Chicory root is being added to many packaged foods, and enjoyed as a coffee substitute. Here's what you need to know about it. If you've seen chicory root coffee at the grocery store and been confused ...

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It's not coffee, but people certainly do drink it that way.

If you've ever had a café au lait in New Orleans, you know what we're talking about. Chicory, or more precisely chicory root, has been around for centuries. It wasn’t until recently, however, that ...

Throughout history, some vegetables have been more than just food — they were reliable staples during hard seasons when other ...

The chicory plant is the key component of chicory coffee. It’s roots are roasted, ground and brewed to create a coffee-tasting drink that’s not actually coffee. The idea is that you can drink it on ...

If you've seen chicory root coffee at the grocery store and been confused about what it actually is, you're not alone. While many have embraced eating the leaves of chicory plants—tightly packed heads ...