Coffee Chicory

By admin · Monday, May 4th, 2009

I recently tasted New Orleans Chicory Blend coffee for the first time. I'd read about it in historical fiction books and was always curious about it. So when this opportunity arose, I thought I'd see what it was all about.

My first question was, "What is chicory?"

Chicory is a perennial bushy herb; it is the common name for curly endive. It is part of the dandelion family. While the leaves are used in salads, it is the root of the plant that is mixed with dark roast coffee. The root needs to dried, roasted, and ground. When brewed, it becomes syrupy and bitter and tastes nothing like coffee.

Now my next question is, "Why use it?"

The Germans began using chicory as a coffee substitute in the 18th century to avoid the tax on foreign luxury items. Napoleon had a plan to make Europe self-sufficient; the best substitute the French could find for coffee (because it is not widely grown in Europe, if at all) was chicory. After Napoleon's demise, most French people went back to drinking coffee, but some never lost their taste for chicory. It was the French settlers that brought chicory to the southern United States. Chicory has been used widely in the United States to "stretch" coffee when coffee and money are scarce.

And my third question: "What does it taste like?"

New Orleans Chicory Blend is usually made with a dark roast coffee and chicory. This American coffee has an earthy, sweet aroma. It is full-bodied with a fair amount of acidity. I found the flavor to be a bit bitter. But I suppose the end result would depend on just how much chicory is used. (The standard ratio is 2 parts coffee to 1 part chicory).

Chicory has no caffeine, so if you're watching your caffeine intake, but don't like decaffeinated coffee, adding chicory may be an option for you.

Diena Zavetsky became enamored with gourmet coffee during her college years.

She is the owner of Hot Gourmet Coffee, where the coffee gourmet can buy coffee online. Coffees are available in whole bean, drip grind, espresso grind, and French press.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Diena_Zavetsky

Coffee Chicory

chicory, 1000 seeds, BLUE BEAUTY, COFFEE SUBST, GroCo
$1.00

CDM Coffee and Chicory
$4.49

chicory, 1000 seeds, BLUE BEAUTY, COFFEE SUBST, GroCo
$1.00

Café Du Monde - Coffee & Chicory and Beignet Mix 1 each
$11.95

Café Du Monde - Coffee & Chicory and Beignet Mix 2 each
$22.95

1962 New Orleans French Market coffee & chicory ad
$9.99

Luzanne Coffee and Chicory New Orleans (Very Old)
$24.99

chicory, 1000 seeds, BLUE BEAUTY, COFFEE SUBST, GroCo
$1.00

FRENCH MAID COFFEE AND CHICORY CARD FRAMED
$11.50

SUM GOOD COFFEE AND CHICORY LABEL REPRO FRAMED
$10.95

Chicory Italian Dandelion Use 4 Coffee 900 seeds! ZANNA
$0.99

Cafe Du Monde - Coffee and Chicory - New Orleans
$0.99

Café Du Monde Coffee and Chicory Of New Orleans 15 oz.
$6.99

Café Du Monde Coffee and Chicory Of New Orleans 30 oz.
$13.49

Art Poster Print - Coffee & Chicory - Artist: Barbara Nicholson - Poster Size: 10.25 X 14.25 inches

High quality art poster. DirectForSale sells over 300,000 different art posters.Browse our store and shop for all your Art posters with DirectForSale. This Coffee & Chicory Poster is made with High Quality Poster paper and is made for years of enjoyment. Primary poster color= Sage Green** Secondary poster color= brick red. Note: This item is not available for express shipping....

Art Poster Print - Coffee Chicory - Artist: Barbara Nicholson - Poster Size: 0 X 0 inches
$32.36
.style3 { font-size: 18px;font-weight: bold;} .style5 {font-size: 18px} .style6 {color: #0033FF} "Coffee Chicory" by Barbara Nicholson High quality art poster. Direct4sale sells over 300,000 different art posters. Browse our store and shop for all your Art posters with Direct4sale. This Coffee ChicoryPoster is made with High Quality Poster paper and is made for years of enjoyment. Poster Si...

Art Poster Print - Coffee Chicory - Artist: Barbara Nicholson - Poster Size: 0 X 0 inches
$32.36
.style3 { font-size: 18px;font-weight: bold;} .style5 {font-size: 18px} .style6 {color: #0033FF} "Coffee Chicory" by Barbara Nicholson High quality art poster. ASuperShop sells over 300,000 different art posters. Browse our store and shop for all your Art posters with ASuperShop. This Coffee ChicoryPoster is made with High Quality Poster paper and is made for years of enjoyment. Poster Size...