Caffè d'Orzo

Caffè d'orzo or often shortened to just orzo, is a caffeine-free hot drink originating from Italy that started off as an affordable alternative to coffee which was expensive and hard to find at the time. By refining the process of roasting barley, which is difficult due to its delicate nature, the Italians have developed a beverage that is not too different from coffee in appearance or flavor.

Made with ground roasted barley, orzo has a light taste, with notes of dark chocolate and whiskey. It can be made in an espresso machine or in a specialized moka pot adapted for barley, called orziera.