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Bicerin

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Bicerin
Bicerin from Turin, Italy
TypeChocolate beverage
Country of origin Italy
Region of originPiedmont
IngredientsEspresso, 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

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Caffè al Bicerin, a historic coffeehouse of Turin that traditionally serves bicerin

The word bicerin (Piedmontese for 'small glass') is the equivalent of Italian bicchierino (diminutive of bicchiere, lit.'glass').[citation needed]

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

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The Vincenzi Family Distillery in Turin also produces a chocolate hazelnut liqueur under this name.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Bowen, Dana (8 February 2006). "Why Settle for Gold in Turin? The Real Prize Is a Darker Delight". The New York Times.
  2. ^ "HISTORY | Bicerin". Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  3. ^ "Bicerin – Distillerie Vincenzi".
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