Cascara is simply awesome and (to us) the better part of the coffee cherry β the fruit, not the bean! The bean is the seed of the coffee cherry. Surrounding the bean is the vibrant red fruit; this makes the Cascara.
Just like the bean, which makes your regular old cup of joe, the coffee fruit contains caffeine. UP TO GOOD Pops contain 90mg of caffeine per can ... same as a cup of coffee. What sets Cascara apart from the coffee bean is that it is higher in antioxidants and other nutrients, making it an energizing and healthier alternative.
Coffee cherries π are hand-picked when red and ripe.
Our farmers sun-dry π the coffee cherries and remove the pit ("bean") later. This natural process saves a whole lot of water π§.
There are two beans (not π«) in a coffee cherry. The surrounding fruit contains caffeine as well.
In traditional coffee farming the beans are harvested for roasting, but the surrounding coffee fruit is discarded once it is separated from the beans. That means billions of pounds are wasted globally every year! This not only contributes to food waste, but negatively impacts the environment by allowing mountains of coffee fruit to decay on landfills and potentially poison water sources.
We partner with small coffee farmers in Central America, who practice sustainable agriculture, to source Cascara for our beverage. At the farm-level, Cascara requires the same attention to detail in processing as coffee beans. Coffee cherries that have been meticulously πΒ grown without herbicides or pesticides, πΒ picked by hands, and πΒ naturally dried and processed without excessive water usageΒ will ultimately lead to a better beverage when properly brewed. We sun-dry the coffee fruits to perfection on raised beds and then brew our energizing concoctions. In short, we are rethinking the coffee fruit to bring you a new, friendlier energy boost.
Although it comes from the coffee plant, Cascara tastes nothing like coffee. Because itβs brewed from a dried fruit, it more closely resembles an herbal tea. Typically, there is a natural sweetness to the flavor profile that may be complimented by tangy or floral notes. For our beverage, we add other natural ingredients and bubbles to produce a tasty and refreshing experience. Try it out and let us know what you think!
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