Celebrating Jamaica’s Coffee Culture at the Blue Mountain Coffee Festival Shereen Shabnam In the heart of Jamaica’s majestic Blue Mountains, the annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival not only celebrates the island’s globally acclaimed coffee, but also embodies the rich tapestry of Jamaican culture. This year, the festival at Hope transformed into a festival ground, buzzing with over 70 vendors and live reggae performances. Coffee was introduced to Jamaica in 1728, and since then, it has become a cornerstone of the local economy. The cultivation of coffee in the Blue Mountains is labor-intensive and requires precise climatic conditions, making these … Continue reading Savouring the Brew