Tés Hierbas Con Cáscara

Husk Herb collects caffeine-free infusions and culinary ingredients made from the husks and outer shells of plants. Cascara, the dried husk of the coffee cherry, and psyllium husk are examples of botanicals valued for the part of the plant that surrounds the seed or fruit.

Husks carry a taste that is quite different from leaf or flower infusions. Cascara husk, for instance, gives a fruity, slightly sweet cup with notes of dried cherry and raisin. Because these come from plant husks rather than the tea plant, they are caffeine-free unless the plant itself naturally contains caffeine, as coffee cherry husk does in small amounts.

Brewing husks

Steep husks in freshly boiled water for five to eight minutes, then strain. A longer steep gives a deeper, fuller flavour. Store dried husks in a sealed container away from light and moisture. Some husks are used dry in cooking and baking rather than brewed, so check the individual product for its best use.

Frequently asked questions

What is cascara husk?

Cascara is the dried husk of the coffee cherry, the fruit that surrounds the coffee bean. It brews into a fruity, slightly sweet cup.

Do husk infusions contain caffeine?

Most plant husks are caffeine-free. Coffee cherry husk (cascara) carries a small amount of naturally occurring caffeine.

How do I brew a husk infusion?

Steep in freshly boiled water for five to eight minutes and strain. A longer steep gives a deeper flavour.

How should husks be stored?

Keep dried husks in a sealed, airtight container away from light, heat and moisture.