It’s amazing to hear about and be a part of the many people around the world who have come together to help a nation in need. But how can we help Haiti long-term?

Not only does Haiti have us for support, they also have a coffee agriculture ready to be rebuilt on hope. Did you know Haiti and coffee go way back?

This article from The Atlantic Food Channel is about a rocky History of the rare Haitian Bleu coffee we don’t normally hear about.

Rick Peyser, director of social advocacy and coffee community outreach for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, said that as massive numbers of people move from ravaged and dangerous Port au Prince to the countryside, they are going to need a source of income.

“Coffee was there before the earthquake and coffee will be there after,” he said. “It’s a great way for consumers to get involved in commerce: if enough people wrote checks for a quality product that benefitted farmers and their families, then the infrastructure of Haitian coffee could be improved.”

The potential to rebuild Haiti’s coffee industry is great. Many taste profiles could emerge that would be completely different from other Caribbean coffee because of it’s rugged mountains with small coastal plains and river valleys.

The Haitian Bleu is already Fair Trade certified. This is the best time to help if you’re a coffee drinker, by donating to long-term agricultural projects.

I hope to try this special bean someday soon. For more information about Haiti, click here.

I finally found some coffee that helps support this cause over at Clive Coffee. Get some here.

Jennifer Vaaler is the no-nonsense blogger of Daily Demitasse. Her fuel is also her passion as a Barista by day and freelance copywriter by night and has been featured in trade Industry Journal, Coffee Talk. She specializes in Consulting and writing copy for the Specialty Coffee Industry. When she’s not wielding a portfilter or pen, Jennifer enjoys a great book, crafts and good movie.

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