What is Haitian epis? A Fresh Seasoning that Transforms How You Cook

“Fresh Haitian epis seasoning being crushed in a mortar and pestle with herbs, garlic, and peppers”

There’s a moment in every kitchen where everything changes.

For me, it was watching my mother prepare fresh seasoning using a pestle and mortar. Before the oil hit the pan. Before anything else. The herbs were crushed together into a rich, aromatic paste that became both the marinade and the base.

How it started... Fresh, simple, and full of intention.

That is what goes into every jar of epis Zette.

If you’ve never heard of Haitian epis, it’s a fresh, green seasoning blend made from herbs, garlic, peppers, and other natural ingredients. But calling it “just seasoning” doesn’t do it justice.

Epis is the foundation of every dish.

It’s what gives food depth before it even begins to seduce your taste buds. It’s what makes a simple dish taste layered, rich, and intentional.

Growing up, I didn’t realize how special it was. It was just how we cooked. Everything started with it.

But over time, I noticed something. Most people were cooking without that foundation. Using dried spices. Skipping the step that actually builds flavor.

That’s what led me to create epis Zette.

Built on fresh ingredients. Meant to be part of every dish.

I wanted to make a fresh Haitian seasoning blend that people could use every day without the extra prep. Something natural, flavorful, and easy to incorporate into real life.

Because once you start cooking with epis, you don’t go back.

It’s not about adding flavor at the end.
It’s about building it from the beginning.