{"product_id":"cascara-tee","title":"Cascara - coffee cherry tea, 100 g","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Cascara?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCascara refers to the dried pulp of the coffee cherry that surrounds the coffee bean. In coffee production, this pulp is often considered a waste product, but for cascara, it is carefully dried and processed into an aromatic tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn traditional growing regions such as Yemen, Bolivia, and Panama, coffee cherry tea has a long tradition and is often refined with spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainability and Local Value Creation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA prominent feature of cascara is its \u003cstrong\u003esustainable use\u003c\/strong\u003e: The pulp of the coffee cherry, which would otherwise be considered a waste product, is reused, thereby conserving valuable resources. This method not only contributes to environmental protection but also increases the value of the coffee cherry throughout the entire production chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Cascara Coffee Cherry Tea comes from \u003cstrong\u003eour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e partner farm Brida Azul in Nicaragua\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: For the first time, they specifically dried the coffee cherries for us, resulting in a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fruity and aromatic infusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with natural sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Legal Status of Cascara in the EU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCascara has been classified as a \"Novel Food\" in the EU. This means it had to undergo a safety assessment before it could be approved for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe confusion that there was a \"ban\" on cascara in 2017 likely stems from the fact that the product was not yet officially approved at that time. So, it was not banned, but the approval process had not yet been completed, which meant it could not be freely sold. Only with final approval in 2022 was cascara allowed to be sold as food in the EU.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"701\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(144, 169, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(144, 169, 0);\" title=\"IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) authorizing the placing on the market of dried coffee cherry pulp\" href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/DE\/TXT\/PDF\/?uri=CELEX:32022R0047\" data-is-last-node=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"713\"\u003eEU Regulation 2022\/47\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation of Cascara Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing cascara is incredibly simple and similar to brewing a \u003cstrong\u003efruity tea\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour 500 ml of boiling water (\u003cspan\u003eoptimal brewing temperature: 95 degrees) over 10 g of cascara.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet steep for 10 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Cascara is the right choice for you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSugar-free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural sweetness without added sugar – ideal for anyone looking for a sugar-free alternative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability:\u003c\/strong\u003e By reusing the coffee cherry pulp, waste is avoided, and the environment is protected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle caffeine kick:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blend of coffee and tea provides a gentle caffeine effect, perfect for those who enjoy the energy boost of coffee but want to reduce their daily coffee consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety in taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity aromas of honey, lemon, cherry, and rosehip. A diverse taste experience that will surprise you again and again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kaffeemacher Rösterei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50740750975240,"sku":"","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3343\/4269\/files\/CascaramitoffenerVerpackung.webp?v=1739359916","url":"https:\/\/kaffeemachers.shop\/en\/products\/cascara-tee","provider":"kaffeemachers.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}