Cafe Du Monde Coffee Chicory, 15 Ounce Ground

I was a little hesitant buying this canned coffee, but had heard good things. The reviews while mostly good, had me a little hesitant reading the negatives. I figured for the price I could buy a can and try it. When I opened the can I was expecting to be hit by the overwhelming beautiful coffee aroma. I smelled nothing, (in fairness I was still recovering from a head cold, but thought I should still be able to smell coffee). I brewed it up in my Ninja coffee bar brewer (https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Brewer-Thermal-Carafe-CF087/dp/B0174FD5TQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1526608140&sr=8-6&keywords=ninjas+coffee+bar) with the rich brew setting. My second can opening, I did get a bit of aroma, still not the typical bouquet of a freshly opened bag or can of coffee, actually a bit of earthy, herbal root fragrance. Not bad but definitely different.The coffee was amazing. Had a deep rich color and flavor. Less the acidity and less bitterness with a similar brew of my fresh ground French Roast. It has become my new favorite go to, also amazing in French press that I use at work. I love the chicory in this, I have been enjoying the flavor and reduced harshness of a full coffee brew. I was hesitant to write a good review for fear that Amazon’s supplies would become scarce, but I had to say something good. This is all I have been drinking for weeks now. I went to Starbucks with some time to kill and ordered a dark roast drip, and practically had to spit it out. I have been spoiled the acidic burnt flavor was overwhelming.I love this coffee.

I can understand why this coffee has lasted since the 1860’s. It is very light with not an overpowering roasted taste–in fact, I can’t taste roast taste at all. The caffeine isn’t too much where it makes me feel jittery, instead, it is a gradual uplift. This coffee is meant to be enjoyed. I adore it with plantation Organic Blackstrap Molasses with Golden Brown Cane Sugar. It is also good with milk and maple syrup…this coffee will go great with many ingredients. I actually am so satisfied with this coffee, I will definitely not switch to other brands. That good.

Cafe Du Monde may be popular with tourists, but it is more than a place to get coffee after a night on Bourbon St. It is really more fairly viewed as a unique, New Orleans institution. I don’t live in New Orleans, but I’ve had coffee and beignets at Cafe Du Monde, at all times of the day an night, more times than I can count.If you are here looking at this coffee, you’ve probably been to the real Cafe Du Monde too. So to answer the obvious question: yes, it does taste pretty much exactly like the coffee you get at the actual Cafe Du Monde.I normally prefer whole bean coffee that I grind fresh. But this stuff is pretty delicious for coffee that comes in a can, probably because of the chicory. I don’t drink it every day, but it is a nice change of pace. I now try to keep a can or two of this in the cupboard, for when we inevitably run out of the whole bean coffee.Note that once you open the can, you do need to use it up. I wouldn’t let it sit around open for very long after it is opened.

It’s pricey but worth it.If you like your coffee very rich and strong, this is the one. Otherwise, you have to really use only the smallest amount for a cup.I wanted to try this because I’d heard so much about it. I’ve used chicory root and hated the last one I bought on here. I have some French Market chicory coffee which is just about as good as this one and slightly cheaper, but I don’t skimp when it comes to my coffee!!The chicory makes me feel more energetic rather than just caffeine-boosted and the energy lasts longer. That’s one reason I love chicory. The other benefit (depending on your needs) is that the chicory has a mild laxative effect.