How to Make a Mocha Coffee Drink

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather your ingredients.

   Here is what you'll need to make a mocha coffee drink using brewed coffee: 8 ounces freshly brewed coffee (or instant) 1/2 cup (4 ounces) milk 1 tablespoon (15 g) cocoa powder 1 tablespoon (15 g) warm water Sugar (optional) Whipped cream and cocoa (optional, for topping)
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   Step 2: Brew as much coffee as you want.

   To be closer to authentic, you'll want to use double-strength, dark-roasted coffee.
   
   And you could use instant coffee if you're in a pinch, but brewed coffee is just so much better.
   
   Coffee reaches "double-strength" when it's around 4 tablespoons (60 g) of coffee grinds to 6 ounces of water. , Combine equal parts of each and stir up in a small bowl.
   
   You'll need about 2 tablespoons (30 g) for one mocha drink. , The more coffee you have, the more chocolate syrup you'll probably want.
   
   But be sure to leave room for milk! , How much? Well, how big is your mug? 1/3 to 1/2 cup (3 to 4 ounces) is usually plenty.
   
   You want the milk between 140 and 160°F (60
   - 70°C).
   
   Any hotter than that and the milk burns, losing its flavor. , If there's any foam, be sure to hold it back with a spoon, so it layers above the mocha on top.
   
   If you like a really, really sweet mocha, add a teaspoon of sugar to your drink before you top it with foam. , Chocolate or caramel syrup
   -- or even cinnamon or turbinado sugar
   -- is a nice touch, too.
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   Step 3: Make a cafe-style chocolate syrup with warm water and sweetened cocoa powder.

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   Step 4: In your mug

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   Step 5: combine the chocolate syrup with your coffee.

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   Step 6: Steam some milk or heat it on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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   Step 7: Fill your mug with heated milk.

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   Step 8: Top with whip cream

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   Step 9: a sprinkling of cocoa powder

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    Step 10: and enjoy!

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