Beverages, Coffee, Instant, With Chicory: Ounces (oz) to Grams Conversion
Instant coffee with chicory is a dry powder blend of spray-dried coffee extract and roasted chicory root, with a density of 0.365 g/ml. One US cup weighs approximately 86 g and one tablespoon about 5.4 g. The chicory component adds an earthy, slightly bitter flavor reminiscent of New Orleans-style coffee and contributes to the powder's light tan color. Like other instant coffee powders, the granules are porous and trap air, making them far lighter than water per unit volume. Scooping compacts the powder unpredictably, so weighing is essential for consistent flavor strength in baking applications such as chicory-coffee glazes or tiramisu variations.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| oz | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 |
| 2 | 57 |
| 3 | 85 |
| 4 | 113 |
| 5 | 142 |
| 8 | 227 |
| 10 | 283 |
FAQ
- How does the chicory addition affect this powder compared to plain instant coffee?
- Chicory root adds roasted plant fiber and inulin to the blend, giving it a slightly woodsy, caramel-like undertone absent from pure instant coffee. The density remains the same as regular instant coffee (0.365 g/ml) because both components are spray-dried to similar granule structures. The key difference is flavor profile, not physical weight.
- Why does a cup of this powder weigh only 86 g when a cup of water weighs 237 g?
- At 0.365 g/ml, this powder is less than 40% the density of water. The spray-drying process creates hollow, porous granules filled with air pockets, which drastically reduce the mass per unit volume. Packing method matters too: a firmly scooped cup can weigh 100+ g, while a loosely spooned cup stays near 86 g.