10 min medium 1 cup
A latte's sweeter, more indulgent cousin — the mocha adds chocolate to the espresso and steamed milk combo, then tops it with whipped cream. Named after the Yemeni port of Mocha, which historically traded coffee with chocolate-like notes. It's a dessert and a coffee in one.
Ingredients
- 1 shot espresso
- 1 oz chocolate syrup (or 1 tbsp cocoa powder + 1 tsp sugar)
- 6 oz steamed milk
- Whipped cream
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Flavor Notes
ChocolateSweetIndulgent
Step by Step
- 1
Add the chocolate syrup to the bottom of your mug.
- 2
Pull a shot of espresso directly over the chocolate.
- 3
Stir well to combine the chocolate and espresso into a smooth base.
- 4
Steam the milk to 150°F with a light microfoam.
- 5
Pour the steamed milk over the chocolate-espresso mixture.
- 6
Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- 7
Dust with cocoa powder and serve.