I've had coffee laced with chickory in the past and liked it. The other day the local health food store (and gathering place for sickly, anemic looking people) had some roasted chickory for sale. It was pretty expensive compared to even the fancy roast coffee, but I took a chance.
The first I brewed was just a little too dang strong. It stained the glass in my coffee maker! I cut it with some hot water and enjoyed a couple good cups of morning wake-up. Nice bitterness with interesting earthy flavors. Typically I like my coffee like I like my women....bitter.* But I think tomorrow morning I might try a dash of cream and just a hint of sweetener.
Anyone else in here a fan or chickory?
*It's an acquired taste.