{"product_id":"costa-rica-hacienda-sonora-cascara-natural","title":"Costa Rica Hacienda Sonora – Cascara Natural","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween the fruit of the coffee cherry and the coffee bean lies an aromatic part that often remains overlooked. Once dried and carefully sorted, it becomes a sweet, fruit-forward, and surprisingly delicate infusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cascara combines baked apple, honey, and florals in a light and juicy drink. It can be enjoyed hot as a comforting infusion or cold for a more refreshing and fruit-driven expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e baked apple, honey, and florals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gentle, fruit-driven, and well integrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e light, juicy, and delicate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sweet, clean, and comforting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fruity, floral, transparent, and elegant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaked apple provides warm, recognisable sweetness. Honey enhances the smooth mouthfeel, while the floral notes bring lightness and aromatic clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is cascara?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCascara is the dried skin and pulp of the coffee cherry, the fruit that surrounds and protects the coffee bean before processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough it comes from the same plant, it is not prepared like roasted coffee. Cascara is steeped directly in water, producing a lighter, sweeter, and more fruit-forward drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin and Processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cascara comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHacienda Sonora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Costa Rica’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is produced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlberto and Diego Guardia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at an altitude of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,300 m.a.s.l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter picking, the coffee cherries are carefully washed and dried whole inside greenhouses as a natural process. Keeping the fruit intact during drying allows its natural sugars to concentrate gradually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce fully dried, the cherries pass through dry milling. The cascara is separated from the coffee and carefully sorted to remove parchment and small unwanted particles while preserving its fruit character, sweetness, and cleanliness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA different side of coffee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e made from the fruit surrounding the bean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e baked apple and honey in a gentle infusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly versatile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e suitable for hot, cold, and mixed drinks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fruity and aromatic without the intensity of roasted coffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced starting recipe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmount:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–10 g cascara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 250 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90–95 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteeping time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5–7 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the cascara in a teapot, French press, or filtered container. Add the hot water, allow it to steep, and filter before serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a stronger drink, use slightly more cascara or extend the steeping time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmount:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15–20 g cascara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 500 ml cold water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteeping time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–12 hours in the refrigerator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilter and serve over ice. A slice of orange or lemon can add freshness without requiring additional sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot infusion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sweet, light, and comforting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCascara cold brew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fruity and refreshing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol-free drinks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e suitable as a base for mocktails and citrus drinks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench press:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e practical brewing and easy filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ideal for exploring a different part of the coffee cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Costa Rica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Central Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hacienda Sonora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alberto and Diego Guardia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dried coffee-cherry skin and pulp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrying:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e whole cherries dried inside greenhouses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1,300 m.a.s.l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e baked apple, honey, and florals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sweet, fruity, floral, transparent, and elegant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep tightly sealed in a dry place, protected from heat and direct light. Always use dry utensils when handling the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sweet and delicate Costa Rican cascara with baked apple, honey, and florals. A distinctive way to experience coffee through a fruit-forward infusion that can be enjoyed both hot and cold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"98% Monkey - Coffee Roaster","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":62784297075018,"sku":null,"price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":62784297107786,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/1358\/3946\/files\/418.webp?v=1784714901","url":"https:\/\/coffee98monkey.com\/en\/products\/costa-rica-hacienda-sonora-cascara-natural","provider":"98% Monkey - Coffee Roaster","version":"1.0","type":"link"}