CASCARA – Bolivia – 150g Bag – Torrefazione Paradiso

Roaster: Paradiso Roasting, Massa Lombarda (RA)

Producer: Wilfredo Ule Vargas – Finca Alcatraz

Altitude: 1850 m above sea level

Origin: Bolivia – Caranavi

Process: Washed processing of coffee peels

Extraction: English Brew, Chinese Brew, Cold Brew

Cascara is the peel and pulp of the coffee drupe and best represents the concept of sustainability. Often considered a waste from the manufacturing processes, cascara is generally reused as compost or mulch material. We present it as a dried peel from which, after infusion, a delicious infusion with sweet tones is obtained.

Coming from the lush Caranavi region of Bolivia , at around 1650 metres above sea level, the cascara we offer is derived from Geisha lots. The Geisha variety, known for its rare and complex aromatic profile, is one of the most sought-after and expensive coffees in the world. Our Cascara comes from the last Geisha harvest, processed with a washed process that has allowed the peel to maintain its integrity, avoiding excessive cracking.

The factor that led us to choose this cascara is its unique flavor. After developing a special recipe to extract it at its best, the intensity of the sweetness is evident, with a syrupy mouthfeel and notes of berries , black tea and plum . Bitterness and acidity are practically absent, making it a pleasant and enveloping drink.

At Drupa we recommend preparing it in three different styles:

• Classic : hot infusion (7g per litre).

• Chinese style : more concentrated doses (3g per 90ml), with short infusions of 30 to 60 seconds, even repeated.

• Cold brew : 12g per litre left to infuse in the fridge for 4–6 hours.