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The French first used chicory in their coffee during their Civil War, when coffee was scarce. The addition of chicory, the roasted root of the endive plant, not only made their coffee last longer, it also softened the coffee's bitterness and gave it a chocolaty flavor. The custom of blending coffee and chicory outlived the war and migrated to the area around Lafayette, Louisiana with the Acadians. Available at the world-famous Café du Monde in New Orleans since the 1860's, it is best enjoyed either black or "au lait" (half coffee and half steamed milk). Varieties sold separately.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 4 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Great Coffe[...]

By xrunner

from Chicago, IL on 5/19/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Balanced Acidity, Exceptional/Interesting Flavor, Pleasing Aroma, Pleasing Roast, Smooth Taste

Best Uses:

Manual Pour-Over/Drip

Describe Yourself:

Average Joe

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coffee and Chicory by Cafe du Monde:

I really like this coffee for its strength and unique flavor

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Have to try this once in your life

By Ed from Carson CIty, NV on 3/27/2008

Pros:

Attractive Mouthfeel/Body, Balanced Acidity, Exceptional/Interesting Flavor

Best Uses:

Automatic Drip/Filter

Describe Yourself:

Average Joe

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coffee and Chicory by Cafe du Monde:

I tried this coffee for the first time this past Christmas (2007) while in New Orleans and became an instant fan, purchasing 3 cans to take home. This coffee is traditionally served with milk or cream, I believe at a 50/50 mix. Once home I brought a can of coffee into work and served it up to the guys. Everybody enjoyed the chickoree accent and felt it was a pleasant and unique taste and better than average coffee.

VERY NICE AND DARK

By JERBEAR

from Bristol, VT on 2/6/2008

Pros:

Aroma, Full Body, Very Strong

Best Uses:

Morning

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coffee and Chicory by Cafe du Monde:

VERY STRONG, BUT LOTS OF FLAVOR. WILL BUY AGAIN.

Reminiscent of European coffee houses

By Kg from Ortonville, MI on 1/10/2008

Pros:

Aroma, Full Body

Cons:

Odd flavor

Best Uses:

Morning

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coffee and Chicory by Cafe du Monde:

I found it a refreshing change, my husband does not like it at all.

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