Chicory Drink
Your hearty, anytime,
caffeine-free coffee alternative
Chicory Drink
The root of the blue-flowered chicory plant is beloved in French artisanal coffee culture, where it has been blended with coffee since the trade blockades of the Napoleonic Wars.
Consumed on its own, roasted chicory makes for a delicious caffeine-free stand-in for coffee. Its pleasantly bitter, slightly nutty flavour, while unique to the discerning palette, is similar enough to coffee that many can't tell the difference, meaning that you can enjoy the ritual of coffee by day or night without worrying about the impact on your nervous system or your sleep cycle. There is even evidence that compounds in chicory can enhance sleep and reduce the impact of chronic sleep deprivation.
Did you know?
Studies have found that the compounds in chicory can improve gut flora composition, decrease intestinal permeability (make your gut less leaky), reduce GI symptoms, and even reduce rashes and respiratory infections.
The famed Café du Monde in New Orleans, where chicory-blended coffee has been served since 1862
How to Make The Perfect Cuppa
Ancient Roots Chicory Drink can be used to emulate any espresso-based drink. Add one teaspoon per cup, pour in freshly boiled water, and serve.
Enjoy it hot or iced, black or blended with any kind of milk or sweetener. Can also be prepared in a french press, moka pot, or espresso machine.
The Test of Time
Chicory root was used to treat digestive disorders in many systems of ancient medicine. It had a whole page dedicated to its uses in De Materia Medica, a 1st-Century Greek text that was the preeminent herbal encyclopaedia in Europe for over a thousand years.
The oldest surviving copy of De Materia Medica was made in the year 512 for Juliana Anicia, daughter of Roman Emperor Olybrius.
Ingredients: 100% Roasted Chicory Root
| Typical Nutritional Information | Per 100g | Per single serving (3g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ) | 1199 kJ | 36 kJ |
| Protein (g) | 5.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Glycaemic carbohydrate (g) | 68.5 g | 2 g |
| of which total sugar (g) | 11.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Total fat (g) | 0.4 g | 0 g |
| of which saturated fat (g) | < 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre (g) | 18.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Total sodium (mg) | 242 mg | 7.2 mg |
Allergens: None
The O.G. Digestive Supplement
The inulin (not to be confused with insulin) in chicory was the first substance to be classified as a prebiotic.
