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TWO COFFEE SUBSTITUTES FROM PLANTS AROUND US
The American Beech Tree's
nutsWhen taken out of the husks,
roasted until dark and
brittle, then ground, that will make a fine
coffee. Store this in an
airtight container. They are best
collected after the first
hard frost when they normally drop to
the ground. Once stored,
they can be used all year round. You
might have to fight the
squirrels for them. Prepare normally.
Chicory coffeeRemember
that blue flower with almost leafless
stalks that grow just about
everywhere there's a road. They
look like daisy's, but their
petals are blue and are squared off
at the ends. The white
fleshy roots, roasted until dark brown
and brittle, then ground,
make an excellent coffee. Prepare
like coffee. Use 1-1/2 tsp.
per cup of water. Store in an
airtight container. Use all
year round.
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