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	Search Quick Order Form» Departments Vitamins Minerals Supplements Herbs Home & Grocery Diet & Fitness Body & Bath More Ways to Shop Brands A-Z Natural Remedies Children & Infants Women's Health Men's Health Seniors Newsletter Sign Up Weekly health news, sale announcements and coupons!		Library Home > Food Guide > Coffee Substitutes COFFEE SUBSTITUTES Introduction Buying and storing Preparation tips Nutritional highlights References To gradually reduce your coffee intake, add brewed coffee substitute to regular coffee. Coffee substitutes are made from roasted carob; grains, such as malted barley and chicory; dried fruits, such as figs; nuts, and other ingredients. They have a dark color and deep, rich flavor with slightly bitter overtones. Varieties Coffee substitutes are available in a variety of flavors in either a ready-to-brew or an instant, powdered form. The brewing variety is more aromatic and flavorful. Buying and storing tips Look for coffee substitutes in the coffee and tea section of health food stores and grocery stores. Store them, tightly sealed, in a cool, dark cupboard. Availability Coffee substitutes are available year-round. Preparation, uses, and tips If you’re trying to reduce your coffee intake, add brewed coffee substitute to regular coffee to slowly kick the habit. Use an espresso maker for brewed coffee substitutes with a deeper, richer flavor. Nutritional Highlights Coffee Substitutes (powder), 1 tsp (5mL) Calories: 7.5 Protein: 0.13g Carbohydrate: 2.0g Total fat: 0.8g Fiber: 0.20g

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