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There is a huge demand for Blue Mountain Jamaican Coffee, and a limited supply.

To make matters worse, over 90% of the crop each year goes to Japan and Europe, leaving the last 10% for the whole of North America.

As a result, genuine, 100% Blue Mountain Jamaican coffee is sometimes not available, at any price.

At the same time, North Americans are clamoring for the beans, because Blue Mountain coffee has been so successfully marketed. That’s not to say that it isn’t a good coffee. It is. But does it live up to the marketing hype, when compared other great coffee from around the world? That is a matter of opinion and personal taste.

Because of the high demand for Blue Mountain coffee, and because it commands prices in the region of $40 a pound, there are plenty of unscrupulous sellers who will be happy to sell what appears to be the real thing, but is not.

In fact, it’s probably true to say that of all the coffees you can buy, Blue Mountain is the one that is subject to the sneakiest and most suspect labeling.

Quite often the label and description will give you the impression you are buying 100% Blue Mountain, while that’s not what’s in the bag at all.

Sometimes the bag will contain a mix, or blend of regional coffees, with only a small proportion of the real thing. At other times the beans will be mixed in with coffee from other countries altogether.

There is no doubt that Blue Mountain Jamaican is a wonderful coffee. But if you want to be absolutely sure you are buying the real thing, read the label carefully. Make sure it is 100% Blue Mountain Jamaican.

Also, look for a certification logo from the Jamaican Coffee Industry Board.

Nicholas H. Usborne is one of the sleuths at CoffeeDetective.com He and his colleagues take a commonsense approach to making great coffee, and give you the straight facts on coffee and coffee makers - without the marketing hype. They also write the Fair Trade Coffee News Blog

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Coffee is not only big business in the United States and the West in general but it is a national pastime that people like to get engaged in very frequently to get that instant buzz and also to feel like they’re part of the larger culture.

Coffee has been so infused in our culture that we have a time of day called “coffee breaks” which occurs every now and then in every single workplace in the United States. It’s something that we’ve just taken for granted because we’ve become so accustomed to it. In fact every time you gain new employment the first thing you look for during your break is to see if there’s a coffee machine in the employee lounge.

People who have more expensive taste like to go downstairs and across the street to their local Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts or any number of a gazillion stores that offers some sort of coffee. Now this isn’t just in the mornings but also the afternoons and evenings and really whenever the craving hits that people will reach out for the coffee and shell out a few bucks for their favorite blend.

It’s become our main excuse to step away from our desks every now and then to just enjoy the sun and the weather every now and then. Can you imagine a culture where we did not have these “coffee breaks” we would not be leave our desks as frequently as we can and do.

Recall all those times a co-worker goes out for coffee and asks “can I bring you anything back”. So not only is coffee kind of personal escape, it’s also a very social activity as well that allows people to connect to each other every now and then and refresh their bonds.

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Making French press coffee is a way to enjoy an extremely robust and high quality cup of coffee. If you know how to use a French press pot you can make the best tasting coffee you have ever had.

To make French press coffee you will first need a French press pot. Many online sites have good selections of French press pots and will ship one right to your front door.

You will also need a good coffee grinder and a tea kettle to boil the water.

You want to grind the coffee beans slightly larger than you would for drip coffee. Too fine of a grind will produce a bitter cup of coffee. If your grind is too coarse, the coffee will taste weak.

Some people even prefer to roast their own beans when making French press coffee. For French press coffee, many connoisseurs prefer a dark roast when choosing their coffee beans.

Remove the plunger from the press pot and put 1 rounded tablespoon of coarse ground coffee per each 6oz. of water into the pot. You can adjust this to your own taste.

Coffee is 99% water so use clean filtered or bottled water free from chlorine and other minerals that affect the taste of coffee.

Boil the water and remove it from the heat for five minutes before you pour it. This will give you the 195 to 205 degree water that is ideal to brew with. Now pour the 195 to 205 degree water over the ground coffee.

Stir the coffee to get total saturation of the grounds then place the plunger on top of the pot and let the coffee steep for 3 to 4 minutes.

Depress the plunger slowly to push the grounds to the bottom of the pot.

Serve all the coffee in the pot after the 3 to 4 minutes of steeping. Otherwise the coffee will keep getting stronger.

The difference in taste between regular coffee and French press coffee is night and day.

Ever wonder why restaurant coffee tastes so good? It could be because many fine restaurants use a French press to make their coffee.

Making French press coffee may take a little more time but it is worth it. Many people swear by French press coffee and wouldn’t have it any other way.

If you are looking for an extremely robust and high quality cup of coffee and have the right equipment treat yourself and try making French press coffee.

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