Haiti
Origin
About the region
Haiti is a coffee-growing origin with deep traditions and a unique varietal heritage, shaped by a complex history of production.
Key coffee-growing regions:
- Massif de la Hotte
- Massif du Nord
- Jérémie
- Thiotte
- Kenscoff
Natural conditions
The main coffee-growing regions are located at elevations of 800–1,600 m. A humid tropical climate combined with the cool nights of the cloud forests helps produce dense, aromatic coffee cherries.
About the region
Haiti is a coffee-growing origin with deep traditions and a unique varietal heritage, shaped by a complex history of production.
Key coffee-growing regions:
- Massif de la Hotte
- Massif du Nord
- Jérémie
- Thiotte
- Kenscoff
Natural conditions
The main coffee-growing regions are located at elevations of 800–1,600 m. A humid tropical climate combined with the cool nights of the cloud forests helps produce dense, aromatic coffee cherries.
Jérémie
Thiotte
Kenscoff
Massif du Nord
Massif de la Hotte
Processing is predominantly washed, carried out at small co-operative stations using manual depulpers, fermentation in concrete tanks, and patio drying. Quality is highly dependent on weather conditions, but well-processed lots deliver clean, balanced cup profiles.
The principal variety is Typica, often associated with Haiti's historic Blue Mountain lineage. Coffee is traditionally grown under the shade of mango, avocado, breadfruit and native trees, helping to preserve soil health and develop sweetness despite the country's extensive deforestation.
Processing methods & main varieties
Haitian coffee is typically soft and rounded in the cup.
Common notes: brown sugar, cocoa, nuts, milk chocolate, citrus zest and delicate spice.
Higher-altitude lots may show notes of apple, dried fruit and subtle floral characteristics.
Coffee profile
Why Haiti?
Haiti is a rare and socially significant coffee origin, appealing for projects focused on sustainability and authentic, approachable cup profiles.
