If you’ve ever Googled “is coffee bad for you?” while sipping your third cup of the morning… you’re not alone. One minute, it’s the secret to living to 100. The next, it’s supposedly ruining your sleep, your...

If you’ve ever read “notes of chocolate, berry, and citrus” on a coffee bag and thought, “Wait, am I drinking the same thing?”, you’re not alone! Most of us start our coffee journey just trying to stay awake...

Coffee starts life as a small green seed that, on its own, tastes grassy, vegetal, and unremarkable. Only through roasting does it unlock the flavors that coffee lovers cherish. Think of roasting as the alch...

Take a Moment to Imagine a Crisp Morning in Autumn The first frost of fall lingers in the air as you step out onto your porch, the sky still painted in soft twilight. A breeze carries whispers of turning le...

If you’ve ever stepped foot in a gym, you’ve probably seen someone chugging a neon-colored pre-workout drink that looks suspiciously like it could double as antifreeze.  The fitness industry has built an emp...

The Back-to-School (or Work) Hustle: Why Energy Management Matters As the rhythm of summer fades and the pace of work or school kicks back into high gear, many of us find ourselves juggling demanding schedul...

Your Ultimate Guide for Coffee Party Ideas So, you’re thinking about throwing a coffee party. Not just a quick get-together with mugs and a French press on the counter, but a full-blown, themed, memory-makin...

If you’ve ever sipped a cup of Blue Mountain coffee and closed your eyes in bliss, you’ve tasted one of Jamaica’s most treasured gifts to the world. But behind that smooth, chocolatey, floral aroma lies a st...

You may have heard about the recent increase in tariffs affecting shipments to and from Jamaica. These changes are causing ripple effects throughout the supply chain, especially for small and medium-sized bu...

We’re inviting you to slow down, reconnect, and savor life’s simplest pleasures with the art of slow coffee. At Xaymaca Coffee Traders, we believe that coffee is more than just a morning beverage—it’s a ritu...

Coffee and conversation go together like ackee and saltfish, like plantain and fry-up, like reggae and Sunday afternoons. They’re a match made in heaven — or at least in a cozy corner of your favorite café. ...

At Xaymaca Coffee Traders, we’re always searching for coffees that tell a story, coffees that make you pause and appreciate the journey each bean has taken before reaching your cup. One of the most fascinati...