Breakfast: Kafe Doux (Pronounced: /kafe du/) – Sweet Coffee

Munch Classes introduces breakfast Sweet Coffee as a quintessential Haitian morning ritual, crafted by brewing strong, rich coffee and then generously sweetening it, often with sugar or condensed milk, to create a comforting and invigorating beverage.

Munch Classes teaches how to prepare the mixture by mastering the art of Haitian coffee brewing, ensuring every sip is deeply flavorful and perfectly balanced in sweetness.

Munch Classes emphasizes precise techniques like achieving the ideal grind for maximum flavor extraction as participants prepare, and explains how to finish with a light froth or a side of warm milk for a signature flourish that balances tradition and creativity.

🏺 Cultural History + Proverb
Munch Classes reveals how breakfast Sweet Coffee originates from the heart of Haitian daily life, where coffee cultivation is deeply ingrained, and it’s cherished for its energizing qualities and its role in fostering social connections.

Munch Classes explores how the tradition developed as a beloved morning staple, tied to its ability to awaken the senses and provide comfort, showing how food often reflects the soul of its people.

Munch Classes shares the local saying:
“Se nan ti kras yo ye.” – “It’s in the small things.”
This proverb illustrates how the dish reflects the profound joy found in simple, everyday pleasures, encouraging reflection on how flavor and wisdom pass from one generation to the next.