Mocha coffee or caffè mocha is an espresso-based drink. It is also called mocaccino in Italian. It is most likely a cappuccino but with added chocolate/cocoa powder. That’s why it is also called chocolate coffee. Mocha recipe contains espresso, steamed milk, chocolate and whipped cream. Whipped cream is totally optional but it makes the taste and texture better.

Wondering how to make mocha coffee? This homemade mocha coffee with milk and chocolate has an easy recipe to proceed. As we have mentioned the ingredients earlier such as espresso, cocoa powder, milk and sugar, these are simple things for the whole recipe.

If you use the quality ingredients with the right quantity within a few minutes you can make homemade mocha coffee. The recipe needs a total of 10 minutes: 5 minutes for preparation and another 5 minutes for cooking. Mocha coffee has a creamy texture and a bit strong (with espresso) but sweet flavor profile (with milk).

Let’s get started with the step by step guide on how to make mocha coffee? Follow these simple steps carefully for the desired results.

Step by Step Guide to Make A Perfect Mocha Coffee

For the very first, you need the following ingredients to get started with the recipe. The following ingredients measurements are for 1 serving only. Change the quantity accordingly for more servings.

Ingredients You Need for a Perfect Mocha

• • Espresso (hot brewed) 1 cup or 240ml
  • Steamed Milk (any type) 2 tablespoons
  • Cocoa powder 1 tablespoon
  • Sugar (or any sweetener) 1 tablespoon
  • Whipped cream for topping

Brew Espresso

Although you can use any hot brewed coffee for this recipe. It is recommended to use espresso as it is easy to make and has a bold taste. The bold flavor of espresso will make mocha coffee strong along with the milk smoothness.

Combining Up All The Ingredients

After you brewed espresso, pour all other ingredients like milk, sugar and cocoa powder over the espresso. Stir this combination gently, top with the chocolate shavings and whipped cream (optionally).Your favorite mocha coffee is ready to serve.

What’s The Best For Mocha Coffee | Beans, Chocolate, Milk

For a tasteful cup of coffee, you must use the right type and quality of ingredients while making the recipe. Without using quality ingredients you can not get the desired results. The best coffee beans for mocha coffee are Arabica beans. Arabica beans add crema and full bodied experience to the drink.

The two other important ingredients are milk and chocolate. For making a perfect homemade mocha coffee, whole milk is the best option. The whole milk has full cream that makes the drink creamy and naturally sweetened. The sweetness of milk makes the drink balanced in bitterness and sweetness.

And the final ingredient is chocolate. You can add any form of chocolate for your coffee drink such as cocoa powder, melted chocolate or chocolate syrup. It is totally up to your choice but remember, if you are using chocolate syrup or melted chocolate don’t add sugar before tasting it.

Some Variations in Mocha Coffee

Since this drink has a simple recipe you can get a number of variations out of it. Commonly mocha coffee is served hot but if you like iced coffee you can add ice to make it cold coffee. Just add some ice cubes after preparing the recipe mentioned above and your iced mocha coffee will be ready. 

There are also many flavors you can add such as caramel, hazelnut, dark chocolate and white chocolate. For making these variations in flavor,  add any of these instead of regular chocolate/cocoa powder. You will get the desired flavor ready with the same recipe.

Nutrition Facts

These are the estimated values for the nutrients used in the recipe above. Any change in the ingredients may affect the nutrition.

Calories ~65 kcal

Carbohydrates ~13g

Sugar ~11g

Protein ~2g

Fat ~1.5g

Saturated Fat ~1g

Fiber ~1g

Caffeine ~95mg

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Mocha

It is a divine rule to follow all the conditions to receive the desired outcome. Same goes with the mocha coffee recipe. Don’t use stale coffee beans, it will change the taste and flavor. Using low quality chocolate can damage the sweetness and color of the drink.

If you are using a moka pot coffee maker, don’t fill the water chamber too much; it will make the drink watery and a bit tasteless. Always use freshly grind coffee beans to avoid ruining the real texture and flavor of the coffee drink. Don’t over heat the ingredients if you use a stove in the cooking.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What makes a mocha coffee?

The main ingredient is espresso coffee that makes mocha coffee. Additionally for its identity, chocolate/cocoa powder and milk are added. Moreover, you can add sugar or any sweetener and flavors in the drink.

How do you make a mocha?

To make a moka coffee you need 1 cup of espresso, cocoa powder and 2 tbsp of milk. Combine all the ingredients and stir well. Top with chocolate shavings and heavy whipped cream. Your mocha coffee is ready to serve.

What is the formula for mocha coffee?

This is the formula of mocha coffee:

• Steamed milk
• Espresso
• Chocolate/cocoa powder
• Sugar
• Whipped cream

How to make moka coffee at home?

To make a moka coffee you need 1 cup of espresso, cocoa powder and 2 tbsp of milk. Combine all the ingredients and stir well. Top with chocolate shavings and heavy whipped cream. Your mocha coffee is ready to serve.