raw chicory root by itself is bitter , so when you add it to coffee it can make it more bitter. But adding chicory can also give your coffee a nutty or woody flavor – which some people like. Depending on how much chicory you add to your coffee, it can either barely be noticeable … Read more
raw chicory root tastes bitter, but roasting transforms it. During the roasting process inulin (a prebiotic fiber) in the root is converted to oxymethylfurfurol, which has a coffee-like aroma (but not flavor). In terms of taste, chicory is unique: strong, toasty, and nutty, with suggestions of burned-sugar Does chicory have flavor? It’s characterized by a … Read more