zxcvbob wrote:

> They roast the chicory *roots* and add them to the coffee to extend it. (I
> think dandelion roots work, too.) It changes the taste, and some folks
> develop a liking for it. I don't like the stuff.


You have to be careful as to the coffee - chicory ratio. Too much and
the coffee is undrinkable. I find chicory gives coffee a rich
"undertaste" - coffee without tastes weak and bitter. It's
indispensable!

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Best
Greg