"Sheryl Rosen" > wrote in message
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> in article VMlkb.27178$N94.3508@lakeread02, Dave at
> wrote on 10/18/03 9:28 PM:
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> > "FERRANTE" > wrote in message
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> > We drink French Market brand (coffee/chicory blend in the red can - they
> > have several blends). It's similar to Cafe du Monde, but stronger I
think
> > (which is to my liking). Three scoops is stronger than a full load of
> > espresso to me (so it comes out being cheaper per pound than using more
of
> > the less expensive types/brands). Luckily, many of the grocers in our
area
> > have started carrying it (we were having it shipped in prior).
> >
> >
>
> What exactly does chicory do for coffee?
>
> I never understood that. Chicory is a leafy green, isn't it? How would
> dilluting your coffee grounds with a leafy green vegetable be preferable
to
> straight coffee.
>
> Not being argumentative, just don't really understand what it is and would
> like to know.
>
> thanks.
Adding chickory to coffee is very common in the south. My understanding is
that the practice orginated in order to stretch coffee further. It does
have some caffiene and makes for a very strong pot of coffee. I grew up on
'coffee milk' made with Community coffee and chickory. My folks still drink
it. It is less expensive but after drinking real coffee for many years, I
find it to taste too strong for my liking.
j
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