Chicory, also known as coffee grass, coffee radish and European chicory, belongs to the genus chicory in Compositae. It is a perennial herb with fleshy roots, blue corollas and wedge-shaped fruits. Chicory can be eaten as a leafy vegetable. Its roots are rich in inulin and aromatic substances, which can be used to extract coffee substitutes. The extracted bitter substances have the functions of stimulating appetite and helping digestion, and the yield is high.

Chicory is a woody flowering plant with blue flowers. The flowers and leaves of chicory are used in salads. You can cook chicory to eat its roots and leaves, and you can eat its leaves as celery. When you plant chicory, it becomes 30 to 100 cm long and has a life span of 3 to 7 years. Flower heads are usually 2 to 3 cm wide and are lavender or lavender in color, but they are also called light blue. Ground chicory root tastes like ground coffee beans. You can make chicory coffee with the combination of iconic coffee and chicory root.

For centuries, most people have used chicory root for cooking and medical purposes, and it is generally considered safe. When you have loss of appetite, gastrointestinal discomfort, liver and gallbladder disorders, cancer, and rapid heartbeat, you can use chicory as medicine. Some people use chicory leaf cream and apply it to the skin when it is red, swollen and inflamed.

Chicory contains nutrients such as manganese, vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus and vitamin C. Manganese is helpful for digestion and utilization. In order to produce specific neurotransmitters in the brain, vitamin B6 is needed. Potassium is necessary for muscle contraction. Phosphorus plays an important role in the formation of bones and teeth. So in general, chicory is good for health.

Louisiana is famous for its bold chicory mixture and flavored coffee. French market coffee, coffee roasting company in Kingston town, and chicory mixed coffee of World Coffee Company are all famous coffee brands in Louisiana.