{"product_id":"honduras-cascara","title":"Honduras - Cascara","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3988ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover our iced tea recipe at the bottom of the page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn our last trip to Honduras, we found more than just new coffees, we also found one of the best cascaras we've tasted in years. Now it's your turn to try it!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCascara, which means \"shell\" in Spanish, is the outer husk of the coffee cherry (drupe for the enthusiasts).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea lovers will find a gentle and comforting infusion. Natural product enthusiasts will be delighted to discover that cascara, in addition to containing only 3 g of sugar per 250 ml cup, offers a natural source of energy thanks to its caffeine content. With between 25 and 75 milligrams of caffeine per 250 ml cup, cascara contains slightly less caffeine than a typical cup of coffee, which generally contains between 95 and 200 milligrams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4992ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #4992ff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCascara Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Santiago Rodriguez Tronconi\u003cbr\u003eFarm: Finca D'Tronconi\u003cbr\u003eVariety: Geisha\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Marcala, Honduras\u003cbr\u003eElevation: 1460 meters\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2024 \/ 2025\u003cbr\u003eTasting notes :\u0026nbsp;Dried grape, dried fig, tea, date\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3988ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRecipe for cascara iced tea (quick version)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 grams coffee cascara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200 ml hot water (ideally between 90 and 95°c)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup or vanilla syrup (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200 to 300 grams of ice cubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCocktail shaker (for the quick version only)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to chill your cascara tea in the fridge -» \u003cspan style=\"color: #3988ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eFollow the recipe (regular version) below\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring the water to the boil, then remove from the heat. Wait 30 seconds. Add the 12 grams of cascara to the hot water. Leave to infuse for 8 to 12 minutes.\u0026nbsp;If you wish to sweeten your iced tea, add honey, maple syrup or vanilla syrup to the hot infusion and stir until completely dissolved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain the infusion through a sieve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Using a French press (Bodum) is ideal for the infusion stage if you don't have tea infusion equipment or a sieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill your shaker to the brim with ice, then pour the hot infusion over the ice and shake to chill your drink as quickly as possible. The ice will have melted almost completely, which is what we want in order to obtain a balanced final taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the cascara iced tea into the glasses and serve immediately to enjoy this unique, natural and slightly energising refreshment!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3988ff;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecipe for cascara iced tea (regular version)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 grams coffee cascara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 ml hot water (ideally between 90 and 95°c)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup or vanilla syrup (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring the water to the boil, then remove from the heat. Wait 30 seconds. Add the 12 grams of cascara to the hot water. Leave to infuse for 8 to 12 minutes.\u0026nbsp;If you wish to sweeten your iced tea, add honey, maple syrup or vanilla syrup to the hot infusion and stir until completely dissolved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain the infusion through a sieve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Using a French press (Bodum) is ideal for the infusion stage if you don't have tea infusion equipment or a sieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave your tea to cool naturally on the counter for at least 15 to 30 minutes before putting it in the fridge for a few hours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce cooled, pour your cascara iced tea into glasses and enjoy this unique, natural and slightly energising refreshment!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TorQué","offers":[{"title":"3 LB ~ 40,00 $\/LB","offer_id":45577620881561,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 LB ~ 50,00 $\/LB","offer_id":45577620848793,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 LB ~ 60,00$\/LB","offer_id":45618365956249,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/8902\/5177\/files\/Vert_0003_CascaraNew.jpg?v=1718112720","url":"https:\/\/green.torque.cafe\/en\/products\/honduras-cascara","provider":"Torréfaction Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}