Orzo - don't buy it

[Noma]

Originally Posted by Gala Placidia

But, what is "Orzo"? It is a blen of barley, malt, rye and chicory roasted to simulate coffee. These substitutes for real coffee have been used for quite a while, particularly during wars, etc., when the real coffee beans were scarce. Chicory has also been used traditionally as an additive to coffee to reinforce the flavour. The French and also the Spaniards use it combined with real coffee to make "latte" for breakfast. Now, there are claims that chicory can cause retinal tissue damage. So give me all the caffeine in the world any time!

I've read that during the US Civil War, the soldiers drank "coffee" made from ground roasted acorns. Haven't tried it, but sounds awful.

[Torchiarolan]

"moved to italiauncovered.co.uk"

[jepsonclough]

Originally Posted by DavidUno

there is a revolting orzo drink available in England, Barley Cup. I don't know that it's exactly as is sold here but it IS authentically nasty. Try health food stores.
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Don't think I'm going to tell him about that - I'll let him savour the orzo he brings back from trips to Italy (oh but I forgot to pack it when we left last week so he only has half a tub to last until early June )

Chris

[Ghianda]

Originally Posted by Noma

I've read that during the US Civil War, the soldiers drank "coffee" made from ground roasted acorns. Haven't tried it, but sounds awful.

I feel threatened all of a sudden

[sueflauto]

I think it was your syntax Ghianda...

I'm pleased to say that I've never tried Orzo, at least not as I drink. Mind you, I hate coffee despite growing up in Italy. At uni I always made the mistake of saying no when I was invited upstairs for coffee, which probably explains a lot!

I can manage Ovaltine, though...

[debswad]

Orrzo is disgusting but a great replacement for my chldren who want cappucino like Mummy...they dont mind it. However I bought some to make at home and it was not so successful..I think for my kids its the bar experience that makes it taste ok