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Sheryl Rosen wrote:
> 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.
>

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