Haiti Organic Haitian Blue Norde Haiti: Organic Haitian Blue, Norde

For those interested, Roasted in my Behmor at 1/2 P3 to 1st crack. P4 just through 1st crack. Very Quik Cool. An excellent single origin espresso, and pressed coffee. Recommended. To anonymous April 25, I've been roasting for years. Before moving on to a new bean, try playing with the same coffee in the Behmor a few more times.

Roasted over open flame campfire using a vintage wire mesh screen popcorn popper. Used maple hardwood for flames and coals. Cooked batches consisting of 1/4 - 1/3 cup of beans. Roasted in Fall 2022 in far northeastern Vermont cool temperature (40-50 degrees) so cooling the beans was easy. Lots of chaff. Have to blow chaff out of popper to keep from igniting it. During roasting sometimes had odd odor until beans had turned light-medium tan (prior to first crack). After roasting, it took longer to degass and provide good coffee aroma. Not difficult to roast, but not the easiest to obtain a consisent color at each stage (especially when compared to Kona Peaberry) After first crack, the beans were dark brown to dark chocolate colored. First cracking took 20 - 25 seconds to complete. One of my goals was to have the small batches reach the stages as uniformy as possible. This was done with care to attempt uniform repeatability of differing roasts. Significant degassing period before the fast second cracking. After second crack, the beans can be dark chocolate to light black to dark black colored. All beans were shiney from oil expulsion. Same roasting conditions for six varieties of beans. They all behave differently. I roasted Kona Peaberry, Kona Extra Fancy, Kona Purple Mtn, Bali Kintamani, Haitian Blue, and Ethiopian Misty Mountain. Of the 6, this one was ranked 5th is roasting ease and consistency. The listing above is from easiest and most consistent to most variable and difficult. Chaff, consistency of the batch to behave uniformly, and ignition gassing are primary concerns. If you desire dark and beyond roasts, this one is simple... go beyond second cracking without igniting it, you can easily make lumps of greasy coal beans.

Really nice stuff. Roasts beautifully. Expensive but seems equivalent to quality. I’ve been taking it to just under second crack and brewing espresso in a flair press... my favorite bean out of the dozen or so I tried from this company. Too expensive for all the time but a special treat.

I usually roast beyond Full City + and well into second crack however with this bean per reviews I roasted just to Full City +. I think second crack went for 2-3 seconds. I tagged and bagged it and cheated by brewing a cup the next day and it was really good. I believe it will only cure-out even better in the next few days. Per usual Coffee Bean Corral delivered and I will never buy beans from anyone else. I got a notice of shipment within 15 minutes of the order and it arrived a day earlier than expected all the way to Phoenix. @Ray Cotter, (and anyone), whenever you end up with a really bad result this is usually the result of a stalled FC. I've had this happen a few times myself due to negligence on my part during the roast.

BUY! THIS! BEAN! Smooth and bold, roasted to medium/dark giving chocolate and nutty flavors. Beautiful aroma. It is a good alternative if you like Jamaican Blue. Great hot or cold.

This is beautiful! My wife lives it! It is constantly on our re-order list! Very close to Jamaican blue Mountain! I am glad I practice with this (Actually the first time was to my satisfaction as it has been ever since), In preparation of roasting my favorite coffee in the entire world, Jamaican blue Mountain! If you wanted to try something very similar that cost considerably less this is it! If you want to practice on this before you order BlueMountain, great idea! Go Haiti 🇭🇹 and your Fine Haitian Organic Blue!

Love this coffee. Did a light roast on it and got notes of brown sugar, cinnamon, and honey. Also made a delicious espresso. Will definitely have to order again.

I roasted this very gently and light on an IKAWA Home roaster using a Brazil profile that’s tuned to low density beans. Aged 9 days post roast it makes an excellent espresso with buttery mouthfeel, moderately low acidity and nutty flavor. There aren’t intense flavor notes, but that’s not what I look for in this well-rounded coffee. User reviews tell us it’ll respond well to many roast levels and produce a very mild cup. The key is to roast it gently as a low density bean.

What a fantastic surprise! Just delicious coffee on its own with nothing else needed. Amazing taste for just using a cast iron skillet on an electric stovetop.

This is absolutely one of the best coffees we've ever had. We do all of our roasts just past first crack so I can't speak for darker roasts but this was just fantastic and well worth the couple extra bucks.

A little more expensive compared to other Caribbean coffees, but this is the same variety that gives us Jamaican Green Mountain and Hawaiian Kona so it is still a bargain. It still comes out to pennies a cup and this is life, not a dress rehearsal, so drink up!!!

excellent beans, roasted up great

Absolutely love this coffee. It is Rich but mellow and oh so flavorful. It is definitely a coffee that goes on the favorite list. And kudos to Coffee Bean Corral. You are the greatest!!!

This is an incredibly good, very mellow cup with a fantastic finish that for me lasted 15+ minutes. My go-to bean since I started roasting has been the Federlance Espresso Blend. To compare the two, this is definitely mellower/less bold with a slightly thinner (but still robust body). To me, this is even more balanced than the Federlance Blend and has a longer finish. If I had to stick with just 2 bean types, I would go with this when I wanted a more mellow cup and the Federlance when I was in the mood for a bolder cup. I use a stovetop popcorn popper to roast, roasted this to about halfway through the 2nd crack, and brewed with a French Press (using 12 tablespoons of rounds in a 1 L French press).

This is a full bodied coffee with accents of chocolate and low acidity. I roasted it in my Gene Cafe and also my Fresh Roast SR800 and got the same results. Brewed as a pourover in a Kalita Wave 155. If you like a full flavored cup this is for you. It would make a great espresso too. Highly recommended. If you prefer a brighter coffee I would steer clear and recommend one of the Dominican Republics from the Ramirez Estate.

I'm new to roasting and the flavor was perfect on the first try. Such a great balanced nutty and creamy flavor.

Not a fan. Low acid, but not much flavor. I roast to first crack. Might be better darker, but that is not my personal preference, so this is a pass for me.

This one and the Hatian Blue mountain are my favorites thus far.

This is by far our favorite coffee. My hubby and myself love this one. Great to roast. Just to 2nd crack.Always come back to this one. Highly recommend. Please don't ever not have this one.

Just found a "lost" partial bag of this from a previous order, tucked away behind my other CBC green beans. Found treasure! I had to roast a batch immediately in my West Bend Poppery to the start of 2nd crack; then press it through my Nanopresso while the beans were still warm because I was a bit too excited to wait. It did not disappoint! Delicious!! While my wife and I, our family, and friends enjoy the variety of beans I roast, this one is my special treat... a smell/taste experience! Savoring it brings back memories of visiting Jamaica and tasting their wonderful blue mountain coffee, but without the high price tag. I highly recommend drinking coffee from a cafe cup that allows you to take in the aroma as you sip. The aroma of a great coffee like this is a major component of the experience! Thanks, CBC for offering this superb bean at a great value.

Great stuff !! Looking for next year's crop.

Really enjoy this coffee highly recommend!!!

Roasted to 2nd crack on stove top. First day it had a slightly savory, peppery flavor. Days 2-3 and beyond developed a peanut butter flavor that was superb. Loved it in latte.

Just "Wow". Roasted 1/2# at City+, pulled 30 seconds after 1st crack, the other 1/2# at Full City, pulled immediately after 2nd crack, in an SR800 with extension tube. The 1st thing that you notice is the mouthfeel. Smooth, buttery and full-bodied, similar to Kona or JBM. No specific flavor jumps out, maybe slightly nutty, but nothing overpowering. Really quite subtle. Speaks to the balance this bean possesses. Both roasts had similar attributes, the darker roast was just a tad earthier and roaster. Wouldn't have wanted to go any darker and compromise the flavor in the bean. Just a delightful cup.

I light roasted these beans. Great nutty flavor tones and very smooth.

Our favorite coffee right now!

Save your money. Tried it at medium and medium dark roasts. Tasted the same either way....like sucking on a wood stick. The Mexican beans are better.

I didn't do a good job roasting these beans. I was experimenting with profiles on the Behmor 1600. Rookie move with a good bean. I should leave experiments to inexpensive products. However, the coffee turned out great! Very forgiving thank God! Mellow and smooth. If a novice like me can make this work, you can too!. The beans seemed fresh and clean. Already placed another order. (I'll let you know how the JBM roast goes)

Very smooth nutty, not bitter or sour at all. My new favorite (this month) a little pricy but a great value

Beginning roaster. Love coffee. Using a Whirly-Pop popcorn maker. Roasted this to dark roast. Absolutely loved. Top 3 coffees and will buy again. Great taste, smooth, no bitterness. Just perfect

I'm not the one to be giving detailed critics, but, I like it a lot! 😀

I think this is my wife’s favorite! She constantly ask for this! It was recommended by Kieth of Coffee Bean Corral. Kieth knows Jamaican Blue Mountain is my favorite, not one I can afford but a little bit as a treat for the holidays! He suggested I work my roasts up in practice for my favorite. This is very, very similar and much less expensive. But as I began, I think it is my wife’s favorite as she frequently asks for it by name!

Real special!

Second review: Second roast went well into Full City + with second crack occurring a good 5-8 seconds, a bit more than the first roast as I wanted a little more body. Tagged and bagged it and after a day just a bit of oils were seeping out. As the days passed (and I drank more and more) the oils seeped out a bit more. After about 5 days it really matured and I found myself drinking cup after cup after cup I couldn't get enough. Will finish roasting what is left today. Don't think twice about ordering this.

Use a Behmor roaster, roast 1/2# at P3 + 3:30. Brew with a Breville dual boiler. Cup starts sweet, full bodied with an aftertaste. Do not have a lot of experience since I started roasting 4 months ago but this is a bean I would purchase again. Will continue to look for a bean which meets all my taste desires.

Tastes like bottom of the barrel floor sweepings

Roasted to medium roast. Bad aroma when ground. Bad taste. Bad smell when brewing. Only coffee I have bought from this site that I had to throw away. Really awful coffee.