Taste Like Coffee!
This was my first time having chicory, I knew that it was a coffee substitute but never expected it would taste this similar. Classic coffee notes with notes of a hazel, or other nut, creamer.
Famous in New Orleans, roasted chicory root is often blended with coffee to create the ubiquitous Louisiana beverage. However, instead of combining it with coffee, we’ve decided to blend organic chicory root with organic chaga to create a caffeine-free herbal tea that is a great alternative to coffee and offers all the health properties of the chicory root and Arctic chaga mushroom. Not only does this blend look like ground coffee, it brews up a thick, rich cup that has the same dark brown liquor and a similar flavor. Excellent with milk and a touch of honey, this organic herbal tea can be prepared in a standard coffee maker, french press, or as a loose leaf tea. It also makes a great iced beverage!
The chaga-chicory combination not only tastes great, but creates a healthful 1-2 punch! Chicory is quickly gaining attention for its prebiotic health benefits. Prebiotics are a helpful companion to the more well-known probiotic. Chaga is an Arctic mushroom that has been used in folk medicine to alleviate gastrointestinal ailments and to boost immunity. It is also known as an adaptogen which is believed to help lower stress levels. The organic chaga used in our blend is sourced from the Finnish lapland forests where chaga has been wild-harvested for centuries to make “mushroom tea.”
Ingredients: organic roasted chicory root, organic chaga mushroom extract
Our delicious blended teas use the same top-quality organic teas and/or botanicals offered in our single origin varieties, but are comprised of teas, herbs, fruit, and/or flowers of multiple origins and/or varieties. When blending our teas, our goal is to create a cup with a specific flavor profile in mind. Unlike single origin teas, which can vary from harvest to harvest (just like wine!), blended teas trade seasonal variation for year-to-year consistency. As a result, the formula and/or appearance of our blends may change over time, but you can rest assured that you’ll always receive an organic cup of tea with consistent flavor.
At Arbor Teas, we believe tea should be brewed to suit your personal taste. We’re happy to make recommendations to get you started, but don’t hesitate to experiment! When brewing your tea, your main considerations are tea quantity, water temperature, and steeping time. We recommend herbal and rooibos teas to be steeped for 5 to 7 minutes in water heated to a full rolling boil. For the best flavor, use fresh water whenever possible, and avoid overboiling. If you want a stronger brew, just use more tea. And don’t forget to re-steep your tea leaves to get the most out of your leaf!
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"This is my comfort tea of choice. I anticipate brewing this tea when I'm on my way home on a cold day. On a hot day I like to dress it up with a touch of honey & milk. On ice, a graham cracker flavor in the tea is enhanced!"
"Sometimes you want the taste of coffee, but not the crazy rush and energy dive. This fits the bill! Smooth and tasty!"
"Chaga increases the body of this brew and adds a nice earthiness that compliments the more prominent chicory root. I call it Chaga-licious! :)"
This was my first time having chicory, I knew that it was a coffee substitute but never expected it would taste this similar. Classic coffee notes with notes of a hazel, or other nut, creamer.
I have to limit my caffeine right now and I have really been missing coffee in the mornings. I like the flavor of this more than coffee! Not bitter and so smooth, but you still get that dark roasted flavor. I put creamer in it and it's fantastic. Pairs really well with desserts, like coffee does. My young kids enjoy it as well and love drinking "coffee" with daddy in the morning. This was probably our top tea of the teas we bought.
I bought a lot of sample sizes from all the herbal teas from this site. This is one of my top favorites so far. I am not a coffee drinker but I love the deep flavor and aroma! Great for winter and even more delicious with soy milk and honey if you'd like. Will be buying again soon!
...if you're like me, one of the unlucky people who can't digest it well. I learned the hard way, after eating a whole bunch of Jerusalem artichokes/sunchokes, which, like chicory, are high in inulin. I had some of the worst bloating, gas, and flatulence I've ever experienced. Intrigued by the idea of chaga, I ordered a sample of this tea, without first reading that chicory is high in inulin. Well, what do you know, within minutes—literally—of drinking a cup, I started getting gassy. It's really too bad, because it's such a delicious brew! I wish I could order more, but since I can't handle the inulin, I can't.
This product is absolutely divine! It is as comforting as it is onctuous. I had never had chicory before and i was smitten after the first sip. Great nose, great texture, lovely taste...
