BusinessAugust 23, 2026

horchata

or-CHAH-tuh

Definition

A creamy, refreshing beverage made from soaked and blended grains, nuts, or seeds, commonly flavored with cinnamon and vanilla.

Etymology

The word comes from the Spanish 'horchata,' which traces back to the Late Latin 'hordeata,' meaning 'made of barley' (from the Latin 'hordeum').

In the news

Stumptown Coffee Roasters is featuring a unique 'horchata cold foam shakerato' as a limited-edition drink at their new Lincoln Heights flagship store.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters Opens New Los Angeles Flasghip

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