Caffè mocha
(Mocha, Mocaccino, Mochachino)
Caffè mocha, often simply called mocha, is a popular coffee drink that combines the flavors of espresso, chocolate, and milk. Although it shares the name with the Yemeni coffee beans, modern caffè mocha was developed sometime in the 19th century in the USA (as a variation of the Italian bicerin coffee beverage), and is essentially a chocolate-flavored variant of a caffè latte.
It typically consists of one or two shots of espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate syrup or cocoa powder. The drink is usually topped with whipped cream and occasionally a dusting of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for added decoration and flavor.
The preparation of a caffè mocha begins with brewing a shot of espresso. Chocolate syrup or cocoa powder is then added to the espresso, which is followed by the addition of steamed milk. Read more
The ingredients are mixed together to create a rich and creamy beverage. Finally, the drink is often topped with whipped cream and a garnish of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings. The flavor profile of caffè mocha is characterized by the boldness of espresso combined with the sweetness of chocolate and the creaminess of milk.
The balance of these flavors can be adjusted according to personal preference by varying the amount of chocolate syrup, milk, and espresso used in the drink. Caffè mocha can be served hot or iced. For a hot mocha, the drink is served in a warm mug, while an iced mocha is prepared by pouring the mixture over ice and often adding cold milk instead of steamed milk.
