In 1715, French colonizers first brought coffee plants to the Caribbean Islands of Haiti and Martinique, which plants were later spread to other islands, such as Jamaica in 1728 by Sir Nocholas Lawes (The then Governor).
Indisputably, Coffee from the Caribbean are among the highest quality in the world, especially coffee from Haiti and Jamaica. Besides the know-how deriving from their long coffee growing tradition, and the surgical precision level of attention to quality – those unique terroirs have been gifted with diverse landscapes, exceptionally fertile, well-draining acidic and misty soil, topped by their high-altitude regions which provide ideal growing conditions for coffee, resulting with a mild flavor, gentle acidity, and distinct aroma.
Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee, stands out as an exceptional coffee.
Haitian coffee similarly stands out as a high-graded specialty coffee, albeit a smaller scale of production compared to its peak years. The coffee’s unique characteristics still attract global attention. Haiti’s coffee Types Of Varieties And Types Of Varietals · Typica Coffee Variety · Bourbon · Mundo Novo · Caturra · Blue Mountain.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product name | Café Forêt des Pins Bleus | Café Marre Blanche | Gwo Chwal (Creole for “Big Horse” |
| Country of origin | Haiti | Haiti | Haiti |
| Region | Thiotte (south-east of Haiti) | Colin & Tete Source (south-east of Haiti) | West Department of Haiti |
| Tree variety | 100% Arabica Washed (Typica, Bourbon, Catura & Catimor) | 100% Arabica Washed (Typica, Bourbon, Catura & Catimor) | 100% Arabica Washed (Typica, Bourbon, Catura & Catimor) |
| Altitude | 1.300 to 1.350 meters | 1.400 meters | 1.500 to 1.600 meters. |
| Characteristic | Great aroma and superb fragrance balanced acidity good aftertaste | It has a strong aroma with citrus flavors, grassy aftertaste | beautiful fragrance, its complex aroma and cherry-chocolate, cocoa pudding-esque body. |
| *Note | Pins Bleus is Organic and grown the same type of plant as the Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee. All grains are dried in the sun, which explains their bluish color. Considered by connoisseurs in Italy, as the best coffee for espresso. | Marre Blanche coffee beans were the best sellers, on the Japanese market in 2009. | It is called Big Horse (Gwo Cheval) because of its robust, rich, unparalleled. |
For any interests in learning more about Haitian Coffee (and any other Caribbean country’s coffee), or for purchase purposes – whether in bulk (per tons/ tonnes) for businesses or small amount (KGs /Pounds) for individuals, please reach out us immediately at info@hcccjp.com or call us at 03-4400-0739.