A2NounMasculine
l' orzo
barley coffee
/OR-tsoh/
Plural: orzi
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What does ‘orzo’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Bevo l'orzo perché non posso prendere il caffè la sera.
I drink barley coffee because I can't have coffee in the evening.
Un orzo al bar, per favore — senza caffeina.
A barley coffee at the bar, please — caffeine-free.
About This Word
Caffè d'orzo is a caffeine-free alternative made from roasted barley. It became popular during WWII when real coffee was scarce. Today it remains a common choice for those avoiding caffeine.
Related Words
caffedecaffeinatotisana