If you love coffee but find espresso too bitter. You don’t know how you can diversify your usual cappuccino or latte - so that it’s both tasty and unusual. Or maybe you have a sweet tooth? If so, mochaccino coffee is the drink for you. In its classic version, in addition to the usual rich taste of Arabica and milk, you will feel the soft taste of chocolate or chocolate syrup. And chocolate, as you know, is a great mood lifter, promoting the production of the joy hormone. Brew it at home yourself and enjoy this healthy invigorating drink.
Mochaccino - what is it?
Mochaccino coffee, prepared in different countries and even different coffee shops, can vary significantly in taste, appearance, volume, and even the set of ingredients. The reason is the wide variety of recipes in America and Europe.
- The birthplace of the recipe is the USA. Many cafe visitors did not really like the strong and tart espresso, and then the bartenders began adding whipped cream and chocolate to the coffee. At first they simply sprinkled crumbs on top of whipped cream, then they came up with the idea of adding chocolate syrup to the drink.
- The Americans called their work mochaccino or mocha . This is how the drink is called in many menus of bars and coffee shops.
- In Europe, the recipe was slightly changed and given its own nickname - “chocolate latte” . Europeans avoid the shortened name mocha so as not to create confusion. Mocha has been the name given to a type of Yemeni coffee since the Middle Ages.
- The composition of the European mochaccino includes a large amount of milk, and chocolate syrup can be replaced with hot chocolate or cocoa. Whipped cream is sometimes used to decorate the drink.
In our country, we gravitate more toward the European coffee school, which is why mochaccinos are prepared according to European recipes.
Mochaccino coffee has all the characteristics of a dessert drink.
- Classic proportions - ¼ coffee, ¼ hot chocolate (chocolate sauce or syrup), ½ milk, whipped cream for decoration.
- The requirements for coffee quality are not too strict. Both espresso and strong coffee brewed in a cezve or brewed in a French press are suitable for preparation.
- The defining flavor in mochaccino is chocolate and cream. To enhance the chocolate accent, mochaccino coffee is sometimes brewed with cocoa.
How to prepare hot chocolate for this type of coffee
To make mochaccino, you can use ready-made chocolate sauce, or you can make your own hot chocolate. There are a lot of such recipes. Here are some of them:
Recipe No. 1:
- half a glass of milk;
- half a bar of chocolate;
- 40 ml cream;
- a little cinnamon.
Milk is mixed with cinnamon, boiled, cooled slightly and filtered. Melt the chocolate in a steam bath, add cream and mix thoroughly. Pour warm milk into the finished mixture of chocolate and cream and stir well. That's it, the chocolate is ready.
Recipe No. 2:
- 50 gr. cocoa powder;
- one and a half glasses of cream;
- 10 gr. starch;
- 40-50 gr. sand;
- Art. l. boiled cold water.
Mix dry starch, sugar and cocoa, gradually add water and mix thoroughly. In a separate bowl, heat the cream well, but do not boil . Pour the hot cream into the resulting chocolate mixture and, without bringing to a boil, simmer the mixture a little over low heat. Then remove from the stove and let it brew for 4-5 minutes.
Everything is clearly shown and explained in this video:
Mochaccino coffee - recipes
There are many recipes for mochaccino, so you can choose one that suits your taste. Here are some basic options.
Classic mochaccino
You will need
- A serving of espresso coffee or strong coffee brewed in a cezve – 50 ml.
- Milk, slightly warmed – 100 ml.
- Chocolate syrup – 50 ml.
- Whipped cream for decoration - 2 tablespoons.
- Chocolate topping for cream.
How to cook?
- We brew espresso coffee in a coffee machine or in a cezve.
- If necessary, add sugar to the cup of coffee and stir.
- Pour chocolate into a glass or glass.
- Then pour in the milk.
- Lastly, carefully pour in the coffee, using a knife.
- Decorate with whipped cream and chocolate chips.
Mochaccino with cocoa
What will you need?
- Cocoa – 100 ml.
- Sugar – 1 teaspoon.
- Espresso coffee – 50 ml.
- Whipped cream - 2 tablespoons.
- A mixture of cocoa and powdered sugar for decoration.
How to cook?
- Cook cocoa from a mixture of milk and cream with a total volume of 100 ml and 1 level teaspoon of cocoa. Cocoa powder should be taken with a fat content of at least 14-15%, then the drink will have a pronounced chocolate taste.
