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Cascara Latte

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This espresso latte features syrup derived from cascara, the dried skins of coffee cherries, reducing waste and gaining global café popularity around 2017.

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What is cascara in a cascara latte?

Cascara is the dried skin of the coffee cherry that surrounds the coffee bean. In this latte, syrup made from cascara adds a sweet, fruit-like flavor while making use of a coffee byproduct.

How is a cascara latte different from a regular latte?

Both drinks use espresso and steamed milk, but a cascara latte also includes cascara syrup. The drink became more widely popular in cafés around 2017.

Does a cascara latte taste like coffee cherries?

It can have a mild dried-fruit or cherry-like sweetness, although the espresso and milk remain prominent. The exact flavor depends on the cascara syrup and the café's recipe.

Why did cafés start using cascara syrup?

Cascara uses the dried coffee-cherry skins that are left after the beans are processed. Its use became part of a broader effort to reduce coffee-processing waste, helping the drink gain attention globally around 2017.

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