Singing Rooster has been reforesting Haiti with coffee for over a decade. We’ve planted tens of thousands of soil-stabilizing, income-providing trees. Before we tell you more about our work, we think it’s important to understand how things got so environmentally grim in Haiti. Hispanolia (the island shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic) was once full of splendid rain forests and fertile plains. Native Caribbeans inhabited the island for centuries before Columbus arrived in 1492. The Spanish, and soon after, the French, saw a land … Read More
Welcome to Summer .. cold brew Haitian Coffee
Cold Brewed Haitian Coffee Recipe: Haitian coffee is ideally suited to make a rich, chocolaty cold brewed coffee with low acidity and malty flavors. Cold brewed #Haitiancoffee carries notes of cherry chocolate, with a smooth, Guinness-like sensation and a lower acidity than traditional iced coffee. Plus, you get the satisfaction of employing Haiti’s small producers. Listen: cold brew is WORTH the time. Plus, the slow release caffeinated kick is awesome! It’s less acidic and more tasty vs. iced coffee (pouring hot coffee over ice). It’s … Read More
Irish (Haitian) Coffee Recipe
Irish Coffee Recipe It’s mid-March, and we’re all waking up to spring. And the coronavirus. Warm summer nights are far away; keep the spring chill at bay with an easy-to-make Irish Haitian coffee. Naturally, Singing Rooster’s recipe uses delicious Haitian coffee because the smooth, mellow taste is perfect for any drink recipe. Ingredients: teaspoon 2 ounces Irish whiskey (or Barbancourt?) 2 teaspoons brown sugar 6 ounces freshly-brewed strong black Haitian coffee (Tete Source is our favorite for recipes!) 2 teaspoons whipping cream Preparation: Place … Read More
Apple Dumpling Day Recipe
Happy National Apple Dumpling Day! Did you know apples rarely grow in tropical countries? Apples are hard to find at supermarkets in Latin America and the Caribbean – but really, who cares as long as you can eat Haitian mangoes and avocados! Apples are rich in antioxidants, flavanoids, and fiber. The phytonutrients and antioxidants are believed to help reduce the risk of developing cancer, hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. Be grateful for our bounty by making an apple dumpling this weekend: purchase or make pastry for a double-crust pie … Read More