Coffee stimulates the sleepy brain to work - this is well known to everyone. However, it turns out that coffee and cocoa combined into one drink give even better results. What are its benefits and how to prepare it?
If the phrase “coffee, cocoa, chocolate” gives you associations with mocha (mochaccino) and you hope that the benefits of this particular drink will be discussed, then you are right, but only partly. Indulging ourselves in chocolate and coffee sweets with milk additives does not necessarily increase our concentration. The situation is somewhat more complicated.
Traditional coffee and cocoa recipe
Let's start with coffee, you will need 2 teaspoons. It must be cooked in a Turkish oven in the classic way. After this, you need to boil the milk; you will need a volume of 300 ml, which needs to be poured in stages. There will be different fat contents, everyone will choose their own percentage.
After this, pour 2 honeycomb spoons of cocoa and powdered sugar into the pan. Next, half of the finished milk is poured in and mixed. The mixture needs to be salted, a pinch will be enough. After stirring again, the remaining milk should be placed in a saucepan.
Cook the cocoa over low heat for 10 minutes. The resulting contents must be whipped until foamy. Then the coffee, which has been pre-strained, is combined with cocoa. The drink is ready. To serve, you can garnish with cream.
Chocolate and coffee cocktail with spicy notes of cinnamon - how to make?
You can mix a cocktail in this version with instant coffee. The highlight of it is that the drink is prepared with cinnamon and chocolate. The process begins with the preparation of products:
- coffee - teaspoon;
- cocoa - teaspoon;
- cinnamon - a pinch or one natural stick;
- milk - 100 ml;
- dark chocolate - 25 g;
- sugar or powder - to taste.
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When everything is ready, you can move on to the next stage - grating the chocolate. Fine chocolate chips are laid out in tall glass glasses, sugar or powder, cocoa powder, a spoonful of instant coffee and a little cinnamon are added there.
The prepared mixture of dry ingredients is poured with boiling water, stirred thoroughly, removing lumps, and then warm milk is added. The aromatic drink is decorated with cocoa or chocolate, a cinnamon stick and a vanilla flower.
Romanian coffee with cocoa
Making coffee with cocoa will take more time than regular black coffee, but the originality of the drink is worth the time and effort.
In the Romanian recipe, a blend of coffee and cocoa is prepared using a Turk. You need 1 teaspoon of coffee, 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar or powder, 0.5 teaspoon of cocoa powder.
All this is mixed in the Turk. It is necessary to add salt at the tip of the knife, but no more. 2-3 tablespoons of water are poured into the Turk. The mixture is stirred until bubbles appear.
The next step is adding boiling water. Stir the mixture again and cook over low heat. The process is similar to regular Turkish coffee brewing. There is no need to bring to a boil. When foam appears, remove from heat.
After this, the drink is poured into a cup and infused for 3-4 minutes. You can add vanillin, but just before use.
About cocoa
Since those ancient times, when the famous navigator Christopher Columbus brought beans grown on cocoa trees to Europe from America, and people learned to prepare a drink from them, the technology for its production has not changed at all.
Cocoa powder, which is sold in stores and from which we prepare our favorite drink, is not the most important derivative of cocoa beans. First, valuable oil is extracted from the dried and ground fruits into flour. The remaining cake is used to make powder - the basis of the future liquid treat. Even from a secondary product, a pleasant-tasting, aromatic and healthy drink is obtained.
In terms of the set of useful qualities, cocoa powder is not inferior to natural coffee; it contains:
- caffeine;
- vitamins and minerals;
- tanning compounds.
In addition, the thick, rich drink contains coloring substances that give it a unique color, which is called “cocoa”. And three more healthy components:
- theobromine – blocks spasms of blood vessels in the heart and brain;
- flavanols – activate cerebral circulation, are an excellent prevention of senile dementia;
- phenylephylamine is a valuable component that promotes good mood and a positive outlook on life.
Cocoa is called a natural antidepressant; drinking a cup of this wonderful drink will give you a significant dose of optimism. At the same time, you get rid of an annoying cough, satisfy your hunger, and keep your skin fresh.
An indispensable drink for the elderly, athletes and children. Cocoa powder is widely used in cooking and cosmetology, in the treatment of pulmonary diseases, stomach ulcers, and to strengthen the immune system.
Hollywood coffee with almonds
Cocoa must be prepared with milk. You will need 2 tablespoons of powder. Boil 350 ml of milk and divide into 2 parts. Cocoa and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar are placed in one. After this, knead and pour in the remaining milk. The mixture is boiled for 10 minutes and whipped to achieve foam.
