Coffee Cascara

Description

Discover coffee from a new angle... even more zero waste!

Cascara is a coffee by-product: it is made from what remains of the coffee cherry once the bean has been extracted. Instead of throwing away the pulp and skin, they are dried to make a delicious infusion. Similar to rooibos, hibiscus, or cranberry juice, cascara infusion can be drunk hot or cold and drastically reduces unnecessary coffee waste. Producer: Argote family

• Coffee variety: Castillo, Caturra
• Flavors: aromas of fig, hibiscus, and rose
• Region: Nariño
• Altitude: 1,950 m

Unlike other products in our store, orders containing this product will take slightly longer to prepare!

Cascara - the fruity infusion from the coffee tree

Discover another side of coffee with Cascara, a natural and surprising drink made from the dried pulp of the coffee cherry. In Spanish, cascara means “shell” or “bark”: it is the part of the fruit that is usually removed to keep only the bean, which ends up roasted in your cup of coffee. Here, we give this whole fruit back its full value!

What is Cascara?

The coffee cherry has several layers: a thin skin, fruity pulp, mucilage, a protective shell, and finally, the famous coffee bean. Traditionally, only the latter is used to produce coffee. The rest - the pulp and skin - is often thrown away or composted. Cascara is the art of reusing this pulp to make a mild and tangy infusion that is both environmentally friendly and full of unique flavors.

An anti-waste drink full of virtues

By infusing the dried bark of the coffee tree, you get a red-colored drink that is naturally caffeinated, antioxidant, and draining. It is therefore an excellent alternative to coffee or traditional tea:

• Less intense than coffee, but still invigorating,

• Rich in fruity aromas, reminiscent of cranberry, hibiscus, or spicy red tea,
• Environmentally friendly, as it makes use of a coffee by-product that is usually discarded.

How to prepare it?

Just like tea! For one cup: 

1. 10 g of Cascara (about one teaspoon)
2. Simmering water (90°C)
3. Steep for 5 to 7 minutes

Can also be enjoyed as a refreshing iced drink, or incorporated into recipes, mocktails, or original cocktails.

Why we love it at Javry

We love Cascara for its unique taste, its sustainability, and the way it showcases the work of producers. It's a drink that brings together coffee lovers and those curious about new flavors—a real bridge between coffee and tea!