
Herbal coffee, according to research, is made by roasting or decocting grain with ingredients such as almond, acorn, asparagus, beechnut, malted barley, chicory root, beetroot, carrot, corn, dandelion root, fig, boiled down molasses, okra seed, peas, potato peel, rye, sassafras pits, sweet potato and wheat bran. One such type of herbal coffee that has attained much commercial popularity is ground roasted chicory root.
Instant coffee may not be your favorite choice of this herbal beverage (yes, coffee is an herb!), but it can be improved on. Try a couple of teaspoons of one of these refreshing mixes in a mug of hot water. Start with a basic mix of 2/3 cup instant coffee and one cup sugar.
For a mint-flavored mocha, add 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves (powdered) and 2/3 cup non-dairy creamer.
For an , add 1-1/4 teaspoon crushed dried crushed orange peel, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of cloves.