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A2nounmaschile

l'orzo

barley coffee

Plural

orzi

Pronunciation

OR-tsoh

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.

Examples

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.

Related Words

caffedecaffeinatotisana