During the American Civil War coffee was essential for troop morale. When a naval blockade cut off the South from imported beans, Confederate soldiers lost access to their brew. Desperate for a familiar taste they began experimenting with substitutes such as roasted chicory root, sweet potatoes, acorns, corn, okra seeds and even burnt bread crusts. Chicory soon emerged as the favorite alternative for its slightly bitter flavor. Soldiers roasted these ingredients over campfires, ground them by ha
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