You will need 2 teaspoons of coffee. It is necessary to boil it in a Turk and pour it into cups, leaving room for cocoa. By combining coffee and cocoa, you can top the drink with whipped cream.
Almonds must first be fried and chopped. It is added to ready-made coffee with cocoa.
Coffee drink with milk and cocoa
Coffee and cocoa can also be mixed with milk. The drink will acquire a very soft taste and a pleasant chocolate aroma.
To prepare two servings you will need:
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar or powdered sugar;
- 2 heaped teaspoons of coffee and cocoa;
- 2 tablespoons of liquid cream 10% fat;
- 100 ml milk;
- and the same amount of water.
How to cook:
- Add cocoa and half the sugar to boiling milk. Wait until dark foam appears on the surface, then remove the pan from the heat.
- Meanwhile, prepare black coffee and add the remaining sugar to it.
- Gently, without stirring, pour it into the cocoa, then pour the drink into cups. Before serving, add a little cold cream to each.
With such a recipe, there is no need to decide what is healthier than coffee or cocoa and which one to prefer. This tandem of products is really tasty and moderately healthy.
Coffee with cocoa and cinnamon
Approximately 500 ml of water needs to be boiled. At this time, coffee and cinnamon are mixed. The proportion is 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to 3 teaspoons of coffee. When the water boils, add coffee and cinnamon. The container is covered with a lid and infused.
At this time, take 300 ml of milk, 2 tablespoons of cocoa, vanillin and 1-2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. All this needs to be whipped using a blender. The finished mixture is poured into cups and strained coffee is added.
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Hot drink with raspberries or blueberries
A very interesting option is coffee with cocoa, to which fresh forest berries are added. For this custom treat you will need:
- 1-2 teaspoons of ground powder;
- 1 teaspoon each of granulated sugar and cocoa;
- 150 ml water;
- 1 tablespoon black currants, blueberries or raspberries.
How to cook:
- Mix all the ingredients, including berries, in a pot and put it on the fire.
- Wait until foam appears and carefully strain the resulting liquid into cups. An invigorating drink with the aroma of summer is ready!
Option with cognac
British gentlemen joke that the pure taste of coffee cannot be spoiled by only 3 things: cognac, cigar and chocolate. The recipe for coffee with cocoa and cognac meets these requirements.
To one glass of milk you need to add a teaspoon of cocoa, a pinch of vanillin and sugar to taste. The mixture is placed on low heat. It is important not to bring to a boil, but to cook for 7 minutes. Then add 2 teaspoons of brewed coffee. The drink must be brought to a boil 2 times.
After removing from heat, add 50 grams to the liquid. cognac The top of the drink can be decorated with cream or grated chocolate.
Important information about the benefits and differences between coffee and cocoa
It’s easy to guess how coffee differs from cocoa. Coffee is the berries from the coffee tree, cocoa is the beans. Chemically, the main difference is the composition. In cocoa, theobromine is the main alkaloid, while in coffee, caffeine is the main alkaloid. In addition, cocoa beans contain fatty oil, which significantly increases calorie content. Coffee is lower in calories, but has a slightly different effect on the human body.
When answering the question of what is healthier than coffee or cocoa, it is worth comparing the effect of both drink options. Cocoa, which contains magnesium, has a beneficial effect on the heart and improves mood as an antidepressant. Coffee also tones and energizes you with positivity, but rather against the background of fatigue. Excess caffeine will invariably lead to poisoning of the body, accompanied by:
- insomnia;
- tachycardia;
- anxiety;
- headache, etc.
Cocoa in excess will also negatively affect the functioning of the body and will primarily manifest itself as mild drug intoxication and allergic reactions. One way or another, when choosing coffee and cocoa for pleasure and toning up, you need to remember in moderation. Exceeding the norm (2-3 cups) in both cases is associated with health risks.
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How to prepare coffee with cocoa, which name if milk is added is “mochaccino” and what other ingredients can be added? A selection of interesting recipes is below.
Characteristic
Two varieties
Baristas distinguish two types: American mocha and European mochaccino. After the States, the cocktail became known in European countries, and we learned about it after Europe. We call it exclusively in the European manner.
The most famous is the traditional mochaccino, the recipe of which contains 45 ml of espresso and chocolate syrup and 95 ml of milk. The finished mix is decorated with grated chocolate and fresh cream, which is pre-whipped.
Calories and caffeine
The calorie content depends on the fat content of the milk components, so the calorie content of mochaccino coffee reaches 310 kcal. Without additives, with 1% milk, the calorie content is reduced to 170.
