| Blue Mountain coffee has its origins in the forested, | | | | the early 19th century, Jamaica was the leading coffee |
| slopes of the Blue Mountains. Today these mountains | | | | producer in the world. |
| are mostly grasslands but some areas are used for | | | | Today, Jamaican Blue Mountain java is considered to |
| the cultivation of vegetables, spices and the world | | | | be amidst the best gourmet coffees in the world. |
| recognised Blue Mountain coffee. | | | | Thereby to ensure highest coffee quality, the Jamaica |
| The first new coffee plants seedlings were imported | | | | Java Industry Board selected standards for the coffee |
| to Jamaica from Hispaniola in 1728 by prospective | | | | beans and the processing in order to carry the Blue |
| Governor, Mister Nicholas Lawes. The mountain slopes | | | | Mountain Coffee label. Close to 90% of production is |
| were cleared to establish coffee plantations and by | | | | exported to Japan. |