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Coffee Powder Without Chicory: Pure Coffee Options in India
Why people want coffee without chicory, how to check a pack, and which chicory-free filter coffees to buy.
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A lot of people search for "coffee without chicory" or "pure coffee powder without chicory". Some want a cleaner flavour, some want more caffeine, and some simply do not like the earthy taste. Here is how to find it.
Why People Avoid Chicory
- Flavour: they prefer the aroma and brightness of straight coffee.
- Caffeine: chicory has none, so chicory-free coffee has more per spoon.
- Digestion: chicory contains inulin, a fibre that can cause gas in some people.
- Clarity: they want to know exactly what is in the bag.
How to Check a Pack
Many "filter coffee" powders in India contain chicory even when the front of the pack does not say so. Read the ingredients and look for a stated "100% coffee" or "no chicory". If it does not say, assume it may contain some.
Chicory-Free Options From Gray Cup
- Pure Arabica filter coffee is 100% Arabica, no chicory and no Robusta, ground for the South Indian filter. A 30g cup has about 390 mg of caffeine.
- Arabica-Robusta filter blends are chicory-free too, if you want more crema and strength.
Filter Coffee (Pure Arabica)
From ₹800
A Middle Path
If you like some body but not much chicory, a 90:10 Arabica-chicory blend has only a touch of it.