Barbajada facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Barbagliata |
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| Type | Beverage |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Milan |
| Serving temperature | Warm (summer) and Cool (winter) |
| Main ingredients | Chocolate, milk, coffee, sugar, optionally cream |
The Barbajada is a yummy, frothy drink from Milan, Italy. It was super popular in the 1800s and early 1900s. Even today, you might still find it served in some places!
This special drink is made by mixing equal parts of whipped chocolate, milk, and coffee. You can add as much sugar as you like. Sometimes, people even top it with cream to make it extra rich. Barbajada is usually served warm. It's often enjoyed with desserts like Panettone, which is another famous treat from Milan. Long ago, there was also a cold version of Barbajada for hot summer days.
Who Invented Barbajada?
The story goes that a clever person named Domenico Barbaia created the Barbajada. He was a young waiter, or garzone, in a café. The drink became incredibly popular. It was so successful that Domenico Barbaia earned a lot of money.
He became rich enough to become a theatrical impresario. An impresario is someone who organizes and manages shows, like plays or operas. He also became the owner of a fancy café in a famous area called Piazza della Scala in Milan. So, this delicious drink helped him achieve great things!
