A barley coffee, please.
OR-zo — two syllables, stress on first. The 'rz' sounds like 'rts'.
When you want a caffeine-free, coffee-like hot drink — made from roasted barley. Popular with children and those avoiding caffeine.
'Orzo' literally means 'barley'. 'Caffè d'orzo' or simply 'orzo' is a hot drink made from roasted barley, visually similar to espresso but completely caffeine-free. It has a mild, slightly nutty flavour.
Un caffè d'orzo.
A barley coffee.
The more complete name — both forms are understood everywhere
Un orzo in tazza grande.
A large barley coffee.
Request a bigger cup — some bars serve it in an espresso cup by default
Un orzo macchiato.
A barley coffee with a dash of milk.
Add milk to soften the barley flavour — popular with children
Orzo is the traditional Italian substitute for coffee — drunk by children and adults who avoid caffeine. It was particularly common during World War II when real coffee was scarce. Today it is a niche but respected choice in Italian bars.