Bicerin
Bicerin from Turin, Italy | |
| Type | Chocolate beverage |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Region of origin | Piedmont |
| Ingredients | Espresso, ganache, milk |
Bicerin (Piedmontese: [bitʃeˈriŋ]) is a traditional hot drink native to Turin, Italy, made with espresso, ganache (a type of thick hot chocolate), and frothed milk, served layered in a small glass.[1]
Origin
The word bicerin (Piedmontese for 'small glass') is the equivalent of Italian bicchierino (diminutive of bicchiere, lit. 'glass').
Caffè al Bicerin, which sits across from the Santuario della Consolata in Turin's piazza della Consolata, has been serving the drink since the 18th century.[2]
Liqueur
The Vincenzi Family Distillery in Turin also produces a chocolate hazelnut liqueur under this name.[3]
See also
- Piedmontese cuisine
- List of coffee drinks
- List of chocolate drinks
- Espressino and marocchino – similar drinks
References
- ^ Bowen, Dana (8 February 2006). "Why Settle for Gold in Turin? The Real Prize Is a Darker Delight". The New York Times.
- ^ "HISTORY | Bicerin". Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "Bicerin – Distillerie Vincenzi".
External links
- Bicerin at prodottitipici.it (in Italian) (archived 27 September 2006)