HONDURAS - CASCARA

Our recent trip to Honduras allowed us to discover more than just little treasures. This adventure also led us to bring back one of the best cascaras.

Cascara, which means "shell" in Spanish, is the outer husk of the coffee cherry (drupe for the enthusiasts).

Tea lovers will find a gentle and comforting infusion. Natural product enthusiasts will be delighted to discover that cascara, in addition to containing only 3 g of sugar per 250 ml cup, offers a natural source of energy thanks to its caffeine content. With between 25 and 75 milligrams of caffeine per 250 ml cup, cascara contains slightly less caffeine than a typical cup of coffee, which generally contains between 95 and 200 milligrams.

*For summer, check out our iced tea recipe at the bottom of the page.

Cascara Details:

Producer: Santiago Rodriguez Tronconi

Farm: Finca D'Tronconi

Variety: Geisha

Region: Marcala, Honduras

Elevation: 1460 meters

Harvest: 2024 / 2025

Tasting notes : Raisin, dried fig, tea, date

THIS IS NOT GREEN COFFEE

Iced cascara tea recipe with orange slice

Ingredients:

• 30 grams of cascara coffee
• 1 liter of water
• 1 organic orange
• 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup (optional)
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Preparation of the Cascara Infusion:

Boil the water and then remove it from the heat. Add the 30 grams of cascara to the hot water. Let it steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain the infusion using a fine sieve to remove the cascara pieces.

Adding Sweetness:

If you wish to sweeten your iced tea, add the honey or maple syrup to the hot infusion and stir until fully dissolved. Let it cool to room temperature.

Preparing the Oranges:

Carefully wash the organic orange. Cut the orange into thin slices, reserving a few slices for garnish.

Assembly:

Once the cascara infusion has cooled, transfer it to a pitcher. Add the orange slices to the pitcher. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to cool thoroughly and allow the flavors to blend.

Serving:

Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the iced cascara tea into the glasses. Garnish each glass with an orange slice and a few fresh mint leaves.

Enjoyment:

Serve immediately and enjoy this unique and natural refreshment!