CHICORY COFFEE: COFFEE WITHOUT CFFEINE!

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Ingredients to prepare Chicory Coffee

• 1 cup of fresh chicory roots
• 1 cup of roasted Arabica coffee beans

Directions to prepare Chicory Coffee

• Clean the chicory roots, then cut them into 1-inch pieces.
• The chicory roots should be baked at 300°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool.
• Combine the roasted chicory roots and ground Coffee in equal amounts.
• Brew your chicory coffee using your preferred technique.

Chicory's caffeine content

Chicory doesn't contain any caffeine. If you mix it with Coffee, you will get the caffeine effects from the coffee portion of the beverage.

Some Chicory Coffee Recipes

As we know the benefits of sipping Chicory, let's try a few Chicory drink ideas that taste, smell, and feel exactly like your regular Coffee. 

1. Pure Coffee Alternative Beverage

• Pour one heaping spoonful of Chicory coffee into a cup.
• Pour 250 ml of boiling water into the cup. Allow it to steep for about 15 minutes.
• To improve the flavor of your Coffee or tea, mix in a dash of soy or coconut milk. It brings out stronger coffee tones in the tea.
• Use a tea infuser straw to filter your tasty coffee substitute and start sipping!

2. Cold-brew coffee with Chicory

Ingredients-

• 8 ounces of chicory coffee
• eight glasses of cold water.
• 1-2 14-ounce cans of sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tbsp of vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp of vanilla extract

Directions-

• Pour the Coffee into a large mixing bowl and add the 8 cups of water. Gently stir.
• Place a strainer with a coffee filter over a pitcher. Pour the Coffee through a strainer into the pitcher.
• Add the vanilla essence and condensed milk.
• To chill, cover and place in the fridge. If you want your coffee cooler, serve it with ice cubes.

Health Benefits of Chicory Coffee

DISCLAIMER-  This blog does not provide you with any medical advice. It is strictly meant to be an informational and recipe blog only. Please consult your physician or medical expert for what works best for you.

1. It could benefit intestinal health - Due to the presence of inulin fiber, a prebiotic that encourages the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, it is thought to help improve the health of the gut microbiota. It may benefit your digestive health because it is a good source of fiber. Additionally, Chicory may aid in enhancing bowel movements and easing constipation.
2. It helps in reducing blood sugar - Again, it is said that the inulin in Chicory lowers blood sugar levels in people. Another study found that giving 49 diabetic women 10 grams of inulin daily as a supplement reduced their fasting blood sugar levels by over 8.5%.
3. It might reduce inflammation - Diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer are brought on by chronic inflammation. Chicory roots have anti-inflammatory qualities, according to some research. 
4. Aids in Losing Weight - Chicory coffee contains inulin and has a lower calorie and fat content. This Coffee makes it simpler to lose weight without feeling deprived.
5. Improves Mental Health - As people get older, their ability to concentrate and recall specific information may decline, making brain health even more crucial. Chicory may help with these. Chicory root also includes manganese and vitamin B6, both beneficial to brain health.

Summing up on Chicory Coffee 

Chicory coffee has a long history with practical and modern applications. People are turning to it because of its health advantages and coffee-like, caffeine-free flavor. Any coffee recipe may be used using Chicory as a replacement. You may experiment in similar ways because there is no distinction between serving this Coffee and regular Coffee. Perhaps you'll find that you prefer Chicory over actual Coffee.