What is cascara coffee cherry tea?
coffee cherry tea is an herbal tea made from the dried skins and/or pulp of the fruit of the coffee plant that remain after the coffee beans have been collected from within. It is also known as cascara, from the spanish cáscara, meaning husk. Cascara, which means “husk“ or “peel” in spanish, is the dried skin of coffee cherries. As you may or may not know, coffee is a small fruit which looks very much like a cherry. The seeds inside are what we call “beans” and these are roasted to produce the amazing beverage that we’ve built our business upon.Cascara is the dried coffee fruit, removed in the process of separating the coffee bean. This superfood has gained a resurgence due to its high levels of antioxidants and polyphenols. Averaging 25-50mg of caffeine per serving, it has notes of cherry, hibiscus, and rosehip, and more reminiscent of a fruity tea.
Is coffee cherry tea good for you?
Coffee cherry tea is loaded with high polyphenols. Polyphenols is believed to rejuvenate your skin (anti-aging) due to it’s antioxidants which protects you from free radicals that can cause cancer and inflammatory. Also it helps you build your immune system. In fact, drinking fresh cherry tea will not only keep you hydrated with its water content, but at the same time it will detoxify your body and improve metabolism. Cherry tea is rich in potassium, which helps in balancing the sodium level, thereby lowering the blood pressure level in the body.Cherry stem tea is a diuretic infusion that can help promote the elimination of water and toxins from the body. This property can help reduce water retention and promote weight loss.
What does cascara do for the body?
Cascara is a popular herbal medication and over-the-counter therapy of constipation. Cascara is generally safe and well tolerated, but can cause adverse events including clinically apparent liver injury when used in high doses for longer than recommended periods. Cascara is used as a laxative for constipation, as well as a treatment for gallstones, liver ailments, and cancer. Some people use it as a “bitter tonic. In foods and beverages, a bitterless extract of cascara is sometimes used as a flavoring agent.Side effects include stomach cramping and diarrhea. You should not use cascara sagrada when you have stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting. This is true for all laxatives.
What are the benefits of cascara tea?
Nutritional and Health Benefits of Cascara Cascara is more than a flavorful beverage. It contains a range of bioactive compounds, including antioxidants, polyphenols, and trace amounts of caffeine, making it a gentle yet beneficial addition to a healthy diet. One study found out that cascara tea has around 25mg of caffeine per cup (compared to 80mg of caffeine per cup of coffee), no matter how long the steeping time is. Compared to black tea which rests at around 50mg of caffeine per cup, cascara compares best with green tea which also has around 25mg of caffeine per cup.Cascara does contain caffeine but not much—it has around 25 milligrams of caffeine per cup, compared to around 80 milligrams of caffeine for a typical cup of coffee.Averaging 25-50mg of caffeine per serving, it has notes of cherry, hibiscus, and rosehip, and more reminiscent of a fruity tea. Sold loose or in tea bags, we highly recommend you try this! Steep 6-7 minutes or to desired strength.