One of the oldest, most famous, and most delectable drinks in Piedmont. A Bicerin is in essence a “bicchierino” or “small glass” of melted chocolate, coffee, and milk. Back in the mid 1800's, when the bicerin was the trend of the times, there were three main varieties: pur e fior (coffee and milk), pur e barba (coffee and chocolate) and un po’d tut (milk, coffee, chocolate). Some maintain that this drink was invented at Caffè Florio, but today the most famous place to enjoy the bicerin is at the café Il Bicerin in piazza della Consolata (although you’re likely to find bicerin served at most of the cafes in Turin). |
