Inite
| Many roots, one cup.


Collaboration in the arts has shaped every part of my journey since moving here from the East Coast. Back in 2006, I lived just around the corner from the Faire Gallery Café (owned by Elisheba Johnson, co-founder of Wa Na Wari), the place where I first met Jazmyn. From that moment until now, almost twenty years later, it has been nothing short of an honor to be part of her universe.

Between Miss Vivian (her mom) and Jazmyn, I’ve had the joy of collaborating on so many beautiful ventures, like:

• Hosting the very first Seattle Arts Women of Color,
• Hosting SOMI on the stage at LUCID Lounge,
• Screening my film Kenbe Fem during Nights of Neptune,
• Being featured in Arte Noir’s editorial blog post “A Story of Humankind.”
• And of course, our Haitian coffee is available at Arte Noir.

So when the opportunity came to bring coffee to the Fade to Black Gala, I had to create a blend for Arte Noir’s 3rd Anniversary; it felt like a natural continuation of the same story built on interdependence, unexpected connections, and the gift of community.

For me, this blend had to include Coffee from the Philippines because I wouldn’t be living in the Pacific Northwest without my Filipino brother, Charles Douglas III (Executive Director of Common Power).

My first introduction to coffee from the Philippines came about seven or eight years ago when I met Lacy, co-founder of Kalsada Coffee. That encounter opened my eyes to the bold, beautiful spirit of Filipino coffee, and I knew it had to be part of Inite.

The blend also carries the strength of Vietnamese coffee, honoring the deep ties Vietnam holds within Seattle’s community. Beyond my love for Vietnamese food, I’ve had the privilege of working with many Vietnamese business owners through the Digital Sales Access Program I founded during the pandemic. Their resilience and creativity have left a lasting impression, and that energy now lives in this blend.

And then there is Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee itself, and a community that has been deeply meaningful in my own life. I’ve had the honor of standing beside two of my best friends as they united with their Ethiopian wives, and the richness of the Ethiopian culture continues to inspire me. My connection to Ethiopian coffee also flows through my friendship with Efrem, founder of Boon Boona Coffee. His passion for East African coffee has shaped the way I share our own. Together, we created the blend Tet-andi-Laye, a reflection of our friendship, our partnership, and the love we both carry for this craft.

Finally, at the heart of this blend is Haiti, my roots, my heartbeat, and the reason Haiti Coffee Co. exists. Its chocolate richness grounds the entire cup, weaving together the stories, friendships, and collaborations that gave birth to this blend.

The word Inite, meaning “unity,” brings together Haiti, Ethiopia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. It’s layered with spice, touched with plum, and finished in dark chocolate.

Place your order Here

Last but not least, we only have 14 bags available from this first run. So we are limiting orders to 1 per person. Place your order here.

AND USE THE DISCOUNT CODE "INITE" FOR FREE SHIPPING (just the word no "")

Bonus:

The track you heard at the end of the video above was produced by my brother (Guesley Pierre-Louis), and features one of Seattle's beloved, Artist - Owour Arunga. 

And because every great blend deserves a vibe, I created a playlist to pair with this one. Sip, listen, and enjoy.