How is this drink different from ordinary coffee, and who is it suitable for? — SEVE Instant Chicory Powder with Hawthorn 100 g-Maadlex

The main difference from coffee is the absence of caffeine. Chicory gives a rich, slightly roasted taste that many perceive as close to coffee, but without the stimulating effect. This means the drink can be had in the afternoon or evening without worrying about its effect on sleep.

The composition includes chicory extract and hawthorn extract. Chicory contains inulin — a soluble dietary fibre that serves as a nutrient medium for the gut microflora. Hawthorn has long been used in the European herbal tradition as part of calming blends; here it rounds out the taste, making it softer and more mellow.

The drink is chosen in several situations: as a warm morning drink instead of coffee, as a replacement for coffee after lunch, and also as a base for a version with milk or a plant-based drink, such as oat or almond.

The product will not suit anyone with an individual intolerance to plants of the daisy family (to which chicory belongs) or to hawthorn. If you are trying this kind of drink for the first time, start with a small portion and go by how you feel. If you have chronic conditions, are pregnant, or take medication, consult a specialist before adding it to your diet.