Just around the corner of my street is a charming little coffee shop serving caffè mocha delicious drinks with friendly smiles. And if you know me, you can already guess I am a regular at that cozy spot getting my daily dose of caffeine checked off!

As much as I love the cafe vibe and the peaceful atmosphere, their mocha drinks keep me hooked on that little place. Full of rich, chocolaty deliciousness, the mocha has a strong coffee aroma that lingers in the mouth long after a sip. Topped with frothy milk foam and whipping cream, the coffee looks as aesthetic as it tastes!

There’s no denying that I love spending time at the cafe. However, when I run out of time or my budget’s a little tight, I settle for a homemade mocha using simple ingredients like the Starbucks caffè mocha recipe.

Surprisingly, it’s super easy to make and tastes exactly the same! Now, