Teeccino French Roast Chicory Coffee Alternative, 11 Ounce: Ground Herbal Coffee That’s Prebiotic, Caffeine-Free & Acid-Free, Dark Roast, with Carob and Chicory, No artificial flavors

I developed stomach ulcers due to ibuprofen use for me herniated discs, and eventually acid reflux after stopping PPIs used to treat the ulcers. I couldn't drink coffee anymore and found out just how addicted I was to that caffeine. Even if my GI healed, I didn't want to be dependant on caffeine for energy or bowel movements. I loved my morning routine though!!!! I needed that cup of coffee in the morning to feel human and herbal tea is not my thing..... Found this and tried it and I'm so happy I did!!!! It has the same consistency as coffee, that same roasted taste with hints of chocolate, and I can brew it the same as coffee in my drip machine or French press!!!! If you need a coffee alternative, this is it!!!!!

This is a fantastic replacement for coffee. The flavor is very close and different at the same time.

For 8 years I've been allergic to caffeine. My ears start popping as if I'm on a plane, my jaw hurts, my neck hurts, I feel jittery, antsy, anxious, and decaf espresso at Starbucks was still too high caffeine to be symptom free. But, my wife and I love going for country drives with a Starbucks in our hand, and I just suck up the side effects and indulge anyway. The other day I sat in front of Starbucks, scrolling through the app hunting for something Sugar Free and Caffeine Free that wasn't an overpriced Hibiscus Tea again. I actually got mad at the lack of options that were both of those basic criteria, so drove away empty handed! When I got home I found Teeccino, and ordered the French Roast immediately! I was already bringing my own Almond Milk to Starbucks to avoid the unnecessary sugar in their Sweetened almond milk. Maybe I just don't care for Starbucks?? Today it arrived, along with my little 12oz French Press. I measured out 6oz of hot water (that's 3 espresso shots worth of liquid) and put in a heaping tablespoon of Teeccino, mixed it up, steeped for 4 minutes, poured it into a thermos with 3tbsp heavy cream, 10oz almond milk, 1 tbsp of Lakanto Golden Monkfruit Sweetener, gave it a shake and refrigerated it. Later that day we hit up a Starbucks. My wife got her usual, and I ordered a Venti cup of Ice. I poured the entire contents of my thermos into a half cup of ice, and it was Sugar Free Caffeine Free Heaven!! Seriously delicious, and it cost me $1 instead of $6! Next time I would use more Teeccino. I used 1 heaping tbsp to 6oz water. Maybe I'll try 2 level tbsp's or 2.5 to get a stronger flavor concentration. As for flavor etc, full disclosure, I'm not a coffee afficionado. I was already in my 30's by the time I stopped hating coffee and I can't stand Espresso that isn't in a Cappuccino, Flat White, or Latte. But here's my evaluation: Color: Looks like coffee/espresso Aroma: Smells like coffee/espresso/cacao, but not as permeating of a smell as real coffee Taste on its own: I regret trying Espresso every time I think I'll give it another shot. But Teeccino I would happily drink with nothing else added. It has the right notes of bitter and coffee to pass as coffee to me, with a cacao/mocha undertone. In an Almond Milk Latte with Cream: If Starbucks told me this was a new variety of coffee bean they introduced I'd believe it and order it every time. It's got the bitterness and complexity I'm looking for in a drink to sip on a long drive, kind of a mocha coffee bean hybrid. Fun Fact: My Dutch farther was telling me that during World War II in Holland, they would drink Chicory Root in place of coffee, or mixed with coffee beans, as there was a shortage of coffee beans and they were expensive. When I told him it was a Chicory Root base he immediately wanted to try it as he had heard of how it had been used in Holland back in the day. If you're looking for a caffeine free way to enjoy Starbucks type drinks again, definitely give this a try. If you're a coffee snob you probably won't see it as coffee as much as I do, but if you can't handle caffeine anymore then suck it up and appreciate that this even exists ;-)

I bought this to try the instant version. I've been using the ground brewing version for over a year and love it as an alternative to coffee, since I can no longer seem to handle real coffee anymore. I thought the instant would be great way to have an afternoon coffee break at work or on a trip. I use only a teaspoon and a half with about 10oz of boiling water, add my creamer and sweetener. Taste very much the same as the brewed version but the only issue and why I took away a star is that is doesn't full mix, there is quite a bit of sediment on the bottom of the cup, otherwise, its a great option if you're looking for sometime convenient and to take with you.

This Teeccino coffee alternative is so delicious! Very close to a caffeinated French roast but without the jitters!

I am editing my previous review. Tastes just like coffee to me. When I bought it, I tried numerous combinations, with regular milk, oat milk, almond milk, hazel nut creamer - every way I tried it, it just tasted awful to me. I just made it with Lactaid (lactose free) French vanilla creamer, I couldn’t even tell the difference between my regular coffee and this. Yay finally! Tq Teeccino!! Very happy customer.

This is so close to what coffee tastes like, I don’t miss coffee at all. I can drink more than 2 cups and not experience a crash, or that jittery feeling. For me, the scoop they supply in the package is plenty. A little honey and cream makes it perfect.

This is delicious. The caffeine in coffee makes me jittery. No problems with this.

Excellent herbal coffee

Para un consumidor habitual de café expreso o equivalente, la restricción de cafeína por indicación médica supone un problema. Esta presentación de achicoria (molida, a granel), representa una opción conveniente con relación a una bebida con un sabor parecido al café intenso, especialmente si se prepara en una prensa francesa. Aunque existe una presentación en sobres como los de tisanas ("té"), no alcanza la misma intensidad de sabor, que la presentación a granel.

Excelente

Sabe a tierra, no da la sensacion de estar tomando cafe.