Chicory root is being added to many packaged foods, and enjoyed as a coffee substitute. Here's what you need to know about it. If you've seen chicory root coffee at the grocery store and been confused ...

If you've ever had a café au lait in New Orleans, you know what we're talking about. Chicory, or more precisely chicory root, has been around for centuries. It wasn’t until recently, however, that ...

Ancient Egyptians first used chicory root for food and medicine. Learn why this dandelion-like plant is experiencing a modern renaissance. Chicory appears to be having a moment. Although the plant’s ...

If you’ve ever sipped a café au lait in the French Quarter, you have tasted chicory’s signature notes. But hidden in that cup is a humble root whose story is bigger than a single sip. To learn more ...

You may have heard of chicory (perhaps on a trip to New Orleans), and you might’ve even tasted it. But what the heck is chicory—and why is it in your coffee? Chicory, or Cichorium intybus, is a woody, ...