Jamaica Adventure Recap: Blue Mountains Chaos, Epic Fails, Jerk Chicken Heaven & Our 50th Anniversary Kickoff! | Coffee Beanery Sip & Share

Hey coffee fam! ☕🇯🇲 Grab your favorite mug because Britain, Laurie, and Patti are spilling ALL the tea (or should we say coffee?) from our epic trip to Jamaica for the Coffee Beanery 50th Anniversary kickoff convention!We just got back from an unforgettable adventure in Ocho Rios and Montego Bay—think bumpy bus rides up the Blue Mountains (we survived those washed-out roads like champs!), watching authentic old-school roasting right over an open fire at a spot like James Dennis Coffee House, fresh beans popping off cliffs with machetes (seriously, how do they do that?!), and soaking up that island vibe after a hurricane recovery. We brought supplies, handed out high-fives, Jamaican coffee gifts to our awesome driver Ernest, and soaked in the sun we desperately needed!Highlights include:Blue Hole jumps, Dunn's River Falls climbs (some of us nailed it, others... had epic fails on the flow rider 😂 Will, we're looking at you!)Hilarious resort shows (that Michael Jackson impersonator had us dying—zero skill, 10/10 entertainment), jerk chicken feasts, KFC that tasted like childhood (island-raised chicken is next level), curried patties, and way too many $47 floats we dragged homeRick's Cafe cliff jumping stories from our franchisees, ziplining, parrots at the sanctuary, and dodging wandering goats (pro tip: lightly tap one and it's yours? Island rules!)Gratitude moments: Seeing the real effort behind our premium Jamaican Blue Mountain (the most expensive for a reason—smooth, balanced perfection), appreciating home sweet home, and bonding with our franchise family + founders Julius and JoAnneWe chatted puppies (Duke blended right into the couch in his gray glory), dance-offs (shirtless 70-year-old energy won the day), larimar bracelets, dolphin ethics, and why America feels extra blessed after trips like this. Oh, and that short beach live last week? Blame the VIP section bouncer who waited till after to kick us out 😏We’re still catching our breath (and tan lines are ridiculous), but we’ll be posting videos, pics, and maybe even a live tasting of our Jamaican beans next time—pour-over style to see if it gets even better!Whether you’re a Coffee Beanery regular, dreaming of your next tropical escape, or just here for the laughs and coffee love, join us as we recap the fun, the food, the fails, and the incredible people who make our 50 years possible. Third-generation family biz vibes strong! Who's ready to sip and share the Jamaica magic with us?Hit play, grab your brew, and let's relive it together! ☕🌴 Who's been to Jamaica or wants to go now? Drop your fave island memory or must-try food in the comments—we're reading every one!#CoffeeBeanery #SipAndShare #JamaicaAdventure #50thAnniversary #BlueMountainCoffee #CoffeeLovers #FranchiseFamily #JerkChicken #IslandVibes #CoffeeTrip #OchoRios #MontegoBay