This blend offers everything; rich flavor, a full body, and moderate acidity.Once or twice a year I splurge on the real thing - a pound of Jamaica Blue Mountain from the island itself to the tune of around $35 shipped (I usually go in with a few people and we get a small discount). The rest of the year I sigh heavily and look for decent coffee locally, and fail miserably. I like a nice, mild, smooth cup of coffee in the morning, and most of the stuff around here is dark roasted blech that tastes like somebody put a cigarette out in it. So I didn't really have high hopes when I saw this stuff, especially since as a "Blend" it didn't even indicate what percent was actually JBM (not to mention it's pretty cheap at about $14 shipped for 2 lbs).
Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised. No, I suspect not one bean in the bag ever came within a hundred miles of Jamaica, but nevertheless - reasonably smooth taste/body, not much bitterness, and a nice mild-to-medium roast (I'd say "half-city"). Certainly enough better than anything I've found on the shelves locally that I've gotten it twice now.
4 stars because it has a mild acidic finish, and the smell of the beans was offputting at first (fortunately, it doesn't carry over into the cup - taste OR smell).
Price: $15.99
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