Podcast! Pure Happiness Coffee
We’re happy to share an interview with founder of Forgotten Forest coffee Domenico Celli Borrero on the Pure Happiness Coffee podcast. Listen to learn more in depth about the origins of Forgotten Forest’s social mission to elevate Puerto Rican farmers.
An Infusion of Controversy
Recently, the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama issued statement sharply against post-processing methods, infusions, and co-fermented coffees. We’re happy to share our thoughts from the perspective of a Puerto Rican coffee producer.
Café Regina
As we roll out our Experimental Barrel Conditioned coffee, we’re delighted to share stories from some of our partners carrying this exciting new addition to our lineup, like our good friends Cafe Regina in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Experimental Barrel Conditioned
We’re happy to share the newest addition to our lineup, an Experimental Barrel Aged coffee in collaboration with our friends La Destileria of Jayuya.
Puerto Rico Day Parade 2024!
Last Sunday was The National Puerto Rican Day Parade. We’re happy to share some photos from the largest celebration of Puerto Rican cultural heritage in the United States, and reflect a little on the origins of this important annual event.
¡Puentes!
Last week in the leadup to the Puerto Rico Day Parade we attended Chef Manolo Lopez’s amazing Puentes event in Chelsea. Gathering together some of the most exciting Puerto Rican culinary and cultural influencers today, it was a wonderful event building bridges between Boricuas.
Diaspora Stories Reflections
Join us to reflect on the beautiful stories we received in our Diaspora Stories campaign!
Blac Flamingo, Culebra
We’re happy to be partnering with the amazing Blac Flamingo in Culebra to bring you more of Forgotten Forest’s wonderful coffee to Puerto Rico!
Rio Prieto & Puerto Rico’s Agricultural Heritage
Our Rio Prieto community lot is part of a larger story about Puerto Rico’s agricultural heritage.
Diaspora Stories: An Origin-Trip Giveaway!
Introducing our #diasporastories campaign! Enter for your chance to join us for a weekend of coffee, culture and natural wonders of La Cordilera de Puerto Rico.
“Climate-Smart” Agriculture: What is it?
The term “climate-smart agriculture” was coined in a 2010 UN report. Recently, the Biden Administration announced over $3 billion to climate-smart agriculture programs, including millions to Puerto Rico. Our organization, Forgotten Forest was recently invited to be one of the first pilot farms in Puerto Rico for our local USDA Partnerships For Climate-Smart Commodities program.
Cacao Guide
Typically, cacao goes through a "dutching" process to remove cocoa butter for ease of use and shelf life. However, this commercial process removes most of its nutritional value, along with its rich, smooth, full-bodied character. Learn more…
Brewing Guide: Unlock Your Coffee’s Full Potential.
From seedling to bag, we strive to offer you radical traceability, into the careful, and painstaking processes of ensuring an unforgettable coffee experience.
Alas, there is still time to mess it up! For this last step, there’s a few things you should know as a home brewer, to make sure you’re bringing out the best in your beans.
Innovation at Origin: Unlocking the Magic of Carbonic Maceration
In the realm of coffee production, innovation, and experimentation are key to crafting distinctive flavor profiles, that challenge the perceived boundaries of the craft. One such groundbreaking technique borrowed from the wine industry is carbonic maceration. While traditionally associated with winemaking, Forgotten Forest has harnessed the power of carbonic maceration to produce coffees that exhibit similar characteristics to their vinous counterparts. In this blog post, we will explore how Forgotten Forest utilizes carbonic maceration to create unique and captivating sensory experiences.
Innovation at Origin: “Cordial Cherry” Anaerobic Process
At Forgotten Forest, we take pride in our innovative approach to coffee processing. Our signature “Cordial Cherry” Anaerobic Process has been developed and refined over the years, resulting in unique flavor profiles that captivate coffee enthusiasts. In this blog post, we will explore the scientific intricacies of our process, shedding light on the fermentation and processing techniques that make our coffee truly exceptional.