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Cafe Mocha

Cafe mocha, also known as the Starbucks’ caffe mocha, is actually an American drink with an Italian linguistic twist! The concoction is based on the smaller and lighter Italian moccaccino which is a cappuccino with a touch of chocolate and no whipped cream.

Preparation

Cafe mochaThe cafe mocha is made from espresso and steamed or frothed milk. Follow the links if you need help with these.

1. Pour 2 teaspoons of chocolate syrup in a large and heavy 16-ounce cup.

2. Add a freshly pulled double espresso shot (2 ounces).

3. Pour 12 ounces of frothed milk into the cup on top of the espresso and chocolate. Don’t wait long before pouring the hot milk because the espresso crema fades quickly.

4. Add whipped cream topped with some chocolate syrup or cinnamon powder.

5. For a nicer presentation, add a small piece of dark chocolate on top.

Tips

1. For a half-size 8-ounce cafe mocha, just use a single espresso shot, with 6-ounces of frothed milk, and less chocolate.
2. Instead of the chocolate syrup you can use real chocolate or chocolate power.
3. If this comes out too strong for your taste, simply replace the double espresso shot with a single one.

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REVIEWS & COMMENTS

  • AGREE, GOOD USE FOR STALE COFFEE, HAHA

    samuellaw178 | Tue, 11/15/2011 - 22:01

    I used to make my stale coffee into a sweetened cold latte but this recipe would work well too. Maybe try to get a good chocolate powder such as Ghirardelli's to make it even nicer.

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  • EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE

    jbviau | Tue, 11/15/2011 - 21:46

    I do like a mocha.

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  • HMM SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD USE

    intrepid510 | Tue, 10/25/2011 - 00:06

    Hmm sounds like a good use for stale coffee.

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  • CANDY

    Wakeknot | Wed, 10/05/2011 - 12:58

    I would like this if I were viewing it as candy, but I can never quite bare to hide the taste of the coffee this much when I think about how great coffee is straight!

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  • WHIP ONE UP FOR ME!

    EricBNC | Thu, 08/18/2011 - 21:48


    The whipped cream adds a nice texture and flavor to this yummy drink - I want one!

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  • THIS SOUNDS BETTER THAN

    espressom | Mon, 05/23/2011 - 13:59

    This sounds better than using a mocha powder or syrup.

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  • MOKA

    Gazy | Mon, 06/28/2010 - 18:35

    Personally, I like the bitterness in both coffee and chocolate. My chocolates are always dark with no less than 80% cocoa.
    Ergo, my Moka is always made with dark unsweetened chocolate.

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  • DOUBLE

    Nathanael Robbins | Tue, 05/04/2010 - 08:17

    Just to join in:

    A double espresso (or espresso doppio) is a doubleshot - 2-3 oz. total volume

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  • DOUBLE SHOT = 2 OZ

    Eyal Rosen | Tue, 05/04/2010 - 01:19

    Thanks for spotting this one.

  • DOUBLE SHOT = 4 OZ ?

    adam_sickles | Mon, 05/03/2010 - 23:29

    WTF is going on. If someone pulls me a double that's 4 oz, I'm asking for my money back.

    I really appreciate the free shipping on this website; I love this website for that reason. But they should have someone who knows a thing or two about espresso to proofread all the articles that are posted.

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  • YOU DARE SAY STARBUCKS

    Cerdwyn | Mon, 04/19/2010 - 21:05

    on a site supposedly dedicated to good coffee?

    Someone needs their head examined

  • SO TRUE

    Tiziana | Mon, 02/01/2010 - 19:55

    I'm italian, all true about the linguistic twist!!