Coffee cherries (Cascara) organic Peru 100g

The coffee cherry glows fiery red when ripe. It takes up to ten months to reach full maturity. The coffee cherry structure is simple: two beans are surrounded by the coffee husk. This serves to protect the beans. This cascara husk can be used to make coffee husk tea or cascara tea. (The already mentioned coffee husks of this wonderfully sweet fruit are called Cascara in Spanish). Coffee farmers have been drinking this tea for centuries. In some Central and South American countries, it’s part of the national drink. The amber-coloured liquid with a subtle taste of orange and honey is a cult drink and has an invigorating effect because it contains caffeine.
The coffee cherries for Cascara Coffee Cherry Tea come exclusively from the Tropical Mountains plantation in Peru, where no chemicals are used. The long drying of the bean together with the cascara on raised beds in the sun and the regular turning make the cascara coffee cherry tea a drink prepared with a lot of effort and love. The coffee cherry tea can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Preparation: Pour 2 – 3 dl of boiled water over 1 tablespoon of Cascara and let it steep for about 4 minutes. Refine with lemon, agave syrup or honey.