{"title":"Ancient Roots: Adaptogenic alternatives","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"block max-w-full text-[1.8rem] sm:text-[1.8rem] md:text-[2.62rem] leading-[1.5em] md:leading-[1.5em] font-light font-display\"\u003eAdaptogenic alternatives and enhancements for the rituals you love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge the gap between mindful diet choices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ancient-roots-chicocoa","title":"Ancient Roots: Chicocoa","description":"\u003cp class=\"value-prop svelte-uvn8o5\"\u003eChocolatey indulgence with a coffee-like twist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"value-prop svelte-uvn8o5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a low-caffeine blend that feels like comfort in a cup. It's a cocoa blend for grownups, combining the chocolatey deliciousness of pure, unsweetened, high-quality cocoa with the coffee-like depth and subtle sweetness of roasted chicory root. Wholesome, soothing, gently-mood lifting, it's the kind of indulgence you can enjoy guilt free at any time of day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"value-prop svelte-uvn8o5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsweetened Cocoa, Ground and Roasted Chicory Root\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Well at Nine Yards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46629884559462,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/6719\/0886\/files\/30978fff80456b8beb7e1b7ce62b85d975b5d191-2048x2048.avif?v=1787316009"},{"product_id":"ancient-roots-chicory-drink","title":"Ancient Roots: Chicory Drink","description":"\u003cp class=\"value-prop svelte-uvn8o5\"\u003eYour hearty, anytime, caffeine-free coffee alternative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1gr7gxw\"\u003eThe root of the blue-flowered chicory plant is beloved in French artisanal coffee culture, where it has been blended with coffee since the trade blockades of the Napoleonic Wars. It was through this influence that it became a staple ingredient in instant coffee preparations like SA's own Ricoffy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1gr7gxw\"\u003eDespite its ubiquity, few people are aware of how delicious chicory can be as a beverage on its own, and fewer still know of the abundant research on chicory's broad health benefits. In the scientific community, chicory is best known as the original prebiotic, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"svelte-1gr7gxw\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4488567\/\"\u003ethese impacts on gut health have been shown to survive the roasting process\u003c\/a\u003e. More recent studies indicate that it\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"svelte-1gr7gxw\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12155510\/\"\u003ecan enhance sleep and reduce the impact of chronic sleep deprivation\u003c\/a\u003e. Compounds in chicory root also cause the bacteria in your gut to produce more short-chain fatty acids, which in turn modulate gene expression in the brain, bringing about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"svelte-1gr7gxw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2667174325000746\"\u003ebeneficial effects on cognition and motivation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1gr7gxw\"\u003eConsumed on its own, roasted chicory makes for a delicious caffeine-free stand-in for coffee. Its pleasantly bitter, slightly nutty flavour, while unique to the discerning palette, is similar enough to coffee that many can't tell the difference, so you can enjoy the ritual of coffee by day or night without worrying about the impact on your nervous system or your sleep cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Well at Nine Yards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46629890850918,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/6719\/0886\/files\/028a53d8aa83e979c88c267f3f111b3716ce7158-2048x2048.avif?v=1787316773"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/6719\/0886\/collections\/0fda145954ed62aadf03ce3b5d8b31bd723b4c53-1856x1856.png?v=1787315915","url":"https:\/\/thewell.africa\/collections\/ancient-roots-adaptogenic-alternatives.oembed","provider":"The Well at Nine Yards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}