Inulin is a type of soluble dietary fibre found naturally in chicory root. When you steep the dried root pieces in hot water to make an infusion, some of this inulin will dissolve and be present in the liquid you drink. This contributes to the drink's potential dietary fibre content.
However, it's important to understand that a hot water infusion is not a complete extraction. A substantial portion of the inulin remains trapped within the plant's cellular structure of the root pieces themselves. Since you strain and discard these pieces after brewing, that inulin is not consumed.
Therefore, while your chicory root tea can be a source of some soluble fibre, it is not the most concentrated way to consume inulin from chicory. If your primary goal is a higher intake of this specific prebiotic fibre, you would typically look for products where the inulin has been extracted and concentrated (often listed as "chicory root fibre" or "inulin" as an ingredient in foods) or consider ways to incorporate the softened, prepared root pieces into foods like soups or stews, where they are consumed whole. Our Chicory Roots offer a traditional, gentle way to include this plant in your routine, with its bitter components and some fibre, as part of a varied and balanced diet.