Jupiter Point
Crassostrea virginica
Large, deep-cupped oyster from the Noank River in Connecticut. Highly briny with a sweet finish and wonderfully firm texture. A slightly lighter, more accessible cousin to the famous Mystic oyster.
Flavor Profile
Finish
Sweet, clean, balanced
Expert Notes
Jupiter Point oysters are raised in the Noank River estuary, right around the bend from the famous Mystic oysters. These large, wonderfully firm oysters feature deeper cups and a slightly lighter flavor profile than their Mystic neighbors. Highly briny with a distinctive touch of sweetness on the finish, they deliver excellent firm texture and clean mineral notes. Their balanced intensity makes them more accessible than the graduate-level Mystics while still offering substantial flavor. Origin & Characteristics
- Species
- Crassostrea virginica
- Native to
- USA
- Grown in
- Noank River, Noank, Connecticut
- Size
- Large (3-5 inches)
- Shell Color
- Gray-white
- Meat Color
- Light gray to cream
Perfect Pairings
What Experts Say
Across 3 sources, tasters describe this oyster as:
"Highly briny with a touch of sweetness on the finish and good firm texture"
brinysweetfirm
About the Farm
History & Background
Jupiter Point is a location in the Noank River area near Groton, Connecticut, known for oyster cultivation. The area has historical significance in Long Island Sound's oyster farming tradition, with oysters being relayed between inshore and deep water sites.
Part of Connecticut's Noank oyster region, which includes other notable varieties. Often described as a cousin to the famous Mystic oyster.
Did You Know?
- The oyster is named after Jupiter Point, a geographical location between Jupiter Point and Bluff Point in Groton, Connecticut
- Featured in Feast Magazine's 'Oysters Coast to Coast' feature as a representative East Coast oyster
Sources & References
This information was compiled from 3 sources.
- Oysters Coast To Coast — Feast Magazine
- Effect of Temperature Changes on Competitive and Predator-Prey Interactions in Coastal Epi-Benthic Communities — University of Connecticut OpenCommons
- Submerged Aquatic Vegetation - Long Island Sound Partnership — Long Island Sound Partnership
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