Wholesale Organic Chicory

Chicory, also called succory, is a perennial member of the daisy family easily recognized by its branched stems that support beautiful lavender-blue flowers that open and close at the same times each morning and night. Like its cousin the dandelion, chicory thrives in poor soil conditions where most other plants fail to grow. It also emerges from a long taproot, which is harvested and roasted for use as a coffee substitute. You can buy dried chicory root in bulk right here at Monterey Bay Herb Co. Continue reading to explore its benefits, traditional uses, and how it's prepared.