Which chicory best suits your tastes and habits?

Planted, tended, harvested, dried, roasted: when they pass through the expert hands of the Leroux family in Northern France, chicory roots are transformed into a beautiful array of flavors, shapes and pleasures. Cichorium intybus, derived from wild chicory, is available in a wide range of flavors and shapes. range of ten productsThe choice is yours, to suit all situations, tastes and desires. But with so much choice, how do you know which one is right for you?

Here, we help you decide which Leroux chicory lover you are, which chicory to buy. We’ll give you a brief guide to its uses, according to your tastes, tasting moments and ways of consuming it. Watch out, it might just surprise you!

Tell us what you like, and we’ll tell you which chicory to buy!

In the Leroux chicory range, there’s something for every taste. For children and grown-ups alike, for lovers of mild and full-bodied beverages.

If you’re looking for the classic, atypical taste of the famous chicory, then we recommend Soluble Nature chicory. A great classic, to be enjoyed in milk or water. If you like the taste, but are also addicted to coffee (and can’t seem to give it up), then the coffee chicory Bio Soluble is for you.

The chicory also allows you to enjoy the full flavor of chicory. It can be infused in water for 5 minutes if you like a full-bodied drink, or for 3 minutes if you prefer something a little lighter.

For those of you with a sweet tooth, or for children, the flavored range including Caramel, Hazelnut, Vanilla and Cocoa soluble chicories are undoubtedly the most suitable. For breakfast or a snack, Soluble Céréales is just as delicious.

Gourmet yes, but looking for an unsweetened drink? We recommend Liquid Chicory as a hot drink. A round, mild taste with no added sugar.

A chicory-based drink for every moment of the day!

Whether you’re a morning or evening person, there’s a Chicorée Leroux for every moment of the day.

The morning

Chicory beans are Leroux’s historic product, and are generally consumed at breakfast. It can be added to your filter coffee maker to reduce the amount of coffee and caffeine consumed. It attenuates the strong taste of coffee, and adds sweetness in the morning.

On the contrary, if you’re looking for an alternative to coffee to reduce your caffeine intake, we recommend the classic Soluble. After all, this root is naturally caffeine-free. The advantage is that it’s easier to use than chicory beans. Whether you’re a morning person or not, wide awake or not quite: a spoonful of chico powder, some hot water and there you are, plant-based drink in hand.

During the day, at work

Are you looking for a delicious drink to enjoy all day long (and stay well hydrated)? Soluble sticks are the practical, easy format, ideal for taking with you to work. One stick is diluted in 125 ml of water (or milk). Caffeine-free and with less than 8 Kcal per stick, it can be enjoyed all day long without any hang-ups.

For a snack

Looking for a change from the traditional hot chocolate? Children will love a bowl of Caramel or Liquid chicory: two sweeter, sweeter, sweeter drinks. Ideal for afternoon tea.

In the evening, as a hot drink before bedtime

If you enjoy an infusion in the evening, after a meal or before going to bed for good hydration, the grains are made for you. And let’s not forget: caffeine-free.

To obtain this original, sweet infusion with a light caramelized taste, simply infuse a tablespoon of beans in ½ liter of water for 3 to 5 minutes. Gourmets can even add a tablespoon of honey.

Which chicory to buy for which use?

For a sweet moment or a simple hot drink during the day, we recommend Liquide or Soluble. Both naturally caffeine-free, they let you enjoy only the sweetness and taste of caffeine. the plant roasted. Dilute in water or milk, at breakfast or throughout the day.

Eaten in water, with no added sugar, they are also low in energy. No complex to be had.

And while it’s best enjoyed diluted in water, Soluble can also be drunk neat! Prepared in a shaker and served with a few ice cubes. Ideal for summertime relaxation.

In gourmet drinks

We know that many of you have a sweet tooth, and like to visit our drink recipes to treat your taste buds. Here, the possibilities are numerous. Although Soluble is most simply used diluted in water, it can also be used in a host of recipes and other creations! Try it in a chicoccino, for example: mixed with simmering milk and milk foam, created from unsweetened condensed milk. Appetizing, isn’t it?

To reduce the coffee’s strength

Traditionally, our roasted chicory root helps to reduce both the taste and caffeine content of your coffee. Simply add Leroux seeds to your coffee filter, to reveal all the aromas of a mild chicory coffee with less caffeine.

In the kitchen!

Yes, Leroux isn’t just a drink. Liquide is also an invaluable culinary aid. In marinades, vinaigrettes, creams or fine emulsions: just add a few drops to your preparations, sweet or savoury, to enjoy its caramelized aroma. And add pep to all your dishes.

Soluble is also used in cooking. It acts as a substitute for cocoa or coffee powder, for example, and can be used in many pastry preparations.

For cleaner air

You may know that chicory can be eaten in salads (certain varieties, such as chicory leaves), au gratin (endives!) and, thanks to Leroux, in sauces, as a drink, hot or cold… Well, chicory can also be used to purify the air.

Looking for a natural air freshener? Place a few grains in a perfume burner or a simple saucer, let it burn, and enjoy it in every room of your home. As we said, this plant is amazing.