The Two Best Jamaican Estates in the World

The Two Best Jamaican Estates in the World

We are proud importers and wholesalers of the finest coffee in the world, sourced from two of Jamaica's premier estates. We offer you premium Jamaica Blue Mountain® Coffee from the most prestigious estates in the Blue Mountain region.

Clifton Mount Estate

Built on Family Tradition and Conscious Living

Clifton Mount Estate

Regarded by many connoisseurs as producing the world’s best coffee, Jamaica Blue Mountain® coffee is renowned for its exquisite balance of aroma, body, and acidity. The mellow sweet aftertaste sets it apart from all other brands.

Established in 1953, the Coffee Industry Board (CIB) of Jamaica was the world’s first regulatory body to create a designated geographical location for a specific coffee brand, ensuring the high quality of Jamaican coffee through rigorous testing.

Clifton Varieties

  • Grade 1: The largest and most flavorful beans, perfect for whole bean sales.
  • Select: Mixed size beans, ideal for ground coffee, K-Cups, or cold brew, offering great taste at a lower price point.
  • Peaberry: Smaller, rounder beans believed to hold double the flavor, providing an even roast and unique taste.

Clifton Mount Today

Owned by the Sharp family since 1977, Clifton Mount Estate is fully integrated, controlling quality at every step. The farm follows eco-friendly practices, including a state-of-the-art coffee pulpery, water recycling systems, and vermiculture for pulp decomposition. Located in the Newcastle region at 4,300 feet, it produces world-renowned Blue Mountain Coffee with a perfect balance of acidity, body, and aroma.

  • Owner: Sharp Family
  • Location: Newcastle region, St. Andrew
  • Total Area: 250 acres
  • Coffee Planted Area: 180 acres
  • Average Altitude: 4,300 feet
  • Drying: 100% sun-dried
  • Variety: 100% Arabica Typica
  • Processing: Fully washed or fermented based on customer request
  • Cup Characteristics: Bright acidity, gentle body, sweet aroma with floral, spicy, and citric undertones, and a cocoa aftertaste.

Clydesdale Estate

At the Heart of the Blue Mountain

Clydesdale Estate

Founded in the late 1700s by Dr. Colin McClarty, Clydesdale Estate was one of Jamaica's first commercial coffee plantations. The region's excellent quality coffee quickly attracted other farmers, establishing Clydesdale as a key coffee-growing area.

Clydesdale Varieties

  • Grade 1: The largest beans, ideal for whole bean sales.
  • Grade 2: Slightly smaller but equally flavorful beans, great for both whole and ground coffee.
  • Select: Mixed size beans, perfect for ground coffee, K-Cups, or cold brew, offering quality taste at a lower price.
  • Peaberry: Unique smaller, rounder beans believed to have double the flavor, providing an even roast and exceptional taste.

Clydesdale Coffee Today

Although the original Clydesdale Estate factory is no longer in operation, its legacy continues. The remaining structures, including the Great House and drying patios, are now National Heritage sites. Farmers in the Clydesdale region continue to produce outstanding Typica variety coffee, celebrating the traditions that made this coffee world-renowned.

  • Owner: Sharp Family
  • Location: Grand Ridge Region, St. Andrew
  • Coffee Planted Area: 1000+ acres by family farmers
  • Average Altitude: 3,500 feet
  • Drying: 100% sun-dried
  • Variety: 100% Arabica Typica
  • Processing: Fully washed or fermented based on customer request
  • Cup Characteristics: Bright acidity, gentle body, sweet aroma with floral, spicy, and citric undertones, and a cocoa aftertaste.

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