Cascara Coffee Tea Cherry Fruit Infusion

🍒 Cascara — Coffee Fruit Infusions

Colombia Argote & Ethiopia Limmu Kossa

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Cascara is the dried coffee cherry—not the bean—brewed as a bright, tea-like infusion. At WB.coffee we love cascara for its natural sweetness, gentle acidity, and surprising complexity. Light, refreshing, and versatile: enjoy it hot, iced, or as a base for creative drinks.

Available in two distinct origins, each with its own character.

🇨🇴 Cascara Colombia – Argote

Sweet · Juicy · Comforting

From the Argote family in Colombia, this cascara is clean, vibrant, and beautifully balanced. Expect ripe red fruit sweetness with a soft, rounded finish.

Taste notes

• Red berries
• Dried apple
• Honeyed sweetness
• Gentle citrus lift

Why we like it

A crowd-pleaser that works brilliantly hot or iced. It’s expressive without being sharp—perfect for first-time cascara drinkers and for pairing with food.

🇪🇹 Cascara Ethiopia – Limmu Kossa

Floral · Elegant · Sparkling

Sourced from the Limmu Kossa region in Ethiopia, this cascara leans lighter and more aromatic, with floral notes and tea-like finesse.

Taste notes

• Hibiscus & rose
• Stone fruit
• Soft citrus
• Clean, refreshing finish

Why we like it

Elegant and complex—great if you enjoy Ethiopian coffees and floral teas. Stunning as a chilled infusion.

🫖 How to Brew Cascara (Starting Recipes)

Hot brew (tea-style)

• Dose: 8–10 g cascara
• Water: 1,000 ml
• Temperature: 95 °C
• Time: 8–12 minutes
• Tip: Cover while steeping to keep aromatics in.

Iced cascara

• Dose: 10–12 g cascara
• Water: 500 ml hot + ice to 1,000 ml
• Method: Brew hot (10 min), strain, pour over ice.
• Optional: Add a slice of orange or a sprig of mint.

Concentrate (for spritz or cocktails)

• Dose: 15 g cascara
• Water: 500 ml
• Time: 15 minutes
• Use: Top with sparkling water or tonic.

💡 CoffeeNose tip: Cascara loves gentle extraction. Don’t rush it—longer steeps bring sweetness, not bitterness.

👃 Why we serve it at WB.coffee

Cascara bridges coffee and tea. It’s low in caffeine, naturally sweet, and incredibly versatile—ideal for tastings, afternoon service, and creative menus. We often feature both origins side by side to highlight how origin and processing shape flavour.

🎓 Try before you buy

Taste both Colombia Argote and Ethiopia Limmu Kossa on the tasting menu at Amsterdam Coffee Lab or during a Coffee Omakase Tasting Experience. We’ll brew them hot and iced and help you dial in your favourite style at home. 

🍒 Caffeine, Flavonoids & Antioxidants

Cascara naturally contains less caffeine than brewed coffee, but a bit more than most herbal teas. The exact amount varies by origin and brew strength, making it a gentle, uplifting drink rather than a full caffeine hit.

What makes cascara especially interesting is its naturally high content of flavonoids and antioxidants, which come from the coffee fruit itself. These compounds are associated with:

• Antioxidant activity
• Fresh, vibrant flavours
• A clean, refreshing mouthfeel

Thanks to this combination, cascara is often experienced as energising but soft, with a light, tea-like effect that works beautifully in the afternoon or as a refined alternative to coffee.

💡 CoffeeNose tip: Longer, gentler brews increase sweetness and antioxidant extraction without making cascara bitter.

More info & booking

Coffee Omakase – The Ultimate Coffee Tasting Experience ☕

For the curious, the connoisseurs, and everyone who knows coffee can be more.

Have you ever walked out of a café disappointed — knowing your cup could have been so much better?

Then this experience is for you.

The Coffee Omakase @ Amsterdam Coffee Lab is a guided, multi-course coffee tasting designed for specialty coffee enthusiasts, flavor explorers, and curious coffee lovers alike.

Each session is unique, interactive, and bursting with discovery — like a live culinary performance, but for coffee.

What to Expect

During this exclusive sensory journey, you’ll:

☕ Taste a curated lineup of exceptional coffees — washed, natural, and experimental processing methods (think anaerobic, co-ferment, honey, and even wild fermentation projects).

🌸 Experience rare varietals — including legendary coffees like Geisha, and other micro-lot gems from around the world.

🔬 Explore multiple brew styles — from delicate filter brews and bold espressi to the mesmerizing syphon method.

🥄 Try your hand at cupping — slurp and taste coffee like a professional taster, discovering aromas and acidity in new ways.

🍹 Enjoy surprising coffee mocktails — creative and refreshing, crafted from the same beans you’ll taste in the lineup.

👃 Engage your senses fully — experience how the aroma, cup shape, color, and even the sound of pouring influence your flavor perception.

A Guided Journey by the CoffeeNose 👃

Led by Wouter Brunia, also known as the CoffeeNose 👃, this tasting is a deep dive into coffee flavor and sensory science.

