Frequently asked questions

How long do the products keep?

• Instant chicory: use-by date of 2 years, with a best before of 1 month once opened.
• Ground chicory: use-by date of 1 year, with a best before of 5 months once opened.

⚠️ After the best-before date, the product is still safe to consume, but may lose some aromatic intensity, and instant chicory may harden.

Instant chicory is very sensitive to humidity. For instant chicory, make sure the lid or pouch is tightly closed after each use so it doesn't absorb moisture.
Do not use wet utensils.

Please contact us at: sav@cherico.fr

No, we do not accept returns of food products, except in the case of a manufacturing defect or an error on our part.

If you have a problem with your order, contact us at sav@cherico.fr and we'll find a suitable solution.

We deliver to mainland France and internationally.

Dispatched within 24 working hours, delivered in 2 to 3 working days in mainland France

Chicory is naturally gluten-free. Only our Cocoa, Chicory & Grains recipe contains gluten, from instant barley.

Chicory is a plant from the Asteraceae family (like lettuce or dandelion) and contains no trace of gluten.

Instant chicory: dissolves directly in hot water or milk. Quick and convenient, it has a smooth taste with notes of caramel and hazelnut.

Ground chicory: brewed like coffee (filter, French press, moka pot...). Its taste is more intense and rich, with a slight bitterness and more aromatic depth.

How do I prepare my CHERICO chicory?

• Instant: add 2 teaspoons of instant chicory to hot water or milk.
• Ground: brew it like filter coffee, with a filter coffee maker or a French press. Find all the machines compatible with our ground chicory HERE
• Capsules: with Caps'me reusable capsules and our ground chicory. Compatible with Nespresso® machines.

We launched this format to make chicory easier to enjoy at the office, on the go, or for occasional drinkers. Even though it's not the most eco-friendly format, a cup of chicory from a stick has a much lower carbon footprint than a mass-market coffee or tea.

We know many people love coffee but want to cut down on caffeine. Our Chicory & Coffee and Chicory & Guarana blends let you keep the taste of coffee with 50% less caffeine.

Modern, original recipes

We don't just offer classic chicory. We've created innovative blends such as:

• Natural Chicory (our signature blend, a balance of smoothness and bitterness)
• Chicory & Coffee (50% less caffeine, just as much pleasure).
• Chicory & Guarana (a natural boost without the jitters of coffee).
• Chicory & Cocoa (a healthy, indulgent alternative to hot chocolate).

A pleasure and lifestyle approach

CHERICO is a coffee alternative without the frustration. Our mission: to show that you can cut down on caffeine without giving up the pleasure of a hot, indulgent, comforting drink.

A committed brand that doesn't take itself too seriously

We want to shake off chicory's dusty image and offer a fun, modern and accessible alternative, with a direct, unpretentious tone.

👉 CHERICO is chicory like you've never seen it before.

Our products are certified organic. We work with committed supply chains to guarantee the best quality.

Yes! All our products are 100% natural, with no additives or preservatives. We favour raw, high-quality ingredients.

Our products are made in France

• Raw material sourcing: instant chicory from France and Europe
• Ground chicory: harvested and roasted in France.
• All our products are made in our workshops between Paris and Lyon.
• All our products are 100% ORGANIC

No, chicory doesn't stain your teeth. It's naturally free of tannins! When roasted, it develops warm aromas close to those of coffee, without the drawbacks of those pigments. You get a tasty drink full of character, without worrying about dulling your bright smile.

Bonus: inulin is good news for your oral hygiene. This prebiotic sugar can't be used by the bacteria in your mouth, so it helps create a healthier oral environment. Unlike simple sugars, which feed the bacteria responsible for plaque and cavities, inulin doesn't encourage their growth.

Yes! Chicory is an excellent alternative to coffee during pregnancy, as it's naturally caffeine-free.

Yes! The inulin in chicory is a prebiotic fibre that feeds your good gut bacteria and contributes to a balanced microbiota.

Chicory is also naturally caffeine-free.

Coffee: contains caffeine, with an intense taste and pronounced bitterness

Chicory: naturally caffeine-free, with a smoother taste and subtle bitterness.

Chicory & Coffee blends: an alternative with 50% less caffeine, for a gentle transition.

• Supports digestion: thanks to inulin, it promotes good gut health.
• Rich in minerals, it's a source of iron
• Caffeine-free: it lets you cut down on coffee without losing any pleasure.
• Comforting: its natural notes of hazelnut and caramel make it a warm, indulgent drink.

Our recipes contain no added sugar, except for our Barista recipes (Chicory Chai Latte, Mochaccino, Caramel Macchiato), which contain whole cane sugar.

Chicory naturally contains inulin, a prebiotic, 100% natural sugar that adds a light sweetness with no effect on blood sugar. It's also this sugar that acts as a prebiotic and is beneficial for the gut flora.

Yes, pure chicory is 100% caffeine-free. Our blends containing coffee or guarana do contain some, but at a reduced level.

CHERICO is a brand bringing chicory back into fashion with modern, indulgent recipes. Our drinks are designed as an alternative to coffee, combining pleasure and natural benefits.

Chicory is a plant with many virtues:

• Naturally caffeine-free: ideal at any time of day.
• Rich in inulin (prebiotic fibre): contributes to good digestion and a balanced gut microbiota.
• Lower carbon footprint: the plant grows sustainably in France and Europe, and a cup of chicory emits 5 times less CO₂ than a cup of coffee.

We're a French brand founded in 2023, operating mainly from Paris. We make our products in the Sarthe (72), France.

Our values are simple:

• Innovation & tradition: modernising chicory without distorting it.
• Environmental commitment: offering alternatives with the lowest possible carbon footprint
• Quality & transparency: carefully sourced ingredients from France and Europe for the chicory. Ingredients from organic farming
• Accessibility & pleasure: indulgent products that are easy to fit into your daily life.

Our starter guide helps you find the product that suits your routine.

Our starter guide helps you find the product that suits your routine.