Mocha, The Best Choice for Chocolate Fans
For those who are chocolate lovers, Mocha is the best choice for a pleasant evening in a café because the combination of coffee and milk with chocolate, besides being energizing, brings you a delicious experience of drinking. Stay with us in this article. We discuss the history of the origin of mocha, its ingredients recipe.
History of Mocha
Mocha was known as one of the popular coffee drinks in the Middle East in the 17th century. The origin of this drink goes back to the Gulf of Aden in Yemen. Mocha got its name from the port of Mocha in this region, which was famous as the center of the coffee trade at that time. Over time, mocha became a popular drink around the world and today it can be found in coffee shops and cafes around the world.
Recipe of Mocha
To make a mocha, just prepare the following ingredients at home:
Espresso: You can make espresso at home through two methods. Using an espresso machine or a Moka Pot. Of course, if you have none of them at home, you can use instant coffee.
Chocolate Syrup: To have a chocolate sauce, you can do two things: Buy ready-to-use chocolate syrups from shops, like Sunich Chocolate Syrup, or make your chocolate sauce at home.
Foamed Milk: To make foamed milk, use nuzzle of your espresso machine. If you don’t have an espresso machine, use French press, mixer or other methods.
Now that all materials are ready, let’s review recipes for hot and cold mochas.
Recipe for Hot Mocha
Ingredients:
- Espresso Coffee: 30 ml
- Milk: 1 tbsp.
- Chocolate Syrup or Chocolate Sauce: 1 or 2 tbsp.
- Chopped Cacao or Chocolate (Optional): In the required amount
Recipe:
In a suitable cup, prepare the espresso coffee. Then add syrup or chocolate sauce and stir. Finally, pour the milk foam on it slowly. At this stage, if possible, you can garnish the drink with beautiful patterns using milk foam. At the end, if you wish, you can pour cocoa or chopped chocolate on top of the mocha.
Recipe for Cold Mocha
Ingredients:
- Espresso Coffee: 30 ml
- Cold Milk: 1 tbsp.
- Chocolate Syrup: 1 tbsp.
- Ice Cube: In the required amount
- Chopped Cacao or Chocolate (optional): In the required amount
Recipe:
In a suitable cup, prepare the espresso coffee. Add the cold milk to the cup and stir to mix the coffee and milk. Add the chocolate syrup or sauce to the ingredients and mix again. Then pour the desired amount of ice into another glass and add the mocha mixture.
If you want, you can pour cocoa or chopped chocolate on top of the mocha.
An Important Note in the Mocha’s Recipe
Note that the said quantities are changeable based on your taste. Therefore, if you wish to experience a special taste, you can change the quantities on the basis of your taste.
Conclusion
In this article, we discussed the advantages of mocha among cafe drinks. We also explained the history and exact amounts of each of the mocha’s ingredients and explained how to make hot and cold mochas. Having this information, it’s your turn to get to work and make an enjoyable experience by preparing this lovely drink.
