Dried coffee cherry tea Cascara by Coffee Friend, 100 g

Can’t decide between a cup of coffee and a cup of tea? Why not combine the two then?.. Say hello to cascara! Named after the Spanish word for “shell”, cascara is made from the dried outer layer of the coffee cherry—the fruity pulp that surrounds the bean. When brewed, it transforms into a naturally sweet, refreshing drink marked by a juicy texture and bright notes of dried fruit, rosehip, cranberries, and cherries. 

Ours comes from the sun-drenched Colombian region of Huila, where the “Guacovia” farm managed by Andres Guaca is located. Whether you enjoy it hot or over ice, cascara is a thirst-quenching surprise you didn’t know you needed—but will definitely crave again.

REGION: Huila, Colombia

FARM: Guacovia, owned by Andres Guaca

ALTITUDE: 1600–1900 m

ARABICA VARIETY: Bourbon

PROCESS: Natural (dry)

TASTING NOTES: Dried fruit, Rosehip, Cranberries, Cherries

HOW TO PREPARE?

For a hot cascara (200 ml):

1. Pour 2 tsp. of dried coffee cherries into a cup, then add hot (but not boiling) water.

2. Stir, then steep for 10 minutes.

3. Strain (or brew in a French press to make it even easier).

4. Add honey or citrus fruit if desired.

5. Enjoy!

For an iced cascara (500 ml):

1. Steep 35 g of dried coffee cherries in 450 ml of water, stir, then let steep and cool for ~30 minutes.

2. Stir again, then pour into a serving vessel (Chemex or a French press work well).

3. Add some sliced fruit, e.g., a few slices of lemon, lime, or orange. Dried fruit works well too.

4. Add 50 ml of apple juice.

5. Finish with ice cubes, and stir well.

6. Enjoy!

Ingredients: dried coffee cherries.

Storage conditions: store in a cool, dry place.