Bicerin facts for kids
Bicerin from Turin, Italy
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| Type | Chocolate beverage |
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| Country of origin | Italy |
| Region of origin | Piedmont |
| Ingredients | Espresso, drinking chocolate, milk |
Bicerin is a special hot drink from Turin, Italy. It is made with three delicious layers: strong espresso coffee, rich drinking chocolate, and creamy milk. People serve it in a small glass, and it is a very traditional treat!
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Where Did Bicerin Come From?
The word bicerin comes from the Piedmontese language. It means "small glass." This is similar to the Italian word bicchierino, which also means a small glass.
This tasty coffee drink has been around since the 1700s. A famous writer named Alexandre Dumas even praised it in 1852.
How Bicerin Was Invented
Bicerin is thought to be based on an older drink from the 1600s called bavarèisa. The main difference is how they are made. In a bicerin, the three ingredients are carefully layered in the glass. They are not mixed together. This layering makes bicerin special.
Historic Coffeehouses
Caffè al Bicerin is a very old coffeehouse in Turin. It is located across from the Santuario della Consolata, a historic church. This coffeehouse has been serving bicerin since the 1700s.
Many people believe that bicerin was first created at Caffè al Bicerin. Others think it might have been invented at another coffeehouse called Caffè Fiorio around the year 1704.
Bicerin Liqueur
There is also a special chocolate hazelnut liqueur named Bicerin. It is made by the Vicenzi Family Distillery in Turin. This liqueur shares the same name as the famous drink.
See also
In Spanish: Bicerin para niños
