Meaning of French coffee | Babel Free

Definitions

Coffee mixed with chicory.

UK, countable, uncountable

Examples

“Also the first-named component has to be in excess of a given percentage (e.g. in the UK so-called French coffee has to contain at least 51% roasted coffee, the remainder being roasted chicory).”

“In the old days, “French Coffee" (with Chicory mixed) used to be in green Colour, and pure Coffee used red Colour.”

“Everything was very simple—typically French coffee, served in a bowl and strongly flavored with chicory, along with a piece of bread—yet I was received as an old friend.”

“Emile has a taste for chicory-infused French coffees, a taste Alex doesn't share.”

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