I love coffee. I could easily be one of those people drinking pot after pot, but I limit myself to one or two (large) mugs per day. On the two-mug days, I can tell that it makes me a little buzzy; probably not good for me. I started buying decaf but heard that there may be health concerns with the chemical used in decaffeination.
Recently I bought a bag of French chicory, which is often touted as a naturally caffeine free coffee alternative. The first time I tried it, I used the same proportions as coffee and found it a bit too strong. Today I reduced the chicory, added a touch of oatmilk and that worked well. I wouldn’t say it tastes like coffee but it definitely has coffee’s bracing bitterness. So I recommend it. On those days when I want a second mug of coffee, I plan to drink chicory.