- Add sugar, it can be replaced with powdered sugar, it will make the drink thicker.
- Making coffee.
- Whip the cream.
- Mix cocoa powder and powdered sugar in equal proportions.
- Pour cocoa into a cup, then coffee.
- Place whipped cream on top and sprinkle with a mixture of cocoa and powder.
Ingredients
Mochaccino coffee contains 3 main ingredients:
- ground coffee;
- chilled milk;
- hot chocolate.
Depending on the specific recipe, the cocktail may contain cocoa, cinnamon, toppings, chocolate chips, and cream. The basis of the drink is espresso freshly brewed in a Turk or coffee machine. It is advisable to choose Arabica beans or at least a high-quality mixture of Arabica and Robusta.
Mochaccino coffee contains a standard dose of caffeine - about 40 mg. However, the invigorating effect has a delayed effect, as it is weakened by the milk content. This drink has a gentle effect on the nervous and cardiovascular systems.
Some people substitute syrup or topping for mocha hot chocolate to simplify the recipe. However, it is better to cook it yourself.
Preparing hot chocolate does not take much time, but the drink will be thick, with a rich chocolate taste.
You will need the following ingredients:
- 100 ml milk;
- half a chocolate bar;
- 50 ml heavy cream;
- cinnamon.
Milk must be mixed with cinnamon and heated over medium heat, but do not boil. Break the chocolate into slices and melt in a water bath, stirring constantly. Gradually pour cream into the melted chocolate, then remove from heat. Mix the resulting mass with milk. Hot chocolate is ready.
Refreshing recipe - mochaccino with ice
The mochaccino recipe is often creatively reworked. As a result of one such experiment, a wonderful cooling drink was obtained, which is in great demand in the summer and at all kinds of parties. It's called an iced mochaccino.
What will you need?
- Warmed milk – 125 ml.
- Ready coffee – 50 ml.
- Chocolate syrup – 25 ml.
- Ice in cubes.
How to cook?
- Whisk the heated milk.
- Brew coffee.
- Combine coffee with chocolate syrup and stir.
- Put ice in a glass, then pour in milk, carefully add a mixture of coffee and syrup along the blade of a knife.
- Serve with a straw.
Iced coffee at the base of the cocktail - preparation steps
The following recipe at home will allow you to prepare a refreshing mochaccino. To do this, you will need coffee, a glass of low-fat milk, a little honey, cocoa powder, vanilla and chocolate syrup. They start by brewing double espresso, which is cooled, filtered and poured into ice trays, followed by freezing.
The finished coffee in ice cubes is poured into a blender bowl, then milk, chocolate syrup, honey, vanilla are added, beating everything into a homogeneous mass. The cocktail is poured into tall glasses, garnished with cocoa powder. On a hot day, the drink will not only quench your thirst, but also bring a lot of pleasure.
Mochaccino at home
Can you make mochaccino at home? Yes, and the drink may turn out tastier than in a cafe, because the flavor of mochaccino depends on good syrup or hot chocolate. It can be prepared at home using the best ingredients.
As for coffee, the classic mochaccino recipe calls for espresso, but it can be replaced with a drink prepared in a cezve or French press.
At home there is room for experimentation. For example, you can add ice cream to a mochaccino instead of ice, or brew coffee using a mixture of milk and water, or replace milk with cream in the main recipe.
Turkish mocha - nuances of mixing
You can make mochaccino according to the Turkish recipe. To do this, mix two tablespoons of natural ground coffee of dark or medium roast in a Turk, add 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder, vanilla and sugar to taste, a pinch of spicy cinnamon, pour 50 ml of boiling water over the mixture and heat until foam forms.
The finished coffee is cooled, mixed with hot milk, 50 ml of cream and continued to be heated over low heat until foam forms again. Hot Turkish mochaccino coffee is served in large ceramic cups.
How much does a mochaccino cost?
Depending on the region and class of coffee shop, a cup of mochaccino costs from 120 to 300 rubles.
Owners of capsule coffee machines can buy mochaccino in capsules and prepare it without bothering with a recipe. A serving of this drink will cost 30-40 rubles.
Making mochaccino at home according to the classic recipe will cost approximately 35-40 rubles if you prepare it with expensive chocolate sauce.
Homemade hot chocolate will reduce the price tag to 22-30 rubles.
