Tasty & convenient coffee alternative
I'm somewhat new to chicory, but have been drawn to it in search of a cup of something warm to drink in the mornings to replace my previously daily cups of coffee. I'd previously purchased the Leroux brand of instant chicory a couple of times, but was drawn to Prewett's for being organic. The pricing and availability of either brand seems to change on a somewhat regular basis, but depending on when you catch it, Prewett's can sometimes be a better value...and for organic, that's pretty impressive. Another difference I noticed between the two is that Leroux recommends 3tsp for every 8oz of water, while Prewett's suggests only 1tsp per cup of water...either actually vary based upon your taste/preference. I find 2tsp is adequate for me with either brand. I do think that Leroux has a slightly more sweet flavor to it than Prewett's.<br /><br />Shipping time for this product took longer than I'd anticipated since it wasn't offered with Prime...since I'd run out of my stash of Leroux, I wound up purchasing some *actual* chicory (Frontier Natural Products Organic Roasted Chicory Root Granules, 16 Ounce) (vs. instant) to tide me over (the Leroux pricing at the time was more than I'd like to spend). Maybe it's just because I started out with the instant kind to begin with, but I think I actually prefer the instant chicory over the chicory granules :T It's more convenient and I like the instant's flavor better!<br /><br />I drink anywhere from 2-6 cups of this stuff every day, so I go through it relatively quickly. When I run through this current supply, I'll be back to see if Prewett's is still in stock at a reasonable price.
Rating: 4 stars