Organic roasted chicory root is often brewed as a non-caffeinated coffee alternative because it has an intensely rich and slightly bitter taste which can be softened with butter, cream or milk.
In New Orleans at the famous Cafe du Monde, roasted chicory is blended with coffee in their famous Cafe au Lait. Read about the history of how chicory was used in coffee from the Smithsonian.
Besides being a very viable coffee substitute for those who need to reduce caffeine consumption, chicory has many health benefits, including liver protection, anti-inflammatory properties and stress reduction!
