The Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains lie to the north of
Jamaica's capital, Kingston. A spectacular
natural wonder, the mountains are known as
"blue" due to their eerie bluish cast, especially
when surrounded by fog. They run for 28 miles
across the mid-eastern portion of the island and
contain Jamaica's highest points of elevation.
Blue Mountain Peak, at 7,402 feet or
2,256m, is the highest point in the country.
Whitfield Hall is situated directly on the way
to the Peak, and we are happy to arrange for
guides to accompany guests to the very top.
Guests always say that the hours it takes to
hike there, and the hours to hike back are well
worth it. A hike to the Peak is an unforgettable
experience.
The Blue Mountains lie to the north of
Jamaica's capital, Kingston. A spectacular
natural wonder, the mountains are known as
"blue" due to their eerie bluish cast, especially
when surrounded by fog. They run for 28 miles
across the mid-eastern portion of the island and
contain Jamaica's highest points of elevation.
Blue Mountain Peak, at 7,402 feet or
2,256m, is the highest point in the country.
Whitfield Hall is situated directly on the way
to the Peak, and we are happy to arrange for
guides to accompany guests to the very top.
Guests always say that the hours it takes to
hike there, and the hours to hike back are well
worth it. A hike to the Peak is an unforgettable
experience.
The Blue Mountain and John Crow Mountain National Parks span
192,000 acres.This national treasure, containing the only rainforest
in Jamaica and a rich diversity of flora and fauna, is protected by
the state. Called a "virtual Garden of Eden" by Frommers, it
provides a safe haven for 800 species of endemic plants, 200
species of birds, and 500 species of flowering plants, including the
Chusquea abietifolia which blooms once every 33 years.
Trekkers, tourists, and bird watchers from all over the world
come to climb, walk, and even bicycle through this gorgeous
terrain. Often hikers set out in the middle of the night so they can
arrive at the Peak at sunrise and witness a breathtaking sunrise. On
a clear day you can see both the north and south coasts of
Jamaica.
192,000 acres.This national treasure, containing the only rainforest
in Jamaica and a rich diversity of flora and fauna, is protected by
the state. Called a "virtual Garden of Eden" by Frommers, it
provides a safe haven for 800 species of endemic plants, 200
species of birds, and 500 species of flowering plants, including the
Chusquea abietifolia which blooms once every 33 years.
Trekkers, tourists, and bird watchers from all over the world
come to climb, walk, and even bicycle through this gorgeous
terrain. Often hikers set out in the middle of the night so they can
arrive at the Peak at sunrise and witness a breathtaking sunrise. On
a clear day you can see both the north and south coasts of
Jamaica.
The Blue Mountains have played an important role in Jamaica's political
and economic history. They were home to the famous Maroons, men
and women who escaped from slavery and sought refuge in the
mountains. From the Blue Mountains, many brave Maroons, including
Queen Nanny of the Maroons (a National Hero of Jamaica) fended off
British forces. Eventually, the British signed a treaty with the Maroons
rather than continue their unsuccessful military campaigns.
Economically, the Blue Mountains play a vital role as the home to one of
Jamaica's most legendary exports -- Blue Mountain coffee.
and economic history. They were home to the famous Maroons, men
and women who escaped from slavery and sought refuge in the
mountains. From the Blue Mountains, many brave Maroons, including
Queen Nanny of the Maroons (a National Hero of Jamaica) fended off
British forces. Eventually, the British signed a treaty with the Maroons
rather than continue their unsuccessful military campaigns.
Economically, the Blue Mountains play a vital role as the home to one of
Jamaica's most legendary exports -- Blue Mountain coffee.
Blue Mountain Coffee
In 1728 Arabica coffee plants were first introduced to Jamaica by the former Governor, Sir
Nicholas Lawes. Little did the colonials realize that the coffee grown in the Blue Mountains would
eventually come to be known as the world's finest -- and one of the most expensive.
Blue Mountain coffee is a deliciously rich coffee which at the same time is surprisingly mild.
Coffee connoisseurs the world over prize it for its balanced, vibrant flavor with low acidity. The
unusual and rare quality of the coffee is obtained from a variety of factors: the amount of rain in
the mountains (300 inches annually), the soil, the particular climate, and the limited amount of
sunshine. Blue Mountain coffee berries take twice as long as other coffee berries to mature.
This prolonged time on the plant makes for the rich, mild flavor once it is processed, roasted, and
brewed. The prolonged maturation process, along with the remoteness of the region, contributes to
the very high cost of Blue Mountain coffee. In the United States, you can expect to pay $50 dollars
a pound; in Europe up to 50 euros a pound; and in Japan more than $80 a pound. (But you can
sample a cup of Blue Mountain coffee at Whitfield Hall for much less than that!)
In 1728 Arabica coffee plants were first introduced to Jamaica by the former Governor, Sir
Nicholas Lawes. Little did the colonials realize that the coffee grown in the Blue Mountains would
eventually come to be known as the world's finest -- and one of the most expensive.
Blue Mountain coffee is a deliciously rich coffee which at the same time is surprisingly mild.
Coffee connoisseurs the world over prize it for its balanced, vibrant flavor with low acidity. The
unusual and rare quality of the coffee is obtained from a variety of factors: the amount of rain in
the mountains (300 inches annually), the soil, the particular climate, and the limited amount of
sunshine. Blue Mountain coffee berries take twice as long as other coffee berries to mature.
This prolonged time on the plant makes for the rich, mild flavor once it is processed, roasted, and
brewed. The prolonged maturation process, along with the remoteness of the region, contributes to
the very high cost of Blue Mountain coffee. In the United States, you can expect to pay $50 dollars
a pound; in Europe up to 50 euros a pound; and in Japan more than $80 a pound. (But you can
sample a cup of Blue Mountain coffee at Whitfield Hall for much less than that!)
Blue Mountain coffee is very strictly regulated by the Jamaican Coffee Industry Board. Only coffee grown
within certain regions of the Blue Mountains, at elevations higher than 2,000 feet, on approved farms, win
the Coffee Industry Board's official recognition as Blue Mountain Coffee. Genuine Blue Mountain coffee
can only be processed and roasted by certain factories. Whitfield Hall belongs to a trio of farms, RSW
Estates, (Resource, Sherwood, and Whitfield Hall) which produces "estate" Blue Mountain coffee, an even
more exclusive and quality-controlled product. Order RSW Estates coffee in the United States from
M'Yamaye by visiting their website or emailing them directly.
You can also purchase RSW coffee during your visit to
Whitfield Hall.
within certain regions of the Blue Mountains, at elevations higher than 2,000 feet, on approved farms, win
the Coffee Industry Board's official recognition as Blue Mountain Coffee. Genuine Blue Mountain coffee
can only be processed and roasted by certain factories. Whitfield Hall belongs to a trio of farms, RSW
Estates, (Resource, Sherwood, and Whitfield Hall) which produces "estate" Blue Mountain coffee, an even
more exclusive and quality-controlled product. Order RSW Estates coffee in the United States from
M'Yamaye by visiting their website or emailing them directly.
You can also purchase RSW coffee during your visit to
Whitfield Hall.
Whitfield Hall
Blue Mountain Coffee Farm & Lodging
St. Thomas Parish, Jamaica
+1.876.878.0514
bookings@whitfieldhall.com
St. Thomas Parish, Jamaica
+1.876.878.0514
bookings@whitfieldhall.com
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