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# Unique Usage of Chicory Root in Beverage – making
## I. Chicory Root Tea
### 1. Simple Infusion Method
– **Materials Needed**: Chicory root, hot water.
– **Preparation Steps**:
– Wash the chicory root and cut it into thin slices or small pieces. Put an appropriate amount of chicory root into a teapot or cup. For about 200 ml of water, use approximately 5 – 10 grams of chicory root.
– Pour hot water with a temperature close to boiling point, around 90 – 95°C. Let it steep for 10 – 15 minutes. If the steeping time is shorter, the tea will have a lighter taste with a faint chicory root fragrance; if it is around 15 minutes, the tea will have a more intense flavor, and its bitterness and sweetness will be more pronounced.
– You can add honey or lemon slices according to personal taste. Adding honey can increase the sweetness and neutralize the bitterness of the chicory root itself, making the taste of the tea more mellow; adding lemon slices will add a fresh sourness, which contrasts with the taste of the chicory root, creating a refreshing drink.
### 2. Mixed Infusion Method
– **Materials Needed**: Chicory root, other herbs (such as mint, chamomile, etc.), hot water.
– **Preparation Steps**:
– Wash and slice the chicory root. Take an appropriate amount, for example, 5 grams. At the same time, prepare an appropriate amount of mint (3 – 5 leaves) or chamomile (3 – 5 flowers).
– Put the chicory root and other herbs together into a teapot and pour in 200 ml of hot water.
– Let it steep for 8 – 12 minutes. When the chicory root is mixed with mint for steeping, the bitterness of the chicory root will be moderated by the coolness of the mint, and the tea will have both the unique flavor of the chicory root and the refreshing coolness brought by the mint; when mixed with chamomile for steeping, the floral fragrance of chamomile will blend into the chicory root tea, making the aroma of the tea more complex and the taste more mellow.
## II. Chicory Root as a Coffee Substitute
### 1. Roasted Chicory Root “Coffee”
– **Materials Needed**: Chicory root, oven.
– **Preparation Steps**:
– Wash the chicory root and cut it into small pieces or thin slices. Spread the chicory root evenly on a baking tray and put it into an oven pre – heated to 180 – 200°C for roasting. The roasting time depends on the amount of chicory root and the thickness of the slices, generally requiring 20 – 30 minutes. Stir the chicory root occasionally during the roasting process to ensure even roasting. When the surface of the chicory root turns dark brown and emits a rich aroma, the roasting is complete.
– After cooling the roasted chicory root, grind it into a fine powder using a grinder. The ground chicory root powder can be used like coffee powder. It can be brewed with a coffee machine. For every 10 – 15 grams of chicory root powder, brew 150 – 200 ml of water. The brewed chicory root coffee substitute has a rich aroma and a bitterness similar to coffee but with the unique flavor of the chicory root.
### 2. Chicory Root – Coffee Mixed Beverage
– **Materials Needed**: Chicory root, coffee beans, grinder, coffee machine.
– **Preparation Steps**:
– Roast and grind the chicory root powder as described above, and at the same time, prepare coffee beans and grind them into powder. Mix the chicory root powder and coffee powder in a certain proportion, such as 1:3 or 1:2.
– Brew the mixed powder using a coffee machine. This mixed beverage combines the rich aroma of coffee and the unique flavor of the chicory root. The addition of the chicory root can reduce the bitterness of coffee and at the same time increase the layering of the drink.
Product Dimensions : 2.36 x 2.36 x 5.9 inches; 1 Pounds
Manufacturer : Plant Gift
ASIN : B0DKXMRD2J
Country of Origin : USA
– The texture of chicory root is firm. When cut, it gives a bit of resistance, and the inside is a creamy – white color. It has a certain density that makes it suitable for different types of cooking and preparation. For example, it doesn’t easily crumble when sliced thinly.
– Chicory root can be roasted and ground to make a coffee – like beverage. When roasted, it develops a rich, dark color and a deep, earthy aroma. The ground chicory root can be brewed in a coffee maker just like coffee beans. The resulting drink has a strong, bitter – sweet flavor that is somewhat similar to coffee but with its own unique character.
– To make chicory root tea, the root can be sliced or grated and then steeped in hot water for about 10 – 15 minutes. The tea has a mild, earthy flavor with a hint of bitterness. You can add a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint to the tea to enhance the flavor. The lemon adds a touch of acidity, while the mint gives a refreshing note.
– Chicory root can be incorporated into cookie recipes. Ground chicory root can be used in place of a small amount of flour. For example, in a batch of chocolate chip cookies, replacing 1/4 cup of flour with ground chicory root will give the cookies a different flavor profile. The cookies will have a more complex taste with an earthy flavor that pairs well with the sweetness of the chocolate chips.
– Chicory root can be used to make a unique pudding. First, make a chicory root – infused milk by simmering sliced chicory root in milk for about 15 – 20 minutes. Then use this milk to make a pudding. The pudding will have a distinct earthy flavor that sets it apart from traditional puddings. You can top it with a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra touch.
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