Frontier Co-op Organic Roasted Chicory Root Granules 1lb - Chicory Root Coffee Substitute Alternative

If you are looking for a perfect coffee analog that is free of caffeine, this ain't it. When the bag is freshly opened, the smell is more like subtly sweet, and earthy, not the least bit comparable to coffee. As a result of this the experience is not quite the same (not relying on caffeine by the way). I'm able to use it with my coffee grinder to grind it to a finer grade for use of my preferred brewing methods. The flavor easily blends in with regular coffee, I only notice a reduced punch from the lack of caffeine. Later on I tried some on its own without coffee, and I was surprised after grinding it a bit finer: it did smell a bit more like coffee (specifically instant coffee). When I prepared it as I do with regular coffee, it wasn't too terribly different from instant coffee. It still lacked the aromatic punch I normally enjoy from grinding whole beans fresh, and even experience from ground coffee you buy from the store. I usually mix it with my normal coffee beans as a way to reduce how much caffeine I'm consuming in a day. First time using chicory root at all, I will need some time to compare to other brands. When using my coffee tamper to help compact the grounds in the brewing basket of my espresso machine, chicory has a tendency to stick to the metal surface (probably because it lacks the national oils that exist within coffee grounds). The bag is not resealable, so I suggest you get it when you have some means of resealing it to protect and extend the shelf life of it. I use a glass jar with a silicone seal surrounding the base of a bamboo lid.

Although I have only tried one other brand of chicory, I so like this brand. It is not expensive and the taste is satisfying. K cold brew it. I placea quarter cup of grounds into a filter bag, place that in a quart jar with cold water and let it sit on the counter for 24 hours. I then take out the filter bag, fill the jar with water to the top--to make-up for the displaced filter bag--and store it in the fridge. I can grab a cup anytime and heat it up, or drink it cold in summer time. It is a nice alternative to coffee, and has nutritional value. This is a good product.

Replacing one tablespoon of coffee with this chickory to reduce coffee intake. Tastes great

I like this product alone as a coffee substitute, but I LOVE it mixed with roasted dandelion root. I have a friend who uses 1 tsp. of each to make his "chicory/dandelion coffee". But I find the chicory so dense and strong that I've reduced it to 1/2 tsp. per whole tsp. of roasted dandelion root - for about 10 oz. water. I'm a big enthusiast of dandelion root for it's liver- and kidney-cleansing effects, and of chicory root for it's high inulin content - good for the gut! Oh, and this roasted chicory root made it easy for me to quit drinking coffee a year ago because it gives a robustness to my cup that dandelion root alone is missing. I lived in Italy for many years and was accustomed to espresso strength and density! At times I've run out of dandelion root, and made my "coffee" with 1 full tsp. chicory root per 10 oz. water. One could even imitate espresso by using chicory only and reducing the amount of water. A little of this goes a long way! Really enriches a cup of something hot. And the quality of this organic produce seems excellent. As much as I like this root, and enjoy it as a staple in my diet, I'm a little concerned because it seems to be staining my teeth. It certainly has stained the stainless steel saucepan in which I simmer it. Trying natural tooth whitening methods like oil pulling, brushing with a baking soda brine, sometimes rinsing with a few drops of 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide in a few ounces of water. Not sure whether it's the chicory staining my enamel, or rather that my enamel has become translucent. So I'm doing a remineralizing protocol too, for general tooth health..

The jacket was shipped from China and arrived far, far faster than stated. The price was very reasonable, especially for the overall quality of the jacket. I am normally a small but reading the reviews that the jacket ran on the small side; I therefore ordered a medium and it fits perfectly. The jacket is a made from a light weight corduroy material and is lined and is well made. Overall, I am happy with the jacket but the leopard print does not appear to be the leopard pattern shown in the picture, which was disappointing. In my opinion the print that arrived makes the jacket look a bit cheap therefore that’s my reason for giving the jacket a four star rating instead of a five. But overall the jacket was a bargain and the seller shipped very fast.

Never ordered from Frontier before and been looking for some chicory to drink. This came in a well sealed package and was fresh and ready to brew. To me it tastes great! Most people mix it with coffee. I like brewed strong on it's own and mixed with cream or milk and some sugar. I just pour some of the chicory in a glass pot or container (sometimes I use a 2 cup measuring cup), pour hot just barely boiling water over it, and let it sit for a few minutes, then pour it in a glass through a fine strainer. mix it 50/50 with microwaved 2% milk and sweeten to taste. It's great in coffee too, just do the same and add to your cup to taste. I personally don't think it's that bitter, but I really like bittersweet foods and drinks. For me it's a great coffee substitute (I'm trying to cut back on caffeine, and I have reflux so don't want too much acid) and a great way to have a warm drink and unwind. Chicory is supposed to be great for your liver too! I will order from them again. Very pleased.

I'm coffee obsessed and when I was having adrenal issues, my doctor recommended skipping the caffeine (which I had kinda known and already started). Though I expected horrible caffeine withdrawals, it wasn't all that bad. I realized I didn't really *need* coffee like I had previously thought, but I really liked it. I tried drinking tea in the morning (even rich flavored ones) but it just didn't cut it. I wanted that full bodied, warm drink in the morning, something with a little substance to hold me over until I was ready to eat. The same doc actually on telling me a story said about the same thing, and recommend this to me. I ordered it and tried right away, and it actually fits the bill! I don't even notice the difference when it's hot (I told people, if you make coffee and this up the same way (I add creamer and milk) and handed them both to me and said they were just two different types of coffee, I would believe it!) now when it cools some, which usually I still like drinking coffee then, it does taste less like coffee, but it's still very good. My mom had ordered another brand (Dandy Blend) that was chicory and dandelion root (I wanted to try the straight chicory before branching out) and we traded some of each. That one was also very good but less coffee-like, but still had a rich, nice flavor. That one is interesting and different because it was more of a powder and I made it in my coffee maker and it all dissolved. This one is more like coffee when you put it in the coffee maker, it's more like a grind and leaves the grounds behind. For anyone looking for that coffee fix without the caffeine, this is a great way to go. Plus all the health benefits, it's just a great choice! Once everything heals up I'll probably still drink this and save coffee for the times I really need that kick of energy!

This is the most delicious, coffee-like coffee sub I have ever had, and I have had a ton of them. I love both Teeccino & Dandy Blend, but this plain chicory is something special. It tastes & smells very high quality. It has a robust complex flavor; full-bodied, rich & smooth with a lovely bitter edge. I have to avoid acidic substances, and although I haven't tested the acidity, I haven't had any negative reaction to it, meaning it's low acid from that personal evidence. It's just so coffee-like it's no wonder chicory has been used for centuries to blend with coffee. I remember my grandmother telling me they used it during the war (WW2) to stretch their coffee rations, so it would last longer. Definitely pleasantly surprised, even though I probably shouldn't be since Frontier coop always delivers the good stuff in my experience.