Looking to brew the perfect cup of Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee? This exceptional coffee is renowned for its smooth, delicious taste, and you don't need fancy equipment to enjoy it. Here are our favorite methods to brew Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee like a pro:
Chemex: Brewing with Precision
- Grind Your Coffee: Grind your Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee beans to a sandy texture. Use 52 grams of coffee for 700 grams of water.
- Install Your Filter: Open a filter into a cone shape and place it into the top of the Chemex, ensuring the thick portion covers the pouring spout.
- Rinse the Filter: Rinse the filter and heat up the Chemex with a bit of water. Before adding the coffee, ensure the hot water has been removed.
- Add Your Coffee: Add the ground coffee to the Chemex.
- Blooming Stage: Pour a small amount of hot water over the grounds and let it bloom for 30 seconds, releasing the coffee's desirable elements.
- Initial Pour: After blooming, slowly pour the remaining water over the grounds, keeping the water level below the top of the Chemex.
- Final Pour: Continue to pour the remaining water in a circular motion to ensure even soaking of the grounds.
- Enjoy: Savor the smooth, rich taste of your perfectly brewed Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee.
AeroPress: A Quick and Easy Brew
- Heat Water: Boil water and let it cool for about 1 minute, aiming for a temperature between 79°C and 85°C.
- Rinse the Filter: Assemble the AeroPress with a paper filter inside the cap, wet the filter with warm water, and place the AeroPress on top of a mug.
- Add Coffee: Place the funnel on top of the AeroPress and add the ground coffee (14 - 16 grams). Remove the funnel.
- Add Water: Pour water into the AeroPress up to the top line.
- Stir: Stir the coffee briefly with a spoon.
- Press Down: Insert the plunger and press down firmly until you hear a long hiss.
- Enjoy: Taste the concentrated coffee and, if desired, add more hot water. Share with a friend or enjoy a double serving.
French Press: A Classic Brew in Just 4 Minutes
- Measure: Use 1.10 oz or 30 grams of Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee, ground to a coarse consistency similar to kosher salt.
- Boil Water: Use great-tasting water, ideally natural spring water. Use 0.61 liters of water for 30 grams of coffee. Boil the water and let it rest for 30 seconds.
- Mix: Add the ground coffee to the French Press and mix with hot water.
- Steep: Let the coffee steep for four minutes.
- Press: Slowly press down the filter. If it's too hard, the coffee might be ground too finely.
- Serve: Pour and enjoy your freshly brewed Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee.
Espresso: The Art of Precision
- Grind Your Coffee: Use a fine grind for your Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee beans. Measure approximately 12-14 grams for a single shot and 18-20 grams of coffee for a double shot.
- Prepare Your Machine: Preheat your espresso machine and ensure it’s clean. Insert the portafilter and run a shot of water through it to heat it up.
- Tamp the Coffee: Add the ground coffee to the portafilter, leveling it off before tamping. Use a consistent pressure to tamp the coffee evenly.
- Pull the Shot: Insert the portafilter into the machine and start the extraction. Aim for an extraction time of 25-30 seconds for a double shot.
- Observe the Crema: A good espresso shot will have a thick, golden crema on top. This indicates a well-extracted shot.
- Enjoy: Savor the rich, intense flavors of your perfectly brewed espresso. The smooth, chocolatey notes of Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee shine through in this method.
Enjoy Regal Maroon Coffee
Brewing Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is an art, and with these methods, you can enjoy the perfect cup every time. Whether you prefer the precision of a Chemex, the convenience of an AeroPress, the classic French Press, or the intensity of an Espresso, Regal Maroon ensures a premium coffee experience.