:

>Using two tbsp. per 6 oz. of water the JABLUM coffeee should be a little
>lighter than other finer coffees. It is roasted lightly and is run through
>a wet processing. I thought the same thing about its tastes. It is not one
>of my favorites.

While I don't find JBM to have the body of, say, a Sumatra, or the
acidty or wineyness of a Kenya, or the complexity of Yemen, I still
find it a most enjoyable cup. Very smooth, with a clean, enjoyable
flavor. It is, in fact, the coffee I started drinking coffee with,
because it was so smooth and enjoyable. If you like heavy coffees,
then JBM can seem "lacking".... but then, so can most washed
coffees.

Bluedog

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Aug 31, 2000, 10:11:06 PM8/31/00

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In article <39add447....@news.wt.net>, kgr...@wt.net says...

> Back in about 1997, I went on a Caribbean cruise and stopped off
>in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

> When I got home, I tried the coffee per my regular measures. Which
>means it should have been STRONG coffee! But it wasn't. IMHO, water
>could put up a good fight with this stuff.
>
> My question... id Jamaican Blue-Mountain SUPPOSED to taste like
>water ?

Ocho Rios has a lot of tourist trap shops. You probably bought a bag of
pre-roasted(?) JBM, and there's no telling how long it sat on the shelf before
you picked it up. Without you being able to know that, it really wouldn't be a
fair assessment of JBM.

Bluedog

Melanie Uy

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Sep 1, 2000, 11:25:37 AM9/1/00

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I agree with Barry here. I'm also, however, particularly fond of Kona.

Different coffees for different moods, no? or, rather, different personal
tastes and different moods and different brewing methods...(and so on).

Best,
Melanie

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Leonard

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Sep 18, 2000, 3:00:00 AM9/18/00

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measures. Which
> means it should have been STRONG coffee! But it wasn't. IMHO, water
> could put up a good fight with this stuff.
>
> My question... id Jamaican Blue-Mountain SUPPOSED to taste like
> water ?

NO. I go Jamaica each year and the Blue Mtn is bold/rich not weak at all.

LW

Garrison B. Hack

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Sep 20, 2000, 3:00:00 AM9/20/00

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Just because it costs $22/lb, doesn't mean you're supposed to use 1
tablespoon per pot.

Leonard <Leonard...@tuccster.tucc.uab.edu> wrote in message
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>
> measures. Which
> > means it should have been STRONG coffee! But it wasn't. IMHO, water
> > could put up a good fight with this stuff.
> >
> > My question... id Jamaican Blue-Mountain SUPPOSED to taste like
> > water ?
>

Kelly Paul Graham

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Sep 26, 2000, 10:59:51 PM9/26/00

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On Wed, 20 Sep 2000 21:12:08 -0700, "Garrison B. Hack"
<not...@primenet.com> wrote:

>Just because it costs $22/lb, doesn't mean you're supposed to use 1
>tablespoon per pot.
>
>Leonard <Leonard...@tuccster.tucc.uab.edu> wrote in message
>news:01c02182$09e8f120$0919...@blue.tucc.uab.edu...
>>

>> measures. Which
>> > means it should have been STRONG coffee! But it wasn't. IMHO, water
>> > could put up a good fight with this stuff.
>> >
>> > My question... id Jamaican Blue-Mountain SUPPOSED to taste like
>> > water ?
>>

>> NO. I go Jamaica each year and the Blue Mtn is bold/rich not weak at all.
>>
>> LW
>
>

If I remember correctly, I used 2 tbsps of Jamaican Blue
Mtn. to 10 cups of water. Usually, that makes strong coffee.

IMHO, the "coffee" was weaker than water !!!

Kelly Paul Graham

Barry Jarrett

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Sep 27, 2000, 3:00:00 AM9/27/00

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On Wed, 27 Sep 2000 02:59:51 GMT, kgr...@wt.net (Kelly Paul Graham)
wrote:

> If I remember correctly, I used 2 tbsps of Jamaican Blue
>Mtn. to 10 cups of water. Usually, that makes strong coffee.

proper brewing ratio is 2 tablespoons per ONE cup of water.

you could have brewed up sawdust and not known the difference....

Coffee for Connoisseurs

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Sep 27, 2000, 3:00:00 AM9/27/00

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Sounds like an <Instant> coffee ratio.

--
Alan

www.coffeeco.com.au
alan...@coffeeco.com.au

Barry Jarrett

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Sep 28, 2000, 3:00:00 AM9/28/00

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On Wed, 27 Sep 2000 22:04:00 GMT, "Coffee for Connoisseurs"
<af...@bigpond.net.au> wrote:

>Sounds like an <Instant> coffee ratio.

especially if he thinks 2/60 makes "strong" coffee

Harry Moos

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Oct 8, 2000, 8:12:30 PM10/8/00

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That is strong? I thought the general rule was one tablespoon coffee per
cup. I use 6 tablespoons for 10 cups for what I consider medium-strength
coffee.

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John Kelly

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Nov 9, 2000, 7:25:35 PM11/9/00

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Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee I have had from several sources have all had the
same trait, a quick drop off in taste and no aftertaste. This does not,
however mean that it tasted like water. I have had both milder roasts and some
rather strong roasts.
A friend of mine has brought me coffee back from Jamaica three times in the
last year. He buys the coffee from a fellow he met down there who roasts his
own by some rather primitive means if the photos are any indication.
Most recently he brought some "Blue Mountain" from his roaster and it was true
dishwater. No body, no character, and none of the distinctive taste drop off.
Now, my friend does not drink coffee and I suspect he mentioned this to his
"friend" who may have decided to substitute some lesser beans. I don't intend
to mention this to my friend unless he heads back again, or asks.

Rita Labelle

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Nov 20, 2000, 3:00:00 AM11/20/00

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Thanks!
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OJ CAFE

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Nov 20, 2000, 7:28:04 PM11/20/00

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>Most recently he brought some "Blue Mountain" from his roaster and it was
>true
>dishwater.

Hello KP Graham:
The problem you have experienced is prevalent throughout the gourmet coffee
industry. At least 75% of the worlds consumptionof JBM coffee is not authentic
JBM coffee! Take my word for it. Our company actually owns a JBM coffee Estate
in Portland, Jamaica.
Kings' Caribbean Coffee also operates a roasing facility in the USVI and
operates several Internet Cafes in the USVI.
We have authentic JBM coffee, roasted fresh. Ordinarilly, we don't accept
retail orders; however, I feel your pain.
Call us in St. Croix@800-847-2430
ask for Charles King or myself (Otis Jones)
We will arrange to handle your purchase.
Otis Jones