Chicory root powder makes a fantastic and delicious caffeine free replacement for coffee. It is robust, flavourful, slightly bitter, with sweet notes, similar to coffee. Preparation: To make a chicory root beverage, pour 8 ounces of boiling water on one tablespoon of roasted chicory root powder. Steep it for 7-10 minutes. Add your favorite milk and/or sweetener, just like you would add to a regular coffee.