I have tried other chicory brands and it's always too bitter and strong and makes me feel like I wasted my money. This tea is ***outstanding*** as a coffee replacement. I can no longer drink coffee and even the caffeine in my light green tea was starting to bother me as well. This is like a light roast coffee. Very mild, smooth, zero bitterness with a nice neutral flavor that wont make me get tired of it. Works wonderfully with a cream and/or sugar. No stomach upset. I feel like it might even be helping my digestive system. It brews very dark and rich. I'm a big fan. I love having this as a caffeine free option but still feel like I have a fulfilling, hot beverage in the morning. It's a bonus that both ingredients are organic!
This is by far the best coffee alternative I have tried. It has 'body' and a pleasant deep roasted flavor but doesn't taste burnt like similar products I've tried. Highly recommend trying this out! I also liked having the option to buy as a small sample first.
When I drink coffee, it is black and medium roasted pour over Columbian. Simple. This Organic Chaga Chicory was good by itself. If I added sweetner, it was a bit too sweet for me. But then for fun I added some Turkey Hill Vanilla Salted Caramel Ice Cream. It was like an Italian cappuccino. Memories of Italy come to mind. Totally hooked on this one and I highly recommend this for a no caffeine treat. Still a treat even without the ice cream.
I was hesitant to try this. I added heavy cream to the cup. It is delicious. So I ordered the large bag. I quit coffee, drink green tea and rooibios tea. Now this! Yum!
Tried a sample of this on a whim and it immediately became my favorite afternoon drink! Earthy, full-bodied and a little sweet -- great straight up but as others have said, with honey and a little milk it's extra good. Will be keeping this stocked on my "tea shelf" for as long as Arbor Teas carries it (hopefully forever!).
This is such a lovely and rich tea. When I make it into a latte with oat milk, it tastes like dark caramel or toffee. The color is also rich and dark and beautiful. This is my new favorite!
As someone who is caffeine sensitive and misses the mouthfeel and cosiness of coffee on the regular, this has become my go-to get that sensation with all the taste, richness, and color I miss. Makes excellent lattes and pairs especially well with a little maple syrup for sweetener.
I recently ordered a sample of this one as well as several others. I love this! I can not have coffee anymore due to health issues and it is truly a perfect replacement, I can not say enough about it. That says a lot as I am really picky about my tea. I have come back to order a bigger bag now!
Really does have a coffee like flavor and makes a great latte. It's also delicious brewed with some cacao powder to add a chocolatey element.
This is my perfect bedtime sip. Like enjoying a coffee at twilight, except soothing, no caffeine and easy on my stomach.
I am not a fan personally, although I enjoy the earthy aroma. My husband would give it 5 stars. He uses it as a coffee alternative. Use an infuser that has a very fine mesh, the tea is finely ground like coffee.
I ordered the sample size because I wasn't sure what to expect and whether it really would taste like coffee. To my surprise it does really taste similar to coffee. It isn't as bitter as coffee and has more of an earthy, herbal taste to it, but it is reminiscent enough of coffee that it satisfies the coffee craving. I had it with a little bit of unsweetened coconut milk in it and biscotti on the side. I'm reducing caffeine for health reasons so I will definitely order a larger size to have around. I found half a teaspoon was sufficient for brewing but the recommended teaspoon may produce a stronger cup.
Interesting! I can definitely taste the chicory and hints of mushroom. Smooth and full-bodied.
I just made this tea for the first time and I love it!! The smell in the package is like cocoa and berry. It makes an opaque, thick, dark brew with an aroma of pine, smoke, and brown sugar. The taste is like a slightly woody coffee with low bitterness in the finish. The second steep is a little bit lighter but still makes a robust cup. Fabulous tea, especially for anyone who likes coffee!
My husband is a big coffee drinker and he must have several cups a day. He is very impressed by the tea! He has it with almond milk and some sugar in raw. With his approval, We will be back for more for sure!
I have finally got approval from my skeptical coffee loving husband! He can't believe the "tea" is not only give him the satisfaction of coffee, and it's good for health! The tea is great with honey! We will be back for more!
My wife suggested I try this as a coffee substitute, I was skeptical. It's very earthy. It's like hot chocolate for coffee lovers! No acid bitterness.
I can't have coffee or tea, and no decaf of either. This chaga chicory tastes better than coffee to me! I'm so thankful for this!!!
I've been taking chaga for several years now in tincture form and am well aware of its many health benefits. I've also been aware that I'd really like to diminish my coffee intake. Enter this fabulous new blend, which is both energizing and hearty, and a perfect wake-up brew. It's pleasant (read: unbitter) enough for me to drink straight, but is also lovely with milk and honey. Can't wait for my full size to arrive!
Versatile stainless steel tea infuser for loose leaf tea available in three colors
Rich notes of almond and chocolate, medium body without astringency or bitterness