A serving of espresso, which is part of a mochaccino, contains 50 mg of caffeine. Milk softens its tonic properties. Although the dose of caffeine is small, the cocktail is quite nutritious and has an invigorating effect.
Cost of one serving
The price for one cup of drink varies from 100 to 300 rubles.
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You can brew mochaccino in a coffee machine by purchasing special capsules. Then one serving will cost 35-45 rubles.
If you prepare a cocktail at home according to the classic recipe, it will cost 35-40 rubles. If you replace the chocolate sauce with hot chocolate, then the cost of one cup will drop to 25 rubles.
The benefits and harms of cocoa
Cocoa, in addition to its aromatic taste, also has many beneficial properties that have long been known to mankind. The combination of two products with a high content of biologically active substances is a powerful antidepressant, significantly increases mental activity, relieves tension and fatigue. The presence of cinnamon in the drink improves memory, including visual memory, and increases concentration.
But there are also contraindications. In addition to excess weight, kidney disease is a contraindication to drinking cocoa. It contains purines, which, when in excess, contribute to the formation of uric acid and its accumulation in the human body. This leads to the formation of sand in the kidneys and the deposition of salts in the joints.
Therefore, if diagnosed with arthritis, gout, osteoporosis or rheumatic symptoms, cocoa should be drunk with caution.
Composition of mochaccino coffee
The peculiarity of mochaccino is that melted chocolate is added to espresso coffee. To simplify, some housewives add chocolate syrup, but this version of mochaccino will not have as pronounced a taste as the original.
In order to prepare a classic mochaccino, you need:
- milk;
- espresso;
- liquid chocolate;
- whipped cream.
Chocolate chips, cinnamon, caramel or nuts are used to decorate the drink.
Calorie content of mochaccino
One serving of the drink (~250 ml) contains 290 kcal.
BJU (in grams): 3|11|46.
Mochaccino price in Moscow and the region
Mochaccino in capsules: 660 rubles per package (16 capsules) or 41 rubles per serving.
The price per serving (~250 ml) of mochaccino in a cafe is 70 rubles.
Description: What is chocolate coffee (mochaccino) made from? What recipes are there for making it - with ice, in a Turkish coffee pot, in a coffee machine. Price and calorie content of mochaccino.
Cinnamon coffee with cream and cocoa
An extraordinary recipe combines coffee with cream. The most delicious treat can only be obtained by using natural coffee beans, real cinnamon sticks and homemade whipped cream, but not everyone has these ingredients, so we suggest using:
- Cocoa powder – 2 tsp;
- Ground Arabica beans – 2 tsp;
- Vanilla sugar – 1 tsp;
- Milk – 50 -70 ml;
- Balloon cream – 30 ml;
- Bitter chocolate – 50 g;
- Cinnamon stick (you can also use ground cinnamon).
Home cooking:
- Prepare coffee in a Turk over low heat. Strain it.
- Make cocoa from milk and powder and mix it with coffee.
- Add vanilla sugar to the resulting mixture and beat with a mixer.
- Pour the treat into transparent glasses, add whipped cream for beauty, a cinnamon stick on the side, and melted chocolate on top.
You can experiment with this recipe: place chocolate at the bottom of the glasses, you can decorate the drink with ground nuts. In any of your experiments, this will only be a plus; the drink will only be softer and more refined.
What is healthy: coffee or cocoa?
The main component of coffee is caffeine. It increases the level of dopamine hormone, which affects our mood, motivation, attention, and even interest in studying.
By drinking coffee in moderation, you improve the intensity of your work. Caffeine dilates blood vessels and helps with headaches.
As a result of research, scientists have found that people who do not consume coffee have 6% higher heart rate disturbances than gourmets of this drink. This is not an impressive figure, but.
If you sleep 4-5 hours a day and drink coffee to cheer yourself up, it will have a harmful effect on your body. After an hour, or maybe even earlier, it will lose its effect.
It is dangerous to take it in combination with alcoholic drinks. It will cause a strange sensation in a person: you seem to be sober, your thoughts are clear, you understand everything, but your legs are unsteady, and the person himself is swaying from side to side, like a tall tree during a strong wind.
Cocoa also contains a lot of vitamins and other elements that are beneficial for the body, such as melanin, antioxidants, etc. It is primarily rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamins A, E, and PP. They improve metabolism in the body, regulate the functioning of the liver and heart, strengthen the immune system, and improve blood circulation.
Melanin in cocoa beans rejuvenates the skin and helps cleanse the body of harmful elements and salts.
Antioxidants - nutrients help your body protect itself from harmful environmental influences and delay cell aging.
