origin: hacienda sonora, costa rica 1,200masl

coffee beans are actually seeds that grow plants that bear cherries, but many have never tasted these cherries or have never had access to them. they aren't a super popular fruit to eat, so often the dried fruit after coffee processing is simply a waste product. but the coffee plant and it's cherry husks are really complex and making a strong case of their own to be enjoyed as a food product. we wanted to be a part of that and wanted to explore brewing cascara like a tea and fermenting the remains with kombucha starter. the results were shocking.

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currently available at swamp rabbit cafe and grocery in greenville, sc.