# Chicory Iced Coffee An Earthy Blend of Ingredients Brings Extra Oomph to your Daily Caffeine Dose By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-03-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicory-iced-coffee References: [drinks.seriouseats](http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2014/03/how-to-make-new-orleans-sweetleaf-cold-brew-chicory-iced-coffee.html) A delicious recipe for chicory iced coffee demonstrates the great flavorful potential of [cold brewed javas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconform), just as you get variety with hot beverages. Coming from Sweetleaf of Brooklyn, New York, this method for mixing endive root with quality ground beans makes for a robust yet refreshing New Orleans style of drink when the weather is warm. To begin, get your dried grind of chicory root and use a ratio of one to three with coffee grounds. Follow the usual [cold brewing protocol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/javvvy-coffee-concentrates) and use plenty more water than usual. Let the blend steep for 12 to 18 hours and then filter it for your concentrated drink base. The chicory––along with a woody flavor of bean––tastes scrumptious when you add a dark maple syrup before blending it with ice. It's easy to make this [chicory iced coffee at home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lor-barista-absolu), just like the Rocket Fuel beverages that this New York café churns out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cold Brewed Javas:** Reshaping the coffee industry by introducing new brewing techniques and flavors to the market. - **Root-to-bean Blends:** Creating sustainable and unique blends by incorporating root vegetables into coffee production. - **D.I.Y. Coffee Blends:** Offering a customizable coffee experience to consumers by sharing easy-to-follow recipes for at-home brewing methods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Coffee:** Opportunities for coffee shops and roasters to develop new and unique blends by experimenting with ingredients and brewing methods in response to consumer demand. - **Maple Syrup:** The incorporation of maple syrup into coffee recipes presents an opportunity for maple syrup producers to expand into the beverage market and introduce a natural alternative to artificial sweeteners. - **Home Appliance:** Incorporating new at-home brewing methods and DIY blends presents an opportunity for appliance manufacturers to develop new products and accessories to cater to consumer demand for a customizable coffee experience in the comfort of their own home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Southern-Style Instant Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nola-craft-instant-coffee-blend.md) - [Ready-to-Mix Cold Coffee Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nescaf-ice-roast.md) - [New Orleans-Style Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-orleansstyle.md) - [Summer Brewed Iced Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Brewed-Over-Ice-Coffee.md) - [Flash-Chilled Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flash-chilled-coffee.md) - [Instant Protein Iced Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-iced-coffees.md) - [Iced Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafepod.md) - [Freezable Coffee Concentrates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-and-bottle-super-concentrate.md) - [Iced Coffee Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-cafe-mixers.md)