Chicory, Organic Roasted Granules
$1.20 Regular Price
$0.60Sale Price
This coffee alternative or additive has the flavor that is...unique. Lighter in body and a touch more acidic. There was a citrus quality that gave the coffee a brightness. Other people describe this as a bitter chocolate flavor.
The Cherokee use the an infusion of the root used as a tonic for nerves.
Details
Botanical Name: Cichorium intybus L.
Description: Roasting chicory provides a bittersweet taste that resembles but, coffee lovers will agree, does not duplicate that of coffee. Some coffees offer blends with up to 30 percent chicory, which cuts down on the caffeine content of the blend.
Directions: To use as a tea, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 tsp. of herb, cover and steep 3-5 min.
Origin: Brazil/USA
Organic: Organic
Kosher: Kosher