Cascara Coffee Fruit Tea Preparation – Recipes for every day

1. Introduction: Cascara tea made easy

Do you want a fruity tea with a hint of caffeine and health benefits? Then cascara tea is perfect for you! This coffee cherry tea , made from the dried coffee husk of the coffee fruit , brings the fruity-sweet flavor of the coffee cherry to your cup – with little effort.

In this article, we'll show you how to prepare cascara tea and give you simple recipes for everyday use. Whether hot on cold days or as iced tea in the summer – cascara is always a hit!

Learn more about the coffee cherry and its benefits in the main article on the coffee cherry, its effects, ingredients, and origin.

2. The Basics: Making Cascara Tea

Making cascara tea is incredibly easy—all you need are a few basic ingredients and a few minutes of time. Here's everything you need to know.

2.1 What you need

For a classic coffee cherry tea you need:

• 1-2 teaspoons cascara
• 400 ml boiling water
• Optional: honey, cinnamon , orange peel or lemongrass

Tip: Use a teapot or one of our tea strainers to easily remove the coffee cherry after brewing.

2.2 Step-by-step instructions

Preparation:

1. Bring the water to a boil. You can add the cascara while it's still boiling or let it cool to about 90°C . This will slightly enhance the fruity notes of the coffee beans .
2. Pour the cascara into a teapot or a cup with a tea strainer.
3. Pour hot water over them and let the tea steep for 5–10 minutes —the longer, the more intense the flavor. Our Cascara tea won't become bitter .
4. Strain the cascara and sweeten with honey if desired (not really necessary). For more flavor, add cinnamon or Ishpingo cinnamon leaves .

The tea tastes fruity and sweet with a light, tea-like bitterness – a refreshing treat for every day!

3. Recipe ideas: Enjoy Cascara tea creatively

These recipes will make your Cascara tea a highlight – whether hot , cold or in a smoothie .

Cascara tea is versatile and can be creatively varied. Here are three simple recipes that will take your coffee cherry tea to the next level.

3.1 Hot Cascara Tea with Cinnamon

Ingredients:

• 1-2 teaspoons cascara
• 400 ml boiling water
• 1/2 tsp Ishpingo cinnamon
• 1 tsp honey (optional)

Preparation: Bring the water to a boil. Place the cascara and cinnamon in a teapot or one of our tea strainers , pour over the water, and let it steep for 8 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey. The Ishpingo cinnamon accentuates the fruity sweetness and supports digestion .

3.2 Cascara iced tea with orange

Ingredients:

• 3 tsp cascara (approx. 2 tbsp)
• 500 ml water
• 1 tsp orange peel
• ice cubes

Preparation: Prepare the cascara tea according to the basic recipe, add orange peel , and let it steep for 10 minutes. Let it cool, then serve with ice cubes. The orange enhances the freshness and adds a slightly bitter flavor —ideal for hot days! Sweeten with honey if it's too bitter. However, Amazon oranges are very rich in vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system.

3.3 Cascara tea in a smoothie

Ingredients:

• 200 ml cooled cascara tea (according to the basic recipe)
• 1 banana
• 100 g frozen berries (e.g. raspberries)
• 1 teaspoon honey

Preparation: Prepare the cascara tea and let it cool. Blend the tea with banana, berries, and honey in a blender until smooth. This smoothie combines the fruity notes of the tea with a healthy kick .

4. Tips for the best cascara tea

To ensure your coffee cherry tea always turns out well, here are a few practical tips :

• Water temperature: Use water at 90°C to preserve the fruity aromas of the coffee husk – water that is too hot can mask them.
• Brewing time: 5–10 minutes is ideal. A longer brewing time (up to 15 minutes) makes the tea more intense without becoming bitter.
• Combinations: Experiment with lemongrass or guayusa for more freshness or energy .
• Storage: Store cascara in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to preserve its aroma . Our zippered pouches are airtight, aromatic, and have a moisture barrier.

5. Frequently asked questions about preparation

Do you have questions about preparing cascara tea ? Here we answer the most common ones – practical and straightforward.

6. Conclusion: Your Cascara tea for every day

Cascara tea brings the fruity-sweet note of the coffee cherry into your everyday life – whether hot with cinnamon , cold as iced tea or in a smoothie .

It's easy to prepare and the possibilities are endless.

Try cascara tea ! – a healthy , fruity treat for every day!