The 30-second answer
- 🏔️ Blue Mountain comes from a defined area of the Blue Mountains, in eastern Jamaica.
- 📉 Production is small and the designation is protected: that's what drives its price.
- ☕ In the cup: smooth, balanced, notes of hazelnut and honey, very little bitterness.
- 💰 At Ti Cafew: 290 DH for 125 g, delivered anywhere in Morocco.
Updated 27 September 2026 · Reading time: 6 min
It's one of the most famous coffees in the world, and one of the most sought-after in Morocco. Jamaica Blue Mountain intrigues people with its price. Does it live up to its reputation? Here's what you need to know before buying it.
A protected origin
Blue Mountain grows on the slopes of the Blue Mountains, in the east of the island. The climate there is cool and misty, the soil is rich and the slopes are steep. Only coffee grown within this defined area can bear the Blue Mountain name. The coffee is often exported in wooden barrels, a tradition that is part of its legend.
Why is it so expensive?
- Tiny production, limited by the size of the designated area.
- Difficult cultivation on steep slopes, with hand harvesting.
- Very strong demand, particularly from Japan, which buys a large share of the harvest.
- Strict quality controls before export.
Be wary of cheap "Blue Mountain blends": they often contain only a small share of the real coffee.
Its taste
Blue Mountain is prized for its smoothness and balance rather than its power. In the cup: a balanced, smooth body, notes of hazelnut and honey, subtle acidity and very little bitterness. It's a coffee for tasting, best drunk without sugar or milk to enjoy it fully.
Tip: taste the first cup black, without sugar or milk, and grind just before brewing. With a 125 g bag, it's the best way not to lose any of the hazelnut and honey notes.
AN EXCEPTIONAL CRU
Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee
Balanced and smooth, with notes of hazelnut and honey. SCA score of 83. Available in a 125 g bag, whole bean or ground for your brewer.
How to brew it
- As filter or French press to enjoy all its finesse.
- As espresso, for a smooth, rounded cup without bitterness.
- Without sugar or milk, at least for the first cup.
- With soft water, which better respects delicate aromas.
Brewing Blue Mountain in 4 steps
- Choose your brewing method. Filter or French press to enjoy all its finesse, espresso for a smooth, rounded cup without bitterness.
- Prepare the water. Use soft water, which better respects delicate aromas.
- Plan around 125 g. Jamaica Blue Mountain only comes in a 125 g size: choose whole bean or ground for your brewer.
- Taste it black. Without sugar or milk, at least for the first cup, to pick up the hazelnut and honey notes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Blue Mountain coffee cost in Morocco?
At Ti Cafew, Jamaica Blue Mountain costs 290 DH for 125 g, whole bean or ground. It only comes in a 125 g size.
Is Blue Mountain the best coffee in the world?
It's one of the most renowned, especially for its smoothness. Fans of fruity or bold coffees will sometimes prefer a Kenya or a Sumatra.
How can you recognise genuine Blue Mountain?
The origin should be clearly stated: Jamaica, Blue Mountain, 100%. A very low price or the word "blend" should make you suspicious.
Can you drink it with milk?
Yes, but milk masks its finesse. That's a shame for a coffee of this quality.
Key facts and sources
- Defined designation: only coffee grown in the Blue Mountains area, in eastern Jamaica, can bear the Blue Mountain name.
- Tiny production, limited by the size of the designated area, and hand harvesting on steep slopes.
- Very strong demand, particularly from Japan, which buys a large share of the harvest.
- SCA score of 83 for the Jamaica Blue Mountain we offer in a 125 g bag.
- Our price: 290 DH for 125 g, whole bean or ground, delivered anywhere in Morocco.
For information only: the facts above only repeat the points made in this article.
Other exceptional crus
Further reading
- Arabica coffee prices in Morocco: what makes the difference
- Specialty coffee: what does the SCA score mean?
- Single-origin coffee: flavour guide by country
In short: Blue Mountain owes its price to a protected designation and tiny production. For its rare smoothness, it's a coffee worth treating yourself to at least once, enjoyed black.
Our 100% arabica coffees are craft-roasted in France in small batches and delivered anywhere in Morocco in 2 to 5 days. Free delivery from 350 DH, cash on delivery.
