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in article , zxcvbob at
wrote on 10/19/03 2:19 PM:

> Sheryl Rosen wrote:
>> in article VMlkb.27178$N94.3508@lakeread02, Dave at
>> wrote on 10/18/03 9:28 PM:
>>
>>
>>> "FERRANTE" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>
>>> 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.
>>
>
> 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.
>
> Best regards,
> Bob
>

Ick.
I'll stick to Maxwell House.
Thanks for the info.