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Creamy-bodied with almond notes and a natural sweetness, varieties like \u003cem\u003eSavanne Zombie\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBaptiste Blue\u003c\/em\u003e are quietly earning international recognition. The world once knew this cup. It's time to rediscover it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cafe-kreyol-organic-zombie-desert-haitian-blue-medium-roast","title":"Cafe Kreyol Organic Zombie Desert — Haitian Blue Medium Roast","description":"\u003cp\u003eNamed after the mountain town of Savanne Zombie in northern Haiti — where legend holds that witch doctors once raised the dead to do their bidding — this medium roast is Cafe Kreyol's all-time bestseller. Grown at over 1,200 meters in volcanic soil, shade-grown, and USDA Certified Organic, this is Haitian Blue at its most approachable: creamy, smooth, and nutty with low acidity and a clean, serene finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy body, low acidity, walnut and hazelnut, smooth finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabica Blue Mountain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drip, pour over, espresso, AeroPress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Certified Organic, Direct Trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Haiti, 1,200m elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCafe Kreyol pays farmers over 300% above Direct Trade standards — because this coffee earns it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cafe Kreyol","offers":[{"title":"12oz Whole Bean","offer_id":53195723473120,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/6416\/5600\/files\/ZD-12-oz-Bag.jpg?v=1782233682"},{"product_id":"cafe-kreyol-organic-haitian-hound-haitian-blue-dark-roast","title":"Cafe Kreyol Organic Haitian Hound — Haitian Blue Dark Roast","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the coffee you'd find on the streets of Haiti. Slow-roasted to caramelize the natural sugars in the Haitian Blue bean, the Haitian Hound delivers a bold, deep cup with rich cocoa character and a sweet, smooth finish — no bitterness, no harshness. Just the pure intensity of high-altitude Arabica, taken to its darkest expression. 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