CASCARA (CAS •CAR•A)
Cascara is the Spanish word for peel or skin of a fruit. In this case we are refering to the skin of the coffee fruit.
Historically, the skins removed after depulping are used to create organic compost. Though still common practice, producers are choosing to sell their Cascara in order to diversifty.
Farm: Las Lajas
Practices: Organic
Origin: Alajuela, Costa Rica
Recipes:
10 Grams of Cascara per 12oz of water
Steep in water at 205 F for 5 minutes for hot tea
Steep in water for 12-18 hours in fridge for iced tea
Cascara Tea - Coffee Cherry Tea
$14.00Price
300 G Bag of Coffee Fruit Skins
Plant Species: Arabica
Process: Honey Processed Coffee Skins