Gaia Cafe Vietnam

Cascara tea, also known as coffee cherry tea or coffee fruit tea, is a beverage made from the dried husks or skins of coffee cherries. When coffee beans are harvested, the outer layer of the fruit, known as the cherry, is typically removed to extract the beans for roasting. However, the cherry husks can be dried and brewed to create a unique and flavorful tea.

Cascara tea has a distinctive taste that is often described as fruity, with notes of dried fruit, cherry, and sometimes floral or honey-like undertones. It is known for its pleasant aroma and mild sweetness. The brewing process is similar to making traditional tea, where the dried cascara is steeped in hot water, allowing the flavors and nutrients to infuse into the liquid.

Apart from its flavor, cascara tea also contains beneficial compounds such as antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It is believed to have potential health benefits, including promoting digestion, supporting the immune system, and providing a gentle energy boost due to its natural caffeine content.

Cascara tea has gained popularity in recent years as a unique and sustainable alternative to traditional tea or coffee beverages. It offers a way to reduce waste in the coffee industry by utilizing the discarded coffee cherry husks. Additionally, its distinct flavor profile and health benefits make it an appealing choice for those seeking new and flavorful beverages.

First up, we need to brew this tea so it can be a base for other drinks I’m going to share below. That being said, the brewed Cascara tea, whether you consume it hot or with ice, has delightful intrinsic characteristics all on its own. You can simply enjoy and savor the comforting flavors as well as the subtle fruity undertones of cascara in every sip, without having to do much with it. This quality makes it just like coffee, don’t you think?