Rooted in the Blue Mountains
At Island Coffee Traders, we work directly with Blue Mountain coffee farmers across Jamaica’s legally designated Blue Mountain region. Our team manages the full process — from sourcing and processing to grading and export — ensuring quality, authenticity, and full traceability at every step.
We are committed to supporting local growers while maintaining the strict standards that define 100% Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee.
Green Coffee for Export
Our green beans are meticulously prepared and packed for international export in traditional wooden barrels. Each barrel is sealed and ICO-marked, with a unique identifier matching the official Certificate of Origin, guaranteeing authenticity.
Available barrel sizes:
70 kg (154 lbs)
30 kg (66 lbs)
15 kg (33 lbs)
Grading & Classification
Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee is graded based on bean size and shape, which contributes to its distinctive quality and cup profile. We offer:
Grade 1 – Screen 17+
Grade 2 – Screen 16
Peaberry – Small, round beans known for concentrated flavor
We also supply Jamaica Blue Mountain Select Grade, a blend of Grades 1, 2, and 3. Select Grade offers all the hallmarks of true Blue Mountain flavor and is packed green in 60 kg hessian/jute bags, with a maximum of 4% minor defects and screen sizes ranging from 15 to 18.
Our Farms and Origin
Our coffee is grown in the heart of Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, specifically in the Saint Andrew Parish region. We proudly cultivate beans at some of the highest and most renowned coffee estates, including:
Penlyne Castle
Flamstead
Cedar Valley
Cinchona
Clydesdale
These farms benefit from elevations ranging between 1,000 and 1,220 meters (3,000 to 4,000 feet) — ideal conditions for producing the unique flavor profiles that define Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee.
Coffee Variety & Processing
We grow several premium coffee varieties, including:
Blue Mountain Typica
Geisha
All beans are processed using the washed method, which involves careful pulping and thorough washing to ensure clean, vibrant flavors in the final cup.
As proud members of the Island Coffee Traders family, our farms share a commitment to quality, sustainability, and honoring the rich coffee-growing heritage of Jamaica.
Pulping and Washing Works
Pulping is carried out using small mechanized pulpers, after which the beans pass through a dedicated mucilage remover to ensure thorough washing. The coffee pulp is carefully collected and composted, providing natural fertilizer that enriches our farms. Meanwhile, the washed beans are transported to our drying and finishing facilities for further processing.
Processing & Finishing Works
Island Coffee Traders is ergonomically designed and fitted with tested and proven equipment that assures good quality and consistency.
Coffee after drying is stored in a temperature controlled room where the relative humidity is carefully monitored as the coffee must rest for a period not less than eight (8) weeks. Coffee will remain in the resting stage until an order for sale is received. Base on capacity an order for 1.2 tons could be ready for delivery in 2-3 weeks.
Island Coffee Traders is Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee of the highest quality
passionately grown, processed roasted and packaged to achieve the highest customer satisfaction