Historical reference
This coffee drink was invented in North America, after which it quickly spread throughout the rest of the continent and Europe. It was prepared specifically for those who do not like strong espresso. It was especially popular among women, which is why in its homeland it is often called “ladies’ coffee.”
It is noteworthy that in European countries the Italian name mochaccino has taken root, while the Americans themselves call this cocktail mocha. This is because previously only mocha Arabica beans were used for its preparation.
Mochaccino coffee has a soft chocolate-creamy taste, while retaining the astringency and aroma of coffee beans. The drink is served both hot and cold, depending on the time of year. It is usually decorated with chocolate chips and whipped cream.
Mochaccino and cappuccino - is there a difference?
Despite the fact that both drinks are somewhat similar to each other, their taste and composition are different. Cappuccino is made from espresso coffee, milk and milk foam. Other ingredients can only be added for decoration. Unlike cappuccino, mochaccino necessarily contains (in addition to espresso and milk) chocolate or chocolate syrup. Without this ingredient, the drink cannot be called “mochaccino”.
In addition, these coffee desserts differ directly in the preparation technology, sequence and mixing scheme of components.
Alcoholic mocha - a mature pleasure for gourmets
You can prepare a cocktail with the addition of cognac or liqueur for a holiday or family celebration. A few drops of alcohol will add piquancy and brightness to the taste. The cocktail is mixed from espresso, cocoa, cream, sugar, nutmeg, salt and cognac (can be replaced with brandy or liqueur).
Start with cocoa mixed with sugar - the mixture is placed on the bottom of the glass. Espresso is brewed in a Turk with a little salt and nutmeg. Cool the coffee and mix with dry ingredients in a glass. At the final stage, add whipped cream and a few tablespoons of alcohol.
Classic European drinks mochaccino
If we compare European drinks with American ones, the former are more refined and varied. Europe is prone to the search for innovation and pleasant impermanence. Therefore, drinks with various variations have come to us.
But the standard sets are unchanged:
- Espresso can be brewed not only from Arabica, but also from other varieties.
- Twice the amount of milk compared to American traditional drinks. Because Europeans want a smooth coffee taste.
- With additives, no matter what: syrup, melted chocolate, cocoa.
- Cream, definitely whipped.
- We decorate drinks with: cinnamon, grated chocolate, caramel, nuts.
Calorie content of the drink
If you can drink several cups of coffee a day without fear of harming your figure, the same cannot be said about mochaccino, whose calorie content is quite high. It ranges from 240-290 kcal per 100 g of finished product. The exact value depends on the components of the drink: type of chocolate, amount of whipped cream, milk fat content. For those who love mochaccino and want to drink it more often without compromising their figure, you can opt for low-fat milk and avoid garnishing with cream altogether.
If powdered sugar, grated chocolate, or ice cream become a decoration for the mochaccino, this additionally increases the calorie content of the drink. As for caffeine, this drink contains significantly less than classic black coffee.
How to spell mochaccino or mocaccino correctly
Lovers of coffee with chocolate will certainly appreciate this drink. The word “mocaccino” is of Italian origin, so the name of coffee of the same name has been preserved and is still used in Europe. The birthplace of the drink is America, and they sound like mocha. Do you know which country is the birthplace of coffee? If not, read this article.
As for the correct spelling of the word “mokachino” (with one or two “h”), this is a controversial question, because even Wikipedia does not give a definite answer. But, nevertheless, the essence of preparing mochaccino and its composition, regardless of the continent and language translation, always remains the same.
History of the origin of coffee
The name of this unique drink comes from the Italian word caffè moch or mocaccino. And the Americans came up with this type of coffee thanks to overly demanding visitors to cafes and bars who did not want to drink very strong espresso. That is why bartenders began adding chocolate, cream and milk to the drink.
The very first mochaccino was decorated with various syrups and chocolate chips
Refreshing mocha with ice cream and chocolate - how to make?
Considering that the composition of mochaccino is not categorical, additional components can be added to it. A drink made with 100 ml of espresso, 120 ml of high-fat milk, 50 g of ice cream and 30 ml of melted chocolate will have a tonic and refreshing effect.
Cooking begins by preparing the glassware for the cocktail. A tall transparent glass with thick walls will do. Place a ball of ice cream or vanilla ice cream on the bottom, which is topped with melted chocolate mixed with milk. The last layer is brewed and cooled espresso. You can decorate the composition with whipped cream, chocolate chips and syrup.
