What happens when you really want a mocha but you also want to stay indoors in your pajamas? Prepare it yourself! Whether you have an espresso machine or a mocha, know that you will be able to prepare coffee in less time than it would take to get dressed and go out. So leave your wallet in the drawer and start reading this article.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: American Coffee
Step 1. Get the ingredients
Here's what you need for a mocha made with American coffee:
- 40 ml of freshly brewed coffee (or instant)
- 120 ml of milk
- 15 g of cocoa powder
- 15 m of hot water
- Sugar (optional)
- Whipped cream and cocoa for garnish (optional)
Step 2. Make as much coffee as you like
To reproduce the authentic mocha, you should use a very strong dark blend. If you are in a hurry, you are allowed to use instant coffee, but be aware that the extracted one is much better.
Coffee is considered strong when 60g of ground coffee is used for 180ml of water
Step 3. Make a cocoa syrup (similar to the one they use at the bar) with water and sweetened cocoa
Combine these ingredients, in equal parts, in a small bowl and mix. For a mocha you will need 30 ml of syrup.
Step 4. In a mug-like cup, mix the syrup with the coffee
The more coffee you make, the more syrup you will need. But remember to leave some space in the cup for the milk!
Step 5. Heat the milk with steam, either on the stove or in the microwave
The amount needed depends on the capacity of the cup. Usually 80-120ml is more than enough.
The milk must reach a temperature between 60 ° C and 70 ° C. If it were hotter it could burn and ruin the mocha
Step 6. Fill the cup with hot milk
If foam forms, hold it with a spoon so it will end up on the surface of the drink.
If you love very sweet mocha, add a teaspoon of sugar before garnishing it with the foam
Step 7. Add a swirl of whipped cream, a sprinkle of cocoa and enjoy the drink
You can complete everything with chocolate or caramel syrup or with cinnamon and brown sugar.
Method 2 of 2: Espresso
Step 1. Prepare the ingredients
Here's what you'll need for an espresso mocha:
- Espresso blend (regular or decaffeinated)
- 30 ml of boiling water
- 15 g of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 15 g of sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 120 ml of milk (any type)
- 15ml flavored syrup (optional)
Step 2. In a mug type cup, combine the boiling water with the cocoa powder, salt and sugar
In this way you prepare the classic syrup that is also used in the bar. It will be much more rewarding than pouring commercial syrup into your coffee.
Step 3. Prepare the espresso
You need to make enough to fill the cup halfway. If you don't want to have too much caffeine, you can use a decaffeinated blend or extract a long coffee.
Step 4. Steam 120ml of milk
If you don't have a machine, you can use the microwave or a saucepan on the stove. The milk must reach a temperature of 70 ° C. However, if you have an espresso machine, you will also have a steam wand!
- Make sure the tip of the spear is not too close to the bottom of the milk container, but not too close to the surface. The milk shouldn't be too puffy and frothy, but neither should it be burnt. It will take about 15 seconds to reach the desired temperature. If you have a thermometer handy, make sure it's 70 ° C.
- Is your cup very large? Then make at least 180 ml of milk.
Step 5. Add the milk to the chocolate syrup
Use a large spoon to hold the foam so it stays on the surface of the mocha.
Once the cup is filled, add a few tablespoons of foam to the surface of the drink, the classic "icing on the cake"
Step 6. Add the espresso
You have just made your homemade mocaccino! If you want to flavor it further, you can add caramel or currant syrup at this stage.
Step 7. Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa
Since it is such a tasty drink, it must also be beautiful to look at. You can also finish with caramel, cinnamon, or brown sugar syrup. If you like, add a cherry to some sugar sprinkles. You are now ready to taste your mocaccino!
Advice
- If you have added the cream, decorate it with liquid chocolate to get that delight they prepare you at the bar.
- If you prefer a cold version, put some ice in the blender with the coffee.
Warnings
- Do not heat anything more than it should. You could ruin the drink or burn yourself!
- Be careful not to burn yourself.
- Try different types of sweeteners to find the one you like best. There are some doubts about the effects that these products can have on health, from sugar to sucralose and from aspartame to isomalt.
