5lb Bulk Cascara | Dried Coffee Cherry Tea | Sustainably Sourced (Costa Rica)

Description

What is Cascara: Cascara is a coffee cherry tea, made from the dried berries of the coffee plant that is filled natural sugars, vitamins, oils, and anti-oxidants that come from the skin and pulp of the cherry. Served cold brewed or hot (recipes below) Eco-friendly: Normally coffee cherries are considered a by-product of the coffee-making process and are either discarded as waste or used as compost. Lightly Caffeinated. Sourced from sustainable, ecologically responsible producers Tasting notes: Sweet, fruity taste with notes of rose hip, hibiscus, cherry, red current, and mango. Producer: Hacienda Sonora Farmers: Alberto and Diego Guardia Process: Dried on beds for 18-22 days and then finished with 42 days in coffee cellar Variety: Catuai Region: Hacienda Sonora, Costa Rica Altitude: 1,200 meters About Blue House Coffee Roasters: We are a small coffee roastery located the Garfield Historic district of downtown Phoenix, AZ. We source and roast our own coffees. The Farm: Hacienda Sonora is located in the Central Valley of Costa Rica, at the foot of the world renowned, Poas Volcano. The average altitude is 1,200 m (or 3,900 ft) above sea level. The coffee grows in an environment surrounded by exotic trees and other vegetation, providing a great condition for quality, as well as improving the chemistry of the already naturally rich volcanic soil. Our Process: Our cascara obtained from the dry-processed (also known as natural processed) coffee collected from the farm. In this process, the ripe coffee is dried on beds for 18-22 days and then finished with 42 days in coffee cellar. Then the cascara is separated, inspected, cleaned and packaged from the coffee bean. Instructions: Hot Brew: 1.) Add 10oz of 200F water to 3 heaping tablespoons of Cascara. 2.) Steep for 6 minutes and enjoy! Iced Cascara Tea: 1.)Use six tablespoons of tea for every 10 ounces of cold water. 2.) Place tea in water and let stand in the fridge for 24 hours. 3.) Strain and enjoy!

Features

• All Natural, Sun-Dried Cascara. Deliciously brewed with hot or cold water
• Sun Dried process from a Father & Son farm in Costa Rica
• Fantastic as a tea, soda, or tonic
• Lightly Caffeinated, Super Fruit and Antioxidant
• Sold with a one-way valve bag, allowing for incredible quality control and a fresher, finer flavor