What exactly is a Caffè Mocha coffee drink? (and how do you say it?)
A Caffè Mocha coffee drink is, in its most basic form, a hot chocolate with a shot of espresso.
Want a bit more detail than that? Read on!
[Sassy_Social_Share]The Caffè Mocha explained
The Caffè Mocha goes by a number of different names, all meaning more or less the same thing.
It will sometimes, and most commonly just be called a Mocha. Other variations include the Mocaccino or Mochaccino, or if you’re bored and want another variation, the Mochachino.
The name comes from the city of Mocha in Yemen, but no one seems to know if this is where it actually came from.
If you’re British, you should really say mock-a, but for those with an American inclination, we’ll let you off for saying moak-a. But it sounds weird like that, just stick with the British version.
Either way the Caffè Mocha is based on espresso and hot milk with added chocolate. The chocolate can take a variety of different forms but is often cocoa powder and sugar, chocolate syrup, or even real chocolate.
It can be presented a number of different ways, most often poured like a Caffè Latte, or else served with whipped cream on top.
Want to bling it up?
Add a dusting of cinnamon, chocolate, marshmallows or unicorn dust on top. Not sure what unicorn dust is? We’re not sure either, but we’re pretty certain unicorns get dusty if they’re left in a corner too long.
Pictures: What does a Caffè Mocha coffee drink look like?
It’s not an exact science. Here are a few examples:
Caffè Mocha coffee drink variations
Iced Caffè Mocha coffee drink
It’s very similar to a regular Mocha, but cold. Chill your espresso, use cold milk and top with whipped cream. Serve over ice.
White Chocolate Caffè Mocha coffee drink
You guessed it: It’s the same as a regular Mocha, but made with white chocolate.
Black & White Caffè Mocha coffee drink
Yep, another picture a la Starbucks. The black and white Mocha uses both dark and white chocolate.
Tuxedo Mocha coffee drink
The same as the Black & White Caffè Mocha but with a different presentation.
The Mint Mocha
Check out the full article on the Mint Mocha here. It’s a real thing!
Video Recipe: How to make a Caffè Mocha coffee drink, 3 ways
We love this video from 7 Miles Coffee Roasters, and we love the Aussie accent. We also love the pun 4 seconds in.
Ingredients used in this video:
We’ve put links in to products that work well, as not all of the above ingredients are available in the UK.
Level 1
15g (1 tbsp) drinking chocolate powder
Steamed milk
Level 2 (Sauce and Mocha)
60g (60ml / 2 fl.oz) Cold Water
Steamed milk
Level 3 (Ganache and Mocha)
100g (3.5oz) Couverture Chocolate
100g (100ml / 3.5 fl.oz) Cream
Steamed milk
Bonus Recipe
100g (3.5oz) Chocolate Ganache (see above)
200g (7oz) Ice
100g (3.5oz) Milk
How much caffeine is there in a Caffè Mocha coffee drink?
There is 63mg of caffeine in a Mocha if you make it with a single shot of espresso, and 126mg if you go with a double shot.
To see more on this, check out this article on caffeine where we cover it off in more depth.
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