Is Cascara A Tea Or Coffee?

The husks themselves are like dried fruit that would be used in herbal teas, but they’re a little bigger and more leathery than most dried fruit that’s put in tea. The most common way to brew cascara is to steep it in hot water like tea (although you can also make a cold brew). Does … Read more

Is There Caffeine In Cascara?

coffee lovers may have noticed a new offering in their local cafés. Cascara is a tea-like drink with a fine, fruity flavor and plenty of caffeine , and it’s popping up everywhere. How much caffeine does cascara have? While originating from the coffee plant, cascara has about a quarter of the caffeine levels compared to … Read more

What Is Cascara Made Of?

Cascara is made by brewing dried coffee cherries , which typically would have otherwise ended up as compost. “We have been throwing away this perfectly good coffee fruit for a long time, and there’s no real reason for it, because it tastes delicious,” says Peter Giuliano, of the Specialty Coffee Association of America. Where is … Read more