The World's Finest: Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee

A good cup of coffee is one of life s simple pleasures and the island of Jamaica is home to what is arguably the finest coffee in the world, Jamaica Blue Mountain . Rising to over 7,500 ft above sea level, the cool and misty climate of the majestic Blue Mountains, high in rainfall and a rich soil with excellent drainage, offers the perfect habitat for growing coffee. The tantalizing aroma, mild texture and smooth flavour are the classic traits of the fiercely regulated Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee. In The World s Finest, Benghiat traces the early history of coffee and its journey to the New World. From the bean to the brew, readers are taken through the history of coffee planting in colonial Jamaica to modern day growing and harvesting techniques. The old plantation houses are featured, as are the traditional and modern roasting and brewing techniques. In the recipe section, the author s culinary talent is accessible to even the novice chef. With recipes for hot and cold coffee drinks, desserts, sweets, sauces and even main courses, coffee lovers will appreciate why this book about coffee is so much more than a coffee table book. Lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned photographs, maps and prints of the coffee cultivation process from the planting of the seeds to the final export of the bean, coffee connoisseurs will delight in this enthralling and informative book.