Have you tried all the types of coffee the world has to offer? As a passionate coffee drinker, I’d like to say yes, but I haven’t traveled the world, nor do I have the time or money. However, if you want to try something new when it comes to coffee, a nice cup of coffee and radicchio may do the trick.

What is chicory?

I’m glad you asked. Chicory is just another herb that can be roasted and ground after it has been dried. It is known as a perennial herb, which means that it grows in all seasons. It looks like a flower with purple petals and its leaves can be used in a salad. The root is the part that is roasted and was used as a coffee substitute in the 18th century.

Of course, fantasy doesn’t have to be a substitute. It can be combined with coffee for a unique flavor. The general rule of thumb is, two parts coffee and one part radicchio and most use a French coffee press.

Enough with all this history, now it’s time to find out what kind of chicory coffee you need to buy. Here are the top 3 brands of chicory coffee…

1. Union

This coffee used to be available only in New Orleans, but now you can buy it on the French Market website. You will find that it has a smooth flavor and you will notice a hint of chocolate.

2. French market

This is the classic blend straight from the French market. You can also buy it from their website. As the description on the website states: “This is the glorious black liquid gold you look for every time you leave NOLA.”

3.Community

Community coffee certainly deserves its place among the top three brands of chicory coffee. It has the smoothest flavor of all with the perfect blend of dark roast coffee and European radicchio.

It’s always good to find new flavors and different ways of drinking coffee. Chicory coffee is a great way to try a New Orleans coffee you may never have heard of. Now you know which brand to buy.