Café Du Monde Chicory Coffee

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The taste for coffee and chicory was developed by the French during their civil war. Coffee was scarce during those times, and they found that chicory added body and flavor to the brew. The Acadians from Nova Scotia brought this taste and many other french customs (heritage) to Louisiana. Chicory is the root of the endive plant. Endive is a type of lettuce. The root of the plant is roasted and ground. It is added to the coffee to soften the bitter edge of the dark roasted coffee. It adds an almost chocolate flavor Same Coffee and Chicory sold in their coffee stands in New Orleans15oz canBold Rich FlavorEasy open can and lidEasy to make and serve Show more