Rio Prieto & 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.