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Horchata: a cool pause in Valencia

Valencian horchata is made from chufas, small edible tubers. It is often paired with elongated pastries called fartons.

Horchata: a cool pause in Valencia
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Valencian horchata is made from chufas, small edible tubers. It is often paired with elongated pastries called fartons.

Mini-dialogue

Una horchata bien fría, por favor.

¿La quieres con un fartón?

Try this in conversation: “Una horchata bien fría, por favor.” — “A very cold horchata, please.” Read the mini-dialogue aloud, change one detail and answer in your own words.

Try it yourself

Order a drink and a pastry. Ask about the serving size and invite a friend to try your choice.

Sources and photographs

The practice situation and dialogue were written by PROSPERAMOS. The photograph illustrates the theme.