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For those of you who used to like the caffeine-free coffee substitute Pero
(called Caro in Germany), I'd like to share a replacement which I have found
pleasing.  The real thing, Pero, contains roasted barley and chicory, and
I've been missing it over the past 13 years that I've been gluten-free.  I
have found that roasted dandelion root with chicory is very nice, and at
least moderately similar to the taste which I remember.  Sources for both
follow, although I'm sure there may be others as well (and I presume one can
make them from scratch from the actual plants too, although I've never done
so).

 

Dandelion Root, Roasted - tea bags  (only listed ingredient is dandelion
root)

 

Alvita Herbal Teas

A Twinlab Division

American Fork, UT 84003

http://www.alvita.com/ 

 

I have found this available in most good health food stores.

 

 

Coffee Partner Natural Ground Chicory

 

Reilly Foods Company

New Orleans, LA 70130

http://www.luzianne.com/template_buy_product.cfm?ID=58
<http://www.luzianne.com/template_buy_product.cfm?ID=58&> & 

 

I haven't found this in the Sacramento, California, area, so I ordered it
from the Luzianne website.  If you live in the South, I presume this can be
found in your average supermarket.

 

 

I use these in about a one to one ratio (one heaping teaspoon chicory to two
teabags of dandelion root) and steep the combination in boiling water for a
few minutes before drinking it.  Since the chicory is loose, I strain this
before drinking it.  I presume that one could prepare this in a coffeemaker
too, but I've found that too much bother since a teapot works fine for me.  

 

If you've never liked coffee substitutes, this is not for you.  If you
really loved Pero and are looking for something that might replace it, are
seeking a completely caffeine-free coffee substitute, or want to try a new
and pleasing taste, I hope that my suggestion will be of use to you.

 

With best wishes,

 

Kirsten Klinghammer

 

 

P.S. I am not affiliated with either company listed above.

 

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