Cascara Tea 80g
$15.00
Step into the world of Cascara Tea, made from the dried coffee cherry husks. This tea offers a naturally sweet and fruity flavor with hints of hibiscus and raisin, providing a refreshing and unique caffeine alternative.
Key Features:
- Aromas: Fruity and floral
- Flavors: Sweet with notes of hibiscus, raisin, and dried fruit
- Caffeine Level: Low
Perfect for brewing hot or iced, Cascara Tea is available in 80g
Description
Step into the world of Cascara Tea, made from the dried coffee cherry husks. This tea offers a naturally sweet and fruity flavor with hints of hibiscus and raisin, providing a refreshing and unique caffeine alternative.
Key Features:
- Aromas: Fruity and floral
- Flavors: Sweet with notes of hibiscus, raisin, and dried fruit
- Caffeine Level: Low
Perfect for brewing hot or iced, Cascara Tea is available in 80g
Specs
| Acidity | Medium, with a lively quality that enhances its fruity notes. |
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| Aromas | Dominated by fragrances of dried fruits like apricot, cranberries, and raisins, complemented by subtle floral hints. |
| Balance | Well-balanced, offering a harmonious combination of natural sweetness and refreshing acidity. |
| Benefit | Low in caffeine, rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, making it a gentle energy-boosting alternative to traditional teas. |
| Body | Light to medium, with a delicate texture suitable for any time of the day. |
| Coffee Area (Acres) | The cascara is sourced from coffee farms typically spanning 15-25 acres, though this can vary depending on the producer. |
| Department | Huila or Antioquia, renowned coffee-producing departments in Colombia. |
| Drying Process | The husk is sun-dried on raised beds, ensuring uniform dehydration and preservation of its unique qualities. |
| Farmer's Name | Varies by lot |
| Farm Name | Examples include Finca El Paraíso or Finca Los Andes, though this varies by specific origin. |
| Fermentation | The cascara generally does not undergo a fermentation process; it is dried immediately after separating the bean, preserving its natural characteristics. |
| Flavors | Notes of red fruits, hibiscus, and a touch of honey, offering a sweet and fruity experience. |
| Municipality | May vary; examples include Pitalito in Huila or Urrao in Antioquia. |
| Pluviosity (mm) | Between 1,200 and 1,800 mm annually, conditions conducive to coffee cultivation. |
| Process | Collected during the coffee depulping process, followed by careful sun drying. |
| Roast Level | Not applicable, as the cascara is used in its dehydrated form without undergoing roasting. |
| SCA Score | Not applicable, as the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) does not evaluate coffee cherry husk. |
| The Best Moment to Enjoy | Perfect for afternoons as a refreshing, low-caffeine alternative. |
| Total Annual Production (Bags 70 KG) | Variable depending on the coffee production of each farm; cascara is a byproduct of the main coffee process. |
| Varietal | The cascara comes from the same coffee varieties cultivated on the farm, such as Caturra, Castillo, pink bourbon, geisha |