Coffee leaf tea may be the next big craze
Coffee leaf tea, made using dried leaves from the coffee plant, may turn out to be the next big thing in the industry. It combines an approachable taste similar to that of green tea, no caffeine, many antioxidants and a promise of a stable income for farmers. While coffee bean harvesting remains very seasonal and leads to big fluctuations in income and employment, coffee leaf cultivation can take place all year round, ensuring a consistent income for farmers. The leaves, waxy and dark green, are left to dry in the sun before being slightly toasted, a similar process in the making of some green tea.