Chicory Kiln
These funny looking structures are found dotted around Phillip Island. They are Chicory Kilns, used for drying out the roots of the Chicory plant. Once dried they were ground into a fine powder. From this was made a tangy and slightly bitter-tasting caramelised essence, which was commonly added to coffee. As coffee was quite expensive, this was often used as a substitute and was in high demand during war times. No longer in use but provide an interesting addition to the photographic landscape!
Chicory Kiln
These funny looking structures are found dotted around Phillip Island. They are Chicory Kilns, used for drying out the roots of the Chicory plant. Once dried they were ground into a fine powder. From this was made a tangy and slightly bitter-tasting caramelised essence, which was commonly added to coffee. As coffee was quite expensive, this was often used as a substitute and was in high demand during war times. No longer in use but provide an interesting addition to the photographic landscape!