Cafe Du Monde Chicory Coffee
When I think about chicory coffee, I connect it with Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans. They are one of the most iconic purveyors of chicory coffee and have been open in the heart of the French Market since 1862 .
Chicory coffee has an extremely unique profile. It is similar to a dark roast coffee in the sense that it has a deep roasted flavor, but it blends with an earthy bitterness from the addition of chicory root.
The chicory root in the Cafe Du Monde blend is very strong when compared to other chicory coffee blends that I have tried and it carries the smokiness and heartiness of the traditional dark roast.
In my opinion, chicory coffee is an acquired taste. The first time I tried it I thought the coffee was far too bitter. But after a few more hearty sips, I have grown to love this coffee and enjoy the dark earthiness that it brings to my routine.
If you are curious about trying Chicory Coffee, definitely pick up a can from Cafe Du Monde and brew it in a French press. I use my typical brewing measurements of 50g coffee grounds, 200F water, steep 3-5 minutes.
Cheers,
Mrs. Brew