Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee is an origin name protected by Jamaican law. Only coffee grown in the designated Blue Mountain area and certified for quality may carry this name.
Every true cup of Jamaica Blue Mountain corresponds to a complete, strict, traceable set of official standards.
Jamaica was among the first producing countries to build a complete coffee regulatory system. JACRA — the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority — oversees Blue Mountain coffee across the entire chain: designated origin, grading, certification, and export.
Every true cup of Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee comes from the same national standard — and carries the same national credibility.
Geographical Indication mark
Official mark of JACRA
The quality of Blue Mountain coffee does not come from any single step, but from a complete system. From the moment the cherries ripen, every batch of Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee is strictly supervised. From origin to export, seven key stages make up its full quality system.
Only ripe cherries are picked. Unripe, overripe, or defective cherries may not enter processing.
Standardized washed processing ensures a clean, stable, well-defined flavor.
Naturally dried to the required moisture level, keeping the coffee stable in storage and transport while preserving its full flavor.
Official grading by bean size, appearance, and defect rate.
Every batch must pass official cupping. Only coffee that meets the flavor standard moves on.
Coffee must be stored under officially approved conditions, keeping quality stable while awaiting export.
Only after final official inspection may the coffee be cleared for export.