Cascara is Spanish for shell, husk, peel or skin. Before humans roasted coffee beans they were were already creating coffee drinks brewed from the dried cherries. The resulting drink made from steeping the dried coffee cherries is sweet, and akin to a raisin or cranberry tea. In Ethiopia and Yemen the drink is known as Qishr. In Bolivia as Sultana; “the poor man’s coffee".
modcup is fascinated with cascara and eager to see its use increased. We find it bizarre that we buy from fruit farmers who don’t actually sell their fruit! If we can utilize the dried fruit in other cuisines or recipes, the coffee farmers we buy from would have two products to sell, meaning better reinvestment in crops and therefore better coffees.
This is by far one of the best coffees I have had the opportunity to try. Smooth and easy to drink with a ton of flavor and body. You can taste the fruit, and has a Wine like after taste. The fermentation creates a well balanced experience that separates it from other companies doing similar processes.
Used the suggestions above and really enjoy it (french press). Light, refreshing, mild to moderate sweetness that compliments the 80/90 degree weather. Definitely trends more fruit forward than oaky or cacao.
