Brewing Loose Cascara

Brewing Equipment: French Press, teapot, tea ball infuser, or an Aeropress

Brewing Ratios: 1 tablespoon (5 grams) : 6 ounces (170 ml) of water

Hot Brew Temperature & Time: Water temp between 195F - 205F and 4-5 minutes

Cold Brew Temperature & Time: Place vessel in refrigerator (36F-41F) and allow brewing to occur between 12-16 hours

Brewing Ground Cascara

Brewing Equipment Requires Filter: Hario V60, Chemex, Melitta Drip, Aeropress, or traditional coffee brewer.  Ground cascara is not suitable for unfiltered brewing and extraction

Brewing Ratios: 2 teaspoons (5 grams) : 6 ounces (170 ml) of water

Hot Brew Temperature & Time: Water temp between 195F - 205F and 2-3 minutes per serving

Cold Brew Temperature & Time: For cold brewing, loose cascara is preferred