The Best Mocha Latte Recipe
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The Mocha originated in Yemen, gained popularity in Europe in the 18th century, and later spread to the US.
The name "Mocha" comes from the city of Mocha in Yemen, a significant center for the coffee trade in the 15th century.
Today, Mocha is enjoyed worldwide as a delicious coffee beverage.
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Ingredients
Chocolate
Embrace the chocolate symphony with your choice of:
- 1.5 oz Chocolate sauce (Hershey's, Ghirardelli, Torani, or any other favorite)
- 20 grams Chocolate semi-sweet bars (Hershey's, Ghirardelli, Lindt, the chocolate world is your oyster)
- 20 grams Cocoa powder (Hershey's, Ghirardelli, Granny's secret stash, etc.)
*Heads up! choose just one, whatever you have on hand at home.
Coffee
- 2 oz of espresso coffee
- OR 4 oz of French press coffee for an intensely brewed flavor
Milk
- 8 oz of milk, your choice.
Instructions
*For Espresso Machine Maestros (5 steps):*
- Pour your piping hot espresso into a generous 12oz mug.
- Mix the chocolate with the coffee, allowing it to melt seamlessly into a harmonious blend.
- For a visually stunning, creamy masterpiece, Channel your inner barista and froth the milk using the espresso machine frother.
- Artfully pour the frothed milk into the chocolate coffee blend in gentle circles.
- Crown your creation with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.
*For Coffee Enthusiasts Without an Espresso Machine (5 steps):*
- Begin with a 12oz mug brimming with your intense brewed coffee.
- Mix the chocolate with the coffee, ensuring a velvety fusion of flavors.
- Warm up the milk in your microwave for 1-2 minutes, then froth it using a French press or any milk frother until it transforms into a silky delight.
- Pour the frothed milk into the chocolate-coffee elixir, and give it a gentle stir if the mood strikes.
- Seal the deal with a final touch—sprinkle cocoa powder or scatter chocolate shavings for a decadent visual feast.
Tips and recommendations
- We recommend to use chocolate sauce, it is very easy to mix and try latte art if you have the skills!
- If you're not skilled at latte art, you can still decorate your mocha by grating a chocolate bar on top or using cocoa powder.
This is our best recipe to keep the sweetness of the chocolate and still taste the coffee flavor. You can play with quantities as you prefer.
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