Re: chicory
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: chicory
- From: L*@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 01:55:25 EDT
> Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 22:46:21 -0500
> From: "Barb Pernacciaro" <bpern@idcnet.com>
> I believe this roadside chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a plant used as a
> coffee extender - the roots are dried and ground up to mix with ground
> coffee. Has anyone tasted this?
Yes, I've tasted it, and I rather like it. The famous coffee served at the
French Market in New Orleans is made with chicory. People have been drinking
it there for over 150 years at the Cafe Du Monde where it is served with
beignets (yummy French doughnuts). The chicory adds a sort of bitter, nutty
flavor to the coffee. It is quite good in cafe au lait, which is how it is
traditionally served in New Orleans. Last time I was there I tried coffee
and chicory black and found it too bitter without the hot milk. If you want
to try it and can't get to New Orleans you might be able to find it at a
local supermarket. Here in St. Louis coffee with chicory is sold in red cans
under the label French Market Coffee. It is produced in New Orleans and I
think distributed nationally. --Janis
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