Mocha

Region: Global, named after Mokha, Yemen 🇾🇪

Brewing Time: 3 minutes (for espresso)

Total Time: 5 minutes

Indulgence: ☕️☕️☕️ (Rich)

The Story:

The name hearkens back to the port of Mokha in Yemen, a historic center for the coffee trade. The modern Mocha is essentially a chocolate latte, combining the richness of espresso with the sweetness of chocolate. It's the perfect bridge for those who can't decide between a coffee and a hot chocolate.

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Prep Time 2

Brewing time 3

Total Time 5

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

2 shots espresso
1-2 tbsp chocolate syrup or sauce (or 1 tbsp cocoa powder mixed with 1 tbsp hot water)
¾ cup steamed milk
Whipped cream (optional)

Equipment

1 Espresso machine (with steam wand)
1 Whisk (optional)

Method

Add chocolate sauce to your mug.
Pull espresso shots directly into the mug and stir thoroughly with the chocolate until combined.
Top with steamed milk.
Optionally, finish with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Pro Tip: Use high-quality dark chocolate sauce to balance the sweetness and let the coffee flavor shine through.