Amazingly delicious and healthy – chestnut coffee is back!

People are looking for natural, caffeine-free beverages these days that are not only tasty but also healthy. Acorns, the fruit of the oak tree, have come back into the spotlight. The "acorn coffee" made from them was once a makeshift solution during wartime and times of scarcity. Today, however, it is gaining popularity due to conscious lifestyle trends. It is rich in fiber, contains antioxidants, and can be easily prepared at home if you know what to look out for. At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, real coffee was unaffordable for many, so natural substitutes came to the fore. Roasted chicory root, barley, wheat, and acorns all played a role in the kitchen. Acorns were particularly popular due to their slightly nutty flavor and nutritious composition. Today, acorn coffee is a rediscovered beverage: caffeine-free, making it gentle on the body, yet it provides the "coffee experience" with its characteristic earthy-nutty aroma. Due to its natural antioxidant content and its ...