Saturday, September 3, 2011

Coffee anyone . . .

Ready to make liquid velvet!

 Not just any coffee, but Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee!  Have you ever felt velvet?  So you know it's smooth and delightful.  Drinking JBM coffee is like drinking liquid velvet.  It is so smooth it's unbelievable.  It is not bitter, and does not have any aftertaste.

Mind you, this coffee delicacy does not come cheap.  It's a rare treat, and we haven't had any in 17+ years!  I remember the first time I coveted a cup of this coffee was at my friend Susan's home @ From Beyond My Kitchen Window when she was a bride just 25 years ago.

Ready for brewing in my 27 year old Mr. Coffee, coffee maker!

Rewind to 1993.  When we got married, we took a cruise for our honeymoon.  One of our stops was Jamaica.  We were on a tour of a plantation and our guide was discussing the beautiful blue mountains in front of us, then casually mentioned coffee, and I slowly put  2 + 2 together!  I'm in Jamaica, those are the Blue Mountains, that's the coffee that Susan buys!!!  What a eureka moment!  So I bought a pound and brought it home, that was 17+ years ago!

JBM in a cup from my hubby's favorite aunt.
Fast forward to 2011, strolling through the Maine Mall and stopping for a cold drink on a super hot day, even the mall was stuffy.  Looking at the coffee choices I noticed Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee beans for sale! OMG, I NEED some!  They were OUT, but the manager promised me his shipment was due and he would call me - he did and I was there the next day!  I only bought a half-pound, it's expensive, and I was unemployed afterall. We have savored each and every cup of that coffee this summer.  When we arrived in Maine on Thursday evening I told my hubby that the Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee was gone, and we were going to be back to the regular old grind - ha, ha, ha!  Then Friday, my husband surprised me with a pound!  I can't wait until Saturday morning!

Add a little cream and we're ready to drink!
My only concern is that I'm spoiled and I won't want to go back to buying supermarket coffee!  I think my husband has created a Coffee Monster!

Would you like a cup?  I'm only sharing with friends!


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34 comments:

  1. KimSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    It sounds good. I'm always trying different coffees. Enjoy your JBM.

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  2. TiggerifficSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I had some starbucks coffe at my son's house one day and it was so good.. I usually don't like starbucks coffee because it's so strong.. This is a medium coffe called ~Guatemala Antiqua. Suble cocoa, soft spice. I love the smell of this coffee and it's so good. I can't go back to the regular coffee :( NO way~!
    Have a blessed day,,ta ta from Iowa:)

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  3. Jane and Lance HattattSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Hello Mary:
    There is nothing to beat a delicious cup of coffee. As this 'cup of velvet' transports you all the way to the blue mountains of Jamaica, it seems to us to be very good value!!Perhaps economies can be made elsewhere?!!

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  4. WiseMónaSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Sounds delicious. I love a good cup of coffee but it is not easy to come by here on our island of tea drinkers.
    I have found a local company that roasts their own though and am pretty happy with it! Enjoy your brew!

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  5. Flavia GalassoSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    As you probably know I love espresso, but I 'm curious to taste this kind of coffee...I missed you...hugs, Flavia

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  6. Sue/the view from great islandSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Coffee is the staff of life as far as I'm concerned. I've never tried this before, but from your description it seems that I must. I hope I can locate some.

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  7. BonnieSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Mary, It even looks like rich velvet. There is nothing better than sitting quietly and enjoying you favorite coffee. Have a terrific weekend. Bonnie

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  8. Karen S BoothSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    MY favourite coffee ~it is VERY popular in the UK.
    Karen

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  9. LibrarianSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    For me, coffee has to be sweet, black and strong - so I guess the Jamaican Blue Mountain kind would really be right up my road :-) Why spoil it with cream when it is so velvety?

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  10. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I'm so crazy for this coffee, I hope you serve it with dessert. I'd love a couple of cups tomorrow evening after our OOB dinner. Unfortunately, children's sneakers, sports equipment, haircuts, orthodontic bills, prom dresses, cars, and college put a nix in my JBM purchases. LOL!!

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  11. From the KitchenSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Oh yes, a lovely cup. We occasionally treat ourselves to Jamaican Blue Mountain. We've also enjoyed Peaberry from Hawaii--well, we did before it went to $35 a pound!! Nothing better than a good cup of real coffee to start the day and, sometimes, to end the day.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  12. Julie Whitmore PotterySeptember 3, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Uh oh Mary, they do have this at the local coffee place in town, and I never new how exotic and desirable it was! I'll try some and let you know the verdict.......
    xx
    julie

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  13. Debra She Who SeeksSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    There's nothing like a great cup o' joe.

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  14. Dog Trot FarmSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Okay, I am going to admit I have never had a cup of JOE, however, this post actually temps me to give it a try! Hope you are enjoying what is left of summer, I for one cannot wait for New England's Fall splendor. Blessings, Julie.

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  16. Susan LindquistSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Okay... I'm going to be a total twit and ask ... Is it fair trade? I've been trying really hard to go that route after my daughter came back from a jaunt through Central and South America and talked about the corporate coffee fields vs the small farmers' operations and their little cooperatives ...

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  17. acorn hollowSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    We stayed in Jamica for 10 days and had that coffee each morning. I remember it well and brought some home. but like you I do not think I have had any for 25 years.
    Cathy

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  18. SavoringTime in the KitchenSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I love coffee but just in the morning - that's the only time I drink it, and it has to be special. I'd love to try Jamaican Blue after hearing 'velvet' :)

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  19. SusanSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Uh Oh. I want some right NOW. I wonder if they sell that in the supermarket. I'll have to look. Susan

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  20. VictoriaSeptember 4, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    oh pleeeeease can i have some??? and some good ol fashioned coffee cream (not available here in the uk)...

    I think I've seen Blue Mountain coffee in my supermarket....and remember it being pricey...but maybe I'll have to treat myself when I'm finished the bag I'm on now :)

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  21. RitaSeptember 4, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Lovely way to start the day, but now for me. Coffee does not agree with me. Green tea is my drink of choice.
    Rita

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  22. Karen thisoldhouse2.comSeptember 4, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    ooh, now you have my salivating for a cup of that coffee!! Gotta go look it up.

    love your header!

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  23. black eyed susans kitchenSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    We are coffee drinkers in our house and have run the gamut of coffees. I am so partial to strong coffee so usually buy French roast. We have had Jamaican and really liked it...but oh so expensive. It is a great treat!

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  24. Donna S.September 4, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    I would love a cuppa.

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  25. brainellaSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Life is too short for bad coffee. JBM is wonderful. You have fantastic taste! I'll be over shortly for a cup... :)

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  26. BarbaraSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I can almost smell it from here!

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  27. ~Lavender Dreamer~September 5, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I would love to taste this! My hubby grinds the coffee beans for a fresh brewed flavor! We love good coffee! I'll write this down in case we ever see any for sale...or on sale! ♥

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  28. Thistle Cove FarmSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Oh yeah, one of my favorite coffees; it's wonderful!

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  29. gillyflowerSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Oh yes please I would love to try some! Have never tried this coffee, it does sound wonderful.I shall have to look out for it over here.
    I hope you enjoy the coffee that your kind and thoughtful husband bought you!
    Lovely post!
    Gill xx

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  30. My Farmhouse KitchenSeptember 7, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    what timing !!! after you mentioned it to me...(my mom served it when i was a kid at the house and haven't heard of it since) i was shopping and BOOM !!! guess what...there it was...after all these years..have a bag on my drainboard too...john LOVES it !!!!

    happy to stop by today
    hugs to duke

    sending love,
    kary and teddy
    xx

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  31. Carol-AnneSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    How funny! I had JBM coffee for the first time on MY honeymoon to Jamaica in 1991! I've only had it a few times since, because as you say, it's so expensive!!!!

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  32. LeighSeptember 10, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Ooo, yes please. I's love a cup!

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  33. ElaineSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    I am a coffee addict yet I
    have never tried Jamaican Blue Mountain. Will have to try a cup at my local coffeehouse.

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  34. Rose WestSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    I've never had Jamaican coffee, but it sounds delicious! Hawaiian coffee is pretty good too, if I do say so myself.

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