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

Excellent quality.

We can’t drink coffee, so switched to chicory. This doesn’t taste like coffee, IMO, but that’s just fine. It’s a great prebiotic and works well as our morning hot beverage. We make bulletproof chicory! Lol. Whip it up in the blender with collagen, ghee, Ceylon cinnamon and some monk fruit sweetener.

I love using Frontier Co-op Organic Roasted Chicory Root Granules! I mix a small amount with my regular coffee grounds, and it really enhances the flavor—makes my coffee taste smoother and richer. I also appreciate the added health benefits, like supporting good gut bacteria and helping to curb my appetite. It’s a simple way to make my morning coffee both tastier and a little healthier.

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.

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..