How to make mocha coffee

A cup of coffee always tends to lift up our spirits, more so if it’s Café Mocha. Especially for all those chocolate lovers, Mocha is one of the most preferred type of coffee. Café Mocha takes its name from a small town called Mocha in Yemen which was one of the largest exporters of coffee beans in the 15th century. Mocha brings to the table a very interesting blend of chocolate and coffee that has many people drooling over it. While many might feel satisfied that mixing an instant hot chocolate mix to their coffee gives them their cup of Mocha, in reality the exotic taste of Mocha is far from it. Here are a set of instructions that will guide you to make Café Mocha all by yourself within no time.

Complexity level: Easy

Time required: 15 to 20 minutes

Estimated cost: $ 2 for 2 servings

Resources required:

1. Freshly grounded coffee beans or instant coffee mix
2. Drinking chocolate or chocolate syrup
3. Sugar
4. Ice (if you want cold coffee)
5. Whipped cream (for topping and to add flavor)
6. Chocolate chips (optional)
7. Milk
8. A small pan

Instructions:

1. Brew a shot of espresso:

Brew a shot of espresso in an espresso machine. If you do not have one, double brew your regular coffee or use an instant espresso mix. In this case, you just need to add the espresso mix to a cup of hot water while stirring it well.

2. Heat the milk:

The temperature of the milk is important as it ensures the right amount of frothing or foaming. Fill the pitcher with milk and place a thermometer in it. Steam the milk till the temperature is about 155 degrees F or 70 degrees C. This temperature tends to rise another 5 degrees as the milk settles down. The steam wand should be inserted diagonally to let the formation of the foam.

3. Add chocolate and espresso:

Add chocolate powder or chocolate syrup to the milk and blend it well. Combine the heated chocolate mix and a shot of espresso to get your perfect Café Mocha. Start by pouring shot of espresso in the coffee mug. Pour steamed milk over the espresso while constantly stirring to get the right foam. The froth smoothly blends with the espresso. When pouring, you may want to use the spoon to regulate the flow of the foam. Ensure that no foam enters the drink until you are about 3 mm from the brim. By doing so you get a nice brown foamy top with a small white foam in the center.

4. Serve as desired:

Serve your Mocha with whipped cream, a scoop of ice cream, or chocolate chips.

Frequently asked questions:

What is Café Mocha actually?

In its true sense, Café Mocha is a variant of Café Latte. Typically it is a blend of one third espresso and two thirds steamed milk. The only difference is the chocolate flavor that is added to this type of coffee. This chocolate could be in the form of chocolate syrup or chocolate powder. You may either make Mocha with white chocolate, dark chocolate, or milk chocolate.

Quick tips:

1. Making cold Café Mocha is very simple too. All you have to do is to mix the Mocha with ice cube and blend it together in a blender.

2. Adding whipped cream is a great option that not just makes your coffee look appealing but also adds to its flavor.

3. You can also add a few drops of chocolate over the whipped cream to enhance the flavour.

Things to watch out for:

1. Be careful to maintain the temperatures. Heating anything more than the required level can spoil the taste.

2. Even if mocha is very delicious, always try to keep its consumption under control.