New Orleans Chicory Coffee Recipe

This is chicory—and it has been valued for generations as both a food and an herbal ally. 🌿 Chicory root contains inulin, a prebiotic fiber that helps nourish the beneficial bacteria in the gut. It has also traditionally been used as a bitter herb to support digestion, appetite, and healthy digestive function. The root can be dried, roasted, and brewed as a rich, caffeine-free coffee alternative, while the young leaves can be enjoyed as a bitter green. Even the flowers offer something beautiful