Magnum Coffee Jamaica Blue Mountain Blend, 1 Pack (2 lbs) full body and moderate

Let me just say that I've never had Blue Mountain Coffee before, so I can't compare it to a full 100% blend. I'm also not a coffee connoisseur (don't roast/grind my own beans...yet), but I do like a nice light-medium roast with smooth flavor and low acidity/bitterness. From what I've heard and read, Blue Mountain coffee beans are the gold standard when it comes to that which is why I was very disappointed in this coffee. Maybe I'd built it up too much after reading all of the positive reviews, but I found it to be quite average with a moderate amount of lingering bitterness and acidity afterwards. To be honest, I would prefer Starbucks Veranda or Breakfast Blend as opposed to this. Both have a similar bitterness and slightly more acidity (yes, I know everyone complains about Starbucks being over-roasted), but at least they have more flavor to show for it.FWIW, one of my friends (who recommended that I try Blue Mountain coffee) had the 100% stuff when he was over in Jamaica and he said that it was the best coffee he's ever had. When I told him I'd purchased this, he was very curious and excited to see how it compared (knowing that it was a blend). Having no idea of my opinion, he stated that the taste had very little similarity to the real thing and was significantly less smooth.So bottom line, at $10/pound, it's not overly expensive, but it's also nothing special. You can get as good or better for a similar price in a non-"Blue Mountain" blend.

Not many of us can afford to drink 100% Jamaican Blue Mountain on a daily basis. As such, I've tried several Blue Mountain "Blends". Based on the price none of these blends could contain more than 25% Blue Mountain beans, and most likely contain only 10% or so. Of those I've tried, the Magnum is the truest to real Jamaican Blue Mountain. It maintains much of the flavor of JBM and much of the smoothness with only a small amount more acidity than you would normally find in pure JBM. The most notable difference is the strength. JBM is so great because it pack a bold flavor without being overly dark, burnt, or acidic. Magnum has chosen to maintain the overall flavor profile but with less boldness, I assume to keep acidity in check. For daily use this is a good compromise to make. Other blends go the other way and come across as burnt and acidic. This will likely be my daily coffee for quite a while to come.

OK, so a few weeks ago after getting text messages from my sons, who are away at college, at practically the same time asking for me to refill their Starbucks cards, I'm like, "I gotta do something about this." Besides I was a starving college student and if I wanted coffee I had to devise my own plan. Here's a novel thought, "you want it, you get it", mom would say to me. So, short of sending a text, "go get your own." I sent them both small personal Black & Decker DCM18S Brew 'n Go Personal Coffeemaker with Travel Mug, Magnum Jamaican Blue Mountain Blend Coffee, Ground, 1 Lb Bag and a scoop all from Amazon. Pretty smart! I know, visions of grandeur.They love it and they think the coffee is very good. "Tasty," as the youngest says. Of course he also asked where he was supposed to get sugar. I told him to go over to one of the sororities and they'll explain it. You know, young guys only pay attention if a girl is talking to him. Oh well.I didn't give the coffee four stars only because I've not tasted it myself but trust me, if my sons both like the coffee them I'm sure you can't go to wrong.

What can I say about Jamaican blue Mountain coffee. I buy six of these a month. For the last year. I can’t drink other coffee, it’ll taste like mud. This stuff is liquid gold

Im a coffee fanatic and this stuff is really good. Smooth tasting and smells phenomenal. Im not a sugar and creamer drinker but this is really good Black. I will purchase more. Its a weekend coffee for me. Kinda high to drink daily. Besides that, its awesome.

I receivied this coffee and the aroma said it all. It smelled full of flavor and reminded me of being in a smalltown coffee shop with the fresh aroma of the room filled with this sweet smell of java. At first I made the coffee per directions which is one level Tbsp per 8 oz cup. I found it to be very strong and reminded me of an espresso shot. Hovever I reduced my measurmentt by about 30% and the coffee was light fresh and sweet. It tasted like a whole new cup of coffee. So the positive is that you can modify the level to your individual taste but at the same time have a light cup of coffee that is not too watered down. I wish I had it in bean form. I beleive if they made this sort of differnt with a tropical twist that it could be more marketable and unique

I really enjoyed this coffee. I love Jamaica and have been there 8 times and this coffee tasted just as good as most of the coffee that you get there. Most places serve a blue mountain blend because the 100% blue mountain coffee is too expensive even for over there unless it is being served to the wealthy Jamaicans or in a fine dining restaurant. I myself prefer the casual places and I love the Jamaican people. They are some of the most friendly people in the world and the homestyle Jamaican food is delicious. It is hard to describe this coffee; it is smooth and yet strong and has a wonderful taste and aftertaste. It packs a little punch in the caffeine department too. Try it, you are getting a good deal because it is a 1 lb bag. Cheaper than Starbucks.

I have spent plenty on real JBM, even the rarest growths ($35 LB or more) and this Magnum blend, while perhaps thin on the amount, is one of the better inexpensive blends I have had. Yes the real stuff is complex and more intense than the Magnum, for everyday drinking I really have to say this blend is just really solid. Enjoy.