I am a self-proclaimed coffee lover. Unfortunately, however, stimulants don’t work well for me. I can have a 12-ounce cup of coffee at 10 a.m. and still be wide awake at 10 p.m. Over the years, I have gone back and forth between regular coffee and decaf, but then I discovered the enjoyable benefits of herbal coffee substitutes and found a new warm beverage to love–chicory and dandelion root coffee!
Chicory (Chichorium intybus) and Dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis) plants are Eurasian, meaning they are from both Europe and Asia. Both plants however, made the jump across the pond to North America and are now extremely common weeds that grow almost everywhere. *Traditionally, they were used to support digestive, gastrointestinal, and liver health, as well as overall general health and well-being. Chicory has been used in Europe as a well-known coffee additive and substitute for many years but drinking chicory didn’t become popular in the Americas until the Civil War, when coffee imports were blocked.
Chicory and dandelion have a wonderful earthy and coffee-like taste. Once you try it this herbal “coffee” recipe, I think you will see why it is a lovely substitute to start your day.
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Directions
You can play around with other fun ingredients to spice or sweeten up your beverage. Try adding:
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*This statement have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only