Grown on the venerable reggae legend’s own farm, the recently launched Marley Coffee is helping a son achieve his late father’s dream.

Imagine waking up in Jamaica. Cool island breezes wash against your face as you watch the sun rise over the mountains in the distance. The light of the rising island sun reflects shades of bright pink against the gentle, lapping waves of the Caribbean Sea. Would make Monday suck a whole lot less wouldn’t it?

Well, we can’t all be that lucky, but all can try to bring the spirit of Jamaica into our morning routine with Marley Coffee. Yep, you guessed it. Named for late reggae singer, Marley Coffee was recently launched by Bob Marley’s son Rohan Marley.

According to Marley Coffee’s website, each blend is made from Class One Specialty grade, certified organic beans grown on the Marley family farm in Jamaica. The Ethiopian Yirgacheffe beans are said to be picked by hand, high atop those iconic Blue Mountains where some of the world’s best coffee comes from and the location of the Marley Estate.

You can’t help but be reminded of Bob’s music when you see the names of each blend. So far, there are five you can choose from:

Mystic Morning Organic Wake Up – a medium coffee with hints of cinnamon and pumpkin for a kick.

Simmer Down Organic Swiss Water Decaf – aromas of chocolate, star anise, nutmeg, and the flavors of the West Indies give it a mildly acidic smoky flavor.

Lively Up! Five Bean Espresso Blend – flavors of cocoa, buttery caramel, and candied fruit put a twist on espresso.

One Love Organic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe – hints of blueberry, cocoa, and spice.

Jammin Java Organic Bold Full City Roast – a mouthful of a name, but it’s said to be smoky, sweet, and unexpectedly smooth. Yeah, mon!

Let’s get together and feel alright

There are two things I really love about this effort: first, Rohan Marley and co-owner Shane Whittle are helping fulfill a dream that Rohan’s father never saw come to fruition.

According to the company’s website, Bob Marley dreamed of returning to his family’s farming roots and didn’t get the opportunity to before he died. Rohan has memories of watching his grandmother dry coffee berries in the sun. How many coffee companies come for a tradition like that?

Secondly, Marley Coffee seems to be doing right by its workers. They pay farm workers twice the average wage, and through the Marley Coffee Foundation, a portion of all sales goes to help build and maintain soccer fields for the children of coffee farm workers all over the world.

I think Bob would be proud.

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