The Elusive Quest for Valencia's "White Gold" As I wandered through the narrow streets of Valencia's old town, nostalgia washed over me.
The city's culinary traditions are on full display in its bustling horchaterías – grand parlours dedicated to producing and consuming horchata, the region's beloved "white gold.
" However, behind this charming façade lies a complex web of history, tradition, and economic pressures. Valencia's agricultural zone north of the city is home to the chufa, the principal ingredient in horchata.