Like a sommelier presenting fine wines, Wouter will:

• Brew each coffee live with expert precision
• Share the stories of each bean — from farm to fermentation
• Explain flavor notes, processing methods, and varietal differences
• Help you understand why your favorite coffee tastes the way it does

It’s fun for your brain, taste buds, and nose — and you’ll leave with a new appreciation for what’s in your cup.

Each Omakase is Unique

No two tastings are ever the same.

Our coffees rotate constantly and often include exclusive lots — such as Geisha, co-fermented experiments, and rare micro-lots you won’t find in cafés.

Every visit promises something unexpected, thought-provoking, and delicious.

Who It’s For

• Specialty coffee geeks craving depth and discovery
• Curious coffee lovers ready to learn (and taste!) something new
• Couples and friends looking for a unique sensory experience
• Anyone who wants to fall in love with coffee all over again

Details

📍 Location: Amsterdam Coffee Lab, Weesp

🕒 Duration: ±1.5–2 hours

👥 Group Size: Small & intimate for personal attention

🎟️ Booking: More info & reservations ⬇

Why Join?

Because coffee can be so much more than just caffeine — it’s chemistry, art, and emotion in a cup.

Join the Coffee Omakase Experience and taste what happens when curiosity meets craftsmanship.

Do you crave the excitement of discovering exquisite coffee flavors and captivating aromas? Don’t miss out on our exclusive Coffee Tasting Experience @ Amsterdam Coffee Lab, where you’ll not only indulge your senses but also gain valuable insights into the world of coffee. Join us for an unforgettable journey!

Join us for a fun and informative sensory experience revolving around coffee. During this experience you will: 

• Taste washed, natural and alternative processed coffee beans 
• Explore various varietals of Arabica coffee including the famous Gesha
• Discover different coffee brewing methods outside of standard espresso
  
• Savor surprising coffee mocktails
  
• Try cupping coffee: sample your coffee by slurping it from a spoon, just like an expert coffee taster would
  
• Experience how sensory elements such as aroma, size, shape, and color of the coffee cup affect flavor perception.
  

Similar to how a knowledgeable wine sommelier educates you about the wine and presents it at the perfect temperature in the right glass, our master barista and flavor expert will expertly brew your coffee while enlightening you about the entire process, the origin of the beans, varietals, the flavor notes, and much more.  Envision it as a live cooking demonstration, but dedicated entirely to the craft of coffee brewing.

Fun for your brain, taste buds and nose!

More info & booking ⬇

More info & booking

WB.coffee blends are roasted fresh on order. We roast with 100% renewable energy ☀ and 0% gas. 

☕ Our Signature Blends

• FC – Fruity & Chocolaty - smooth, juicy, comforting
• FF - Fruity & Floral - elegant & aromatic ​
• FJ – Fruity & Juicy - vibrant and sweet, a filter favorite
• The Chocolatier’s Brew – Chocolate & Praline (Brazil)
• VC - Vanilla & Caramel - creamy, sweet, irresistibly smooth
•  CN - Chocolaty & Nutty (HoReCa besteseller)

🌿 Chemical-Free Decaffeinated Coffees

• AFD – Apple & Fudge Decaf - bright, cozy
• CDD – Caramel & Spices Decaf - warm, sweet

🌍 Single Origins — Limited Editions

New lots arrive throughout the year.

• Ethiopia Guji Honey & Pineapple Express – fruity & complex
• Ethiopia Natural Dimtu & Guatemala Inferno Geisha – classic profiles

Get in touch for what’s currently on the cupping table and receive personal flavour recommendations based on your taste.

🎯 Taste Before You Choose

Try four coffees at once with our Coffee Tasting Set — available in:

• Filter or Espresso
• 4 blends or 4 single origin limited editions

Prefer to experience them first?

Explore our full tasting menu @ Amsterdam Coffee Lab in Weesp, where you can try any blend (or all of them 🏃)

Order coffee

If you truly appreciate fine tea, opt for loose tea, as it offers the highest quality and flavor, unlike teabags that often contain inferior fragments and lower grade leaves.

Preparing loose tea is a breeze and requires minimal cleanup. With the right accessories, it can be brewed effortlessly and mess-free. For even easier cleanup, you can opt for paper tea bags when using loose tea.

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The loose leaf teas from Teapigs and Teministeriet are truly exceptional. Give them a try, and you'll soon forget about low-quality supermarket tea and mass-produced blends.

Discover your preferred Teapigs blends with our delightful Teapigs tasting set!

Try before you buy? Visit us in Weesp and enjoy a fresh cuppa.

Do you crave the excitement of discovering exquisite tea flavors and captivating aromas? Don’t miss out on our exclusive Tea Tasting Experience @ Amsterdam Coffee Lab, where you’ll not only indulge your senses but also gain valuable insights into the art of tea. Join us for an unforgettable journey!

Loose leaf tea selected by the CoffeeNose👃