Comments on: Because I Can, Vol. 2 – Chicory Coffee

By: Nate

Nate — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:46:44 +0000

Thank you for the info. Beautifully written!

By: sue

sue — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:00:02 +0000

Because I am sensitive to caffeine I was using Teecino ( a blend of roasted barley, chicory, carob,dates, almond, ect….) and I really enjoyed all the different flavors it comes in. Then I found out I am gluten sensitive and the barley was causing problems. I tried to find roasted chicory and carob online (to make my own barley free mix) and found that Frontier Natural Products Co-Op carries both and so much more. The quality is rich and aromatic. I fill a pint size container with a mix of the chicory and carob and freeze the rest. It’s been 6 months since I bought the original bags and they still taste as fresh as when they first arrived on my porch.

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:45:00 +0000

Thanks so much Hank for the info. I’ve been admiring these beautiful flowers for years not knowing what they were until my mom told me last summer while picking blackberries in the cow pasture. I’ve been curious about harvesting them, but wasn’t sure when the proper time was to harvest the root. I had no idea you could eat the root, leaves and use the whole stinkin’ plant! I do remember Postum and loved it! Can I just harvest the wild roots? I thought about maybe trying to collect some of the seeds, but when do they go to seed? And how to recognize them amongst the weeds? If nothing else, I might just order some seeds, if I can.

By: charlie

charlie — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:03:02 +0000

best post on roasting chicory I have found yet. As you noted, there are a lot of posts that sound like someone wasnt sure what they were doing or never actually roasted the roots. thank you for frank and engaging information!

By: Christoph

Christoph — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:30:40 +0000

Great blog! I was happy to find information on how to prepare chicory “coffee” after my own attempt. I haven’t fallen in love with the stuff but after my readings here I will have to go for it again. For an urban dweller who hardly strays from a supermarket when in hunt of a snack, preparing chicory definitely caused a reassessment of food in general and tubers in particular.

By: Rod

Rod — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:10:44 +0000

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Thanks for informative post,. I’m late to the thread but would mention that chicory leaf and endive are some of the most nutritious plants around. I prefer mine in soups and cooked dishes to remove bitterness.

By: Beth Robb

Beth Robb — Thu, 26 May 2011 00:04:18 +0000

Have been roasting my own coffee beans for awhile now and after a trip to “Norleans” and Cafe du Monde am going to try growing chicory and roasting it to add to my personal brand of coffee. I loved your info and pics.

By: olivia

olivia — Mon, 09 May 2011 22:44:59 +0000

sexiest thing I’ve ever read by a man. period.

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Cold-Brewed Iced Coffee, New Orleans Style | bake me away! — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:07:24 +0000

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