Chicory coffee and homemade coffee syrups

07/11/2023

Our journey
to decaffeinated coffee

Many people ask us about a decaffeinated coffee option. At first we offered decaffeinated coffee, but the method of its production did not match our philosophy.

That's why we replaced it with coffee made from ristretto. Ristretto is extracted for a shorter time than espresso, so only a little caffeine can be washed out. However, it is still not ideal for people with stomach problems. So it was not an optimal solution for us either.

We searched and tried different variants and now we consider chicory or dandelion coffee to be the best decaffeinated coffee.

Chicory coffee

The root of chicory (lat. Cichorium intybus) is washed, cut, dried and then roasted and ground into small pieces.

Chicory drink resembles coffee in appearance and smell. However, it does not contain caffeine, does not irritate the stomach and is also suitable for children.

Effects:

It stimulates the activity of the digestive organs (stomach, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen), treats inflammations in the digestive tract, is slightly diuretic and has a mild laxative effect.
source: Wikipedia, Milota

Ingredients: 100% roasted chicory root

We like to use chicory as a substitute for coffee in all kinds of hot coffees.


Quality syrups to flavor coffee

Over the years, you've asked us about coffee syrups. We refused them because we didn't want to give you flavorings, preservatives and colorings from commonly sold syrups. However, this year we found an amazing syrup producer from Olomouc  - Sirupárna s.r.o..

At Sirupárna, they have the same philosophy as us = no aromas, dyes or chemical "improvers". It's a family business, they make syrups from what happens to be harvested at small proven farmers and fill everything in glass bottles.

And that's why you can now enjoy new flavors of coffee, cocoa and tea with us.

Spiced pumpkin

Spiced pumpkin syrup will warm you up beautifully in tea or coffee, and its aroma will set you in the right mood for the pre-Christmas period.

Effects:

Pumpkin contains a lot of vitamins and minerals, which is why it is called a vitamin bomb. It is particularly rich in vitamins A, B, C and E. Among other things, it significantly strengthens our immune system, detoxifies the organism and generally regenerates body cells.
source: Sirupárna

Ingredients: Pumpkin extract min. 65% (water, pumpkin), sugar, lemon juice, citric acid, cinnamon, star anise, clove

Spiced caramel

Spiced caramel with syrup will make even colder days pleasant, a warm drink prepared from this syrup will warm you up beautifully and caress your soul at the same time.

Effects:

Ginger has strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, cinnamon will support digestion.
source: Sirupárna

Ingredients: Caramel broth 65% (sugar, water), orange juice, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, ginger, orange peel.

Hazelnut

Hazelnuts have a pleasantly sweet taste, are among the most popular nuts and are grown in our latitude.

Effects:

Hazelnuts are an exceptional source of fatty acids that help reduce unwanted cholesterol. Hazelnuts are very rich in fiber, minerals, vitamins B, C, E and folic acid. Hazelnuts also contain antioxidant enzymes that help reduce oxidative stress, and eating them can improve your memory and focus.

source: Sirupárna

Ingredients: Nut extract 65% (water, hazelnut), sugar, citric acid, salt.