That Coffee from Stratford-Upon -Avon

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When at "The Dirty Duck, aka The Black Swan, at Stratford-Upon-Avon, we enjoyed the most delicious sweetened iced coffee. When I asked how it was made, the manager said they used a product known as kemp, and that it could be found in British grocery stores. He said it was chicory (or chicory like). I could not locate it anywhere ( in the UK). The closest I came was buying chicory here in New York, but I could not in any way duplicate the drink I had enjoyed in England. People who have visited the UK since then have not been able to locate it for me either. What is kemp? Did anyone ever have this drink? And how is it made???

[sabiha]

The only thing I can think of is the Chicory and Coffee essence called 'Camp'. I have seen it in many supermarkets, usually in the coffee section. I did some searching and found a link...

http://www.britishdelights.com/hot_drinks.htm

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When at "The Dirty Duck, aka The Black Swan, at Stratford-Upon-Avon, we enjoyed the most delicious sweetened iced coffee.  When I asked how it was made, the manager said they used a product known as kemp, and that it could be found in British grocery stores.  He said it was chicory (or chicory like). I could not locate it anywhere ( in the UK). The closest I came was buying chicory here in New York, but I could not in any way duplicate the drink I had enjoyed in England. People who have visited the UK since then have not been able to locate it  for me either. What is kemp? Did anyone ever have this drink? And how is it made???

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Dear Sabiha-- Being from Noo Yawk, I shudda realized the power of a regional accent!! Thank you so very much. We just ordered several bottles of C-A-M-P. We have been looking for it for years! Can hardly wait for my new arrival. Fuhgeddaboutit!