Herbaila Chicory Root Roasted Granules, 1 Pound, Chicory Coffee (Inulin, Prebiotic Dietary Fiber) Rich Flavor, Caffeine Free, Natural Tea and Coffee Substitute, Keto, Kosher

I been mixing this with my mushroom coffee and regular coffee for over a year and I can't do without it. The flavor is bold without the caffeine jitters. I don't like weak coffee but I also don't like the way I feel from to much caffeine. I can't see myself not having it added to my coffee/ mushroom coffee.

Everybody I know loves coffee, but it affects individuals differently. Some people get jittery, some can't sleep, then there is the heavy sweating--so I decided to look for a healthy substitute. I typed an healthy substitute for coffee in the AI, and Chicory came back as one of the queries. I purchased a bag and let me tell you, and from my perspective, this tastes better than coffee without all the negative effects. And you still don't have to stop drinking coffee: you can mix it in with the chicory to cut back the negative effects. I prefer to drink straight chicory with cream or creamer. Definitely exceeded expectations because I was skeptical before actually tasting it. Even after the first couple cups, I though it was a trick--or I would somehow discover this is okay, but not coffee. It's not the case--and I pretty much have my strength down at this point; it really tastes like nicely brewed gourmet coffee. Solid price point as well.

By doctor's orders, I've been away from coffee/caffiene for a week so far. Chicory has done well to curb coffee cravings. I find myself looking forward to a morning cup. It's flavor profile is quite similar to coffee. Earthy, rich, bitter aftertones. The aftertaste isn't great, just odd. It's like mixing coffee with tea followed by the bitter aftertaste of something like a grapefruit. It doesn't persist after a few sips. It's worth noting that a proper 10 minutes simmering the grounds and water will mellow this. As positives: it has a good effect on digestion and elimination, I'm more relaxed when I need to be, and I have consistent energy. It's because chicory is a very mild laxative and there's none of the tit-for-tat that comes with caffeine.

One of only two ground roasted chicory that I use for my Dark Roast & Chicory Coffee . . . . . EVERY MORNING.

Very pleasantly surprised as to how much like coffee it is. I’m a pretty hardcore coffee drinker, but had to cut back to 1 cup/day due to health issues. This chicory is pretty darn good. Yeah, it may have a few grounds but no big deal.I really enjoy it AND it’s a prebiotic so it’s good for your gut! Try it!

I absolutely love roasted coffee of all types. This is the best substitute for coffee especially when you find the right preparation for your taste. I make it by the pot full and it only requires a little bit, actually less amount you would use coffee. For cupfuls I add just a little in tea bags (make several for cups only), pour boiled water over the tea bag, let it steep and I am good to go. This bag lasted me almost a year as I am not a daily drinker (but am frequent) and I have given some away for others to try and they love it. I have never been one to drink black coffee period, so I add a little agave or sugar and creamer and I am good to go. Unlike coffee it can be refrigerated and used later in the day or next day (s) when I make a pot full without losing it's flavor because it is a tea/root.

This does NOT resemble a coffee flavor.Its got a bitter bite to it. Prehaps it will be better when i get use to it but for now?I need a good coffee substitute for health reasons have tried many but believe me there is nothing like the real thing.

I haven't brewed this before now and I think it tastes ok. I am going to use it instead of decaf in my 1:1 morning blend.BUT it has a California cancer warning on the bag. I will try to find a brand without that next time. It comes from India.