Puerto Rico - Frankie Gonzalez

Coffee has been part of Puerto Rico’s agricultural history since the early 1700s, eventually earning the island an international reputation for high-quality coffee by the late 19th century. Although production declined during the 20th century, a new generation of producers has been rebuilding Puerto Rico’s specialty coffee identity through careful farming, experimental processing, and distinctive microlots.

This lot comes from Hacienda Encanto Natural in San Lorenzo and was produced by Frankie Gonzalez, who is known for exploring fermentation and unconventional processing techniques. The Catuai cherries underwent 48 hours of anaerobic fermentation before being dried using a natural process.

After drying, the green coffee was aged in oak barrels from December 2025 through February 2026, adding another layer of complexity before roasting. The relationship with the farm was strengthened through a recent visit by our partners at Huxley & Hiro, helping make this unusual Puerto Rican lot available at Dueling Rabbits.