VersatileFaerie t1_jefo3qw wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:47 PM

From what I have heard from people who like it, you never want to drink it plain. It needs milk or a creamer to balance out the taste. So if you enjoy your coffee with put any additions or with very little sugar or creamer, you will not find a way to enjoy chicory coffee. I have heard dandelion coffee is closer to the taste of coffee without having any actual coffee in it. The problem is that it is hard to find in most places and you would have to grow them yourself since so many people use chemicals on their lawns. I've thought about growing them in a pot since I rent, but my cats are rude and eat any plant I try to grow, so I have given up until I have more space.

typhoidtimmy t1_jefptnl wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:58 PM

Chicory drinker here on occasion

Absolutely. Needs milk or something to cut the bite. And that bite is damn big.

Edit: Now I want to try it with condensed milk. That sounds delicious.

Jameszhang73 t1_jeftdis wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:21 PM

Try it at any Vietnamese restaurant. Most use Cafe du Monde coffee grounds with condensed milk

bolanrox t1_jefwej1 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:41 PM

i've had Thai iced coffee and tea (the tea is way better imo) plenty. Assuming its similar?

Jameszhang73 t1_jeg1bff wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:14 PM

I'm not as familiar with Thai coffee but it does look similar from what I can see. Viet coffee is less spiced and more sweet.

ksdkjlf t1_jegnwkv wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:47 PM

Thai coffee is really interesting: it's usually not just coffee. The most common brand I see — this one — is actually only 50% coffee, along with roasted corn and soy. Other common ingredients are sesame, cardamom, and rice. So, similar to Viet coffee in that it's sort of filled out with lesser ingredients, but the flavor profile of Thai coffee is pretty unique

Music_City_Madman t1_jefnbfe wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:42 PM

I tried it twice now and I just can’t enjoy it as much as coffee. You can definitely tell the difference unless you’re used to it.

MonkeysOnMyBottom t1_jefk7tt wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:21 PM

This is entirely accurate

tonyisadork t1_jefxnb7 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:50 PM

No, you're right. It's gross. Helps ya poop, though!

lorddoa t1_jeg1oix wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:17 PM

Back in the early 2000s, Texas prisons had two types of coffee. Foldger's instant for like $4.00 a can and a brand of Chicory I can't remember for $1.00. I only made the mistake of getting chicory once.

Davethephotoguy t1_jeg7nm7 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:56 PM

I received chicory as a gift. You’re not wrong, it tastes like ass.

MN8616 t1_jegvpw7 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:44 PM

Back in the day went to NO on business and host took me for "coffee". Definitely an acquired taste. Definitely needs milk to "soften" it.

TIL that New Orleans chicory coffee mix started during the American Civil War when Union naval blockades cut off the port of New Orleans bringing coffee shipments to a halt. New Orleanians looking for their coffee fix began mixing chicory with coffee to stretch out the supply.

grease-beef-patty t1_jef55mm wrote on March 31, 2023 at 3:44 PM