Colombia Strawberry Milkshake co-fermented

Delicious co-fermented coffee - tastes like a strawberry shake:). Yum!

These coffees are grown by Colombian farmers from the regions of Tolima, Huila, and Caldas. Depending on the harvest season, coffee cherries are sourced from these areas to ensure the freshest raw material, then transported and processed at the El Vergel Estate.

Our agricultural journey began in 1995, and in 2010, we started growing coffee at the El Vergel Estate in Tolima. By 2015, we had successfully harvested our first varieties.

In 2017, after encountering difficulties in the local market, Martha, Shady, and Elias decided to find innovative ways to increase the value of their coffees and reduce the distance between producers and roasters.

In 2019, Forest Coffee was established with the vision of unlocking the full potential of Colombian coffee through processing innovation, education, and sustainable development. Our mission is to directly connect coffee growers with international markets, ensuring fair prices and full transparency.

Today, in 2025, Forest Coffee has grown into a thriving network of 250 coffee-growing families, four major projects in Colombia, a team of over 25 people, and a global community of partners and roasters.

Our story shows how innovation and cooperation can truly change the coffee industry for the better.

Processing:
The process begins with manual sorting, where only ripe coffee cherries are selected, and any impurities such as leaves or stones are removed. The fruits then undergo 24-hour pre-fermentation in plastic bags, followed by another 24 hours of whole-fruit fermentation.

After pulping, the beans go into a 5-day anaerobic fermentation along with the remaining mucilage layer. During this stage, yeast and strawberry notes are added, enhancing the honey-style processing and giving the coffee an intense, fruity profile.

Finally, the coffee is mechanically dried for 10 days to ensure an even moisture level, then stabilized for 5 days in GrainPro bags.

The result is an exceptionally juicy and distinct cup with notes of strawberry, milk chocolate, and a pleasant apple-like acidity, highlighting the diversity of Colombian terroir and innovative processing approach.