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

Low acid and very smooth. Medium roast. I mix a small amount of Robusta in for my morning cup. (4 scoops Haitian, 1 scoop Robusta)

NB: I use the Behmor 2000AB and generally like the auto settings on P1 for most beans so far, that said... This took a little extra time in the Behmor 2000AB. On a 1/2 lb roast on the P1 Auto setting I needed to add 90 seconds to the roast (6 clicks on the "+" button after start) and came out a beautiful Full city+. First time I roasted this on P1 Auto I got barely to City - , very light, so this bean seems to like a longer roast. Wish I knew this on the first roast. Hope this helps. As far as the taste, it's YMMV! Would definitely recommend this as great coffee and a nice price for exotic bean.

I really want to love this bean but it is not quite there yet, so I only like it (actually (I like it a lot) - and will reorder it! The results are very dependent on the roast and it took several to get the base settings just right on a Hottop B KN-8828B-2k+ and my next experiments will be to program the roast itself. What works now, and the result is honestly close to a Jamaican Blue Mountain is to drop the roast near the end of the first crack (see preparation below); this keeps the flavor and does not result in any burnt beans; the resulting coffee has no bitterness, even as it cools! The roast profile is one that dries fairly quickly and reaches first crack faster than expected at about 348°F and I drop between 365°F and 375°F depending on when the crack is nearly done. The programming change I need is to reduce the heating once the dry cycle is complete to gain more control during the crack and extend this part of the roast. The challenges with this bean are the sizing is not consistent, with some of the smaller beans beginning to burn or char after the first crack and at a medium or darker roast there is a burnt flavor to the bean and off-putting aroma. The most complexity from this bean comes from a light roast that is past a cinnamon but not quite city. When I get this will fully dialed-in I will likely update the review and provide the Artisan programming I use for it. When I make a cup with this roast, it is fantastic, but it is really quirky for preparation. The Chemex makes a good cup but it is hard to keep the temperature and retention time consistent, so the result is not ideal. What is really good is using an Aeropress, in a way that is a bit unconventional. I grind the coffee to the finest espresso my burr grinder will produce, put about 1.5-2 tablespoons of coffee in, add water at 195°F, stir for 10 seconds, let sit for 10-20 seconds, then plunge the Aeropress. The result is a coffee that is a true Blue Mountain - as good as its Jamaican namesake for a fraction of the price!

I was surprised when the 5 pound bag arrived smelling strongly of tobacco. The roasts I've done so far have a noticeable cigar smell. The best so far is using the REST profile for1200masl or less at level 4.7 in my Kaffelogic Nano 7. I have been using 80g samples and started roasting at level 3.5.. Maybe this coffee needs to be dark roasted and I'll find out soon as I keep pushing the levels up. If you are a SMS drinker that likes the peaty smoky varieties of Scotch, this coffee is for you. I'm not a fan of tobacco!

This one is really tough to beat. It’s just incredibly balanced on all sides with its light and flowery tones mixed with a rich, nutty overall taste. I’m definitely ordering this one again. It’s just pure delight.

Punches well above its weight price wise. Every bit as good as Jamaican Blue at a fraction of the price. This is our new favorite every day coffee.

Best organic caf I’ve ever had. Friends now ask for it exclusively. I like the sweetness and roast to city plus.

This is our new favorite. We’ve tried dozens of different coffees, and this is the best ever. It’s sweet, not acidic, and even our friends, with no real coffee experience, can tell the difference and ask for it.

This is my new favorite. Not acidic. Sweet and smooth.

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 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.

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

I've been buying various coffees from CBC for a few years now and always come back to this bean. I roast into 2nd crack for about 7 seconds and bag it and let it degas. It's a very smooth drink -

i have tried haitian blue the first 80 per cent of a ten pound bag was sub par due to my own negligence, i roasted with a heating profile good only for hard beans grown at high elevations , my bad. when the bean is roasted properly it is a very rich coffee, full of character, with pleasant sweetness but not overwhelmingly so. it has an pleasant mouth feel to it for my taste, heavier mouth feel than the mild central americans, but not very heavy like some indonesians. it has a good finish not leaving any unsettling after taste, i would say it is priced about right for the coffee tasting experience it gives the coffee drinker that can appreciate a good quality coffee bean after experiencing coffees of lesser character.

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.

I really like this coffee. For 1/3 the price of JBM, and close to the taste, it’s a good value and I will buy again

Love this coffee. Roasted to medium. Mild aroma smooth taste. Drinks like a much more expensive coffee. Great value

Stopped roasting just before second crack on a Gene Cafe and allowed to degas for 48 hours. Made my pour over and what a wonderful smooth cup of coffee. It is exactly as described...smooth, buttery, low acidity with a very clean finish. Thanks Coffee Bean Corral!

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.

Great coffee. Took it right up to the 2nd crack and immediately put it into a cooling cycle. I like to keep it open to the air for a couple of days for a solid cure before the grind. It was delicious! Very mellow with a darker, nuttier flavor. Smooth and complex with under tones of dark chocolate. Lowly acidic with a sweet finish, I would cup this in the High 80’s maybe even the low 90’s. It’s a keeper!

We roasted our first pound of this the other night, and tried it this morning. We did a medium roast in our Behmor, just past first crack. Our first impression was "Wow, this is really good." Then we tried another sip, and we said, "Wow, this is really good." Creamy, smooth, not acidic and slightly nutty, it's hands down one of the best coffees we have tried. Haitian Blue will go into our regular rotation - it's a keeper.

I ordered several times the Haiti coffee since 2020. Roasted to city for my ice dripping or V60 (three days after roasting) or to full city for expresso (19 days after roasting). Haiti coffee is perhaps the closest one to Jamaica Blue Mountain in terms of balance, brightness and sweetness, but with only a fraction of the cost. Will certainly roast more at as as the supply lasts.

This coffee is so good. With my SR540 I dialed in the roast, fast high heat and aggressive. City roast. So good. Full body, layers of flavors. One of, if not my favorite bean.

Our favorite coffee right now!

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.

Absolutely love this!!

I am a novice roaster. I tried this at medium and medium dark roasts, and it was good but meh, didn't see what all the hype was. Then I tried it at a lighter roast, just after first crack, and now I understand. It was a delicious cup o joe. This one grew on me, and was better after around four days of rest. Mild but distinct flavor profile. I would purchase it again.

It’s the best overall coffee I’ve tried. Magnificent.