This tag makes part of our Food category and will direct you to all our blog posts discussing drinks, not just for adults but also for the entire family. Some of them are alcoholic beverages such as wine, sangria, sparkling wine, vermouth, cocktails… But you’ll also find here non-alcoholic drinks such as coffee and tea, and the kid-friendly orchata and hot chocolate… The world of Spanish drinks and beverages is summarized here in our blog posts for your enjoyment. Make sure to try our recommendations during your trip to bring back home memories of trying new exciting flavors from Spain!
BARCELONA VERMOUTH BAR LIST – THE CATALAN VERSION OF TAPAS Do you want to know a secret? Tapas aren’t really a Barcelona thing. Other cities like Seville, Madrid or Bilbao have entire neighborhoods full of tapas bars, and their locals hop from bar to bar enjoying a tapa here and another tapa there. That doesn’t happen …
DELICIOUS SPANISH LIQUEURS AND SPIRITS YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF Did you know that the world of Spanish drinks isn’t just about its wines and sparklings? There is also a very appealing variety of liquors for all tastes that most tourists will miss, and yet, they are a very intimate part of the local culture and gastronomy. …
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A FOODIE-APPROVED BARCELONA HORCHATERIAS LIST My baby is almost 21 months old and she already loves horchata de chufa (or orxata de xufa in Catalan), a Summer drink favorite in Spain, specially in Valencia, where the drink is original from, and along the Mediterranean coast. White like milk, but not a dairy product, this refreshing beverage …
THE AUTHENTIC SANGRIA RECIPE Red wine sangria is one of the most famous Spanish drinks. Spaniards don’t drink it all the time, though: it’s a summer drink only. And we hardly ever order it at the restaurants (except maybe occasionally in tapas bars, but we usually prefer wine or bier to go with our tapas), …
ICE TEA, BUBBLE TEA, AFTERNOON TEA IN BARCELONA AND MORE Are you a tea lover? Discover where to enjoy it in Barcelona! Tea wasn’t too popular in our area just a few years ago. However, these last years it’s become trendy and lately tea shops and cafés serving good tea have been opening around! Now it’s …
SPAIN WHITE WINE WILL DEFINITELY SURPRISE YOU While the country is famous for its reds, Spanish white wine is definitely worth trying. Some time now in Spain, many producers have bet for white wines and start producing really good products: not only young white wines, but barrel crianzas as well that deserves an opportunity to be tasted. They are …
GET FAMILIAR WITH THE MOST POPULAR SPAIN RED WINE BRANDS Style and quality. These are the two adjectives that describe red wines from Spain. Most of them are made of Tempranillo and Granache grapes, and unless we are talking about young wines, they are mostly aged in oak barrels. That’s why it’s important to know the types of Spanish wines based …
DISCOVER WHERE TO FIND THE BEST COFFEE IN BARCELONA This morning on my tour, the Thomas asked me where to find the best coffee in Barcelona. What a great question! We were on a food tour, so I made sure to pack our itinerary with some of my favorite coffee shops. So when I got home, …
CAVA WINE BRANDS FOR A PERFECT MEDITERRANEAN MEAL Penedes Cava is the most famous sparkling drink in Catalonia; only the wines that are fermented with champenoise tradicional method and inside permited areas (Denominación de Origen) can be labelled as Spanish Cava. Although there are Cava regions all over Spain, the 95% of all cava is produced in …
BEST HOT CHOCOLATE AND CHURROS IN BARCELONA I loooooove churros and hot chocolate. It was my favorite Sunday breakfast when I was a child, and nothing made me happier than having my grandparents (or parents, or aunties!) taking me to a granja (cafe specializing in dairy products) to enjoy a cup of think hot chocolate and dip …
DISCOVER THE BEST SPANISH COLD DRINKS It’s a hot summer, and getting hydrated is important to keep up with your sightseeing. You are thirsty, and you wander what would be the best summer drinks to order. After all, each country has its own traditions and habits. This is why today I want to share with you …
CELEBRATING THE SPAIN-JAPAN DUAL YEAR WITH CHOCOLATE TASTING Does a tea and chocolate tasting sound appealing to you? One of my favorite chocolate shops in Barcelona has decided to celebrate the Spain-Japan dual year in a very creative way: In collaboration with chef Javier Molina they organize one a week and until July 30, 2014* a …
BEST COCKTAIL BARS IN BARCELONA There are many cocktail bars in Barcelona, but some of them are definitely better than others… And it’s such a pitty to arrive to a place where you were expecting to have a fun evening, just to realize that you’ll have to wander around an unknown city and try to …
BARCELONA WINE BARS FOR YOUR NIGHTS OUT The wines of Spain are starting to get a name beyond Rioja, but do you know where you can enjoy a selection of the best Spanish wine labels while you are in Barcelona? Discover the best wine bars in Barcelona that all the connoisseurs are talking about. Today we are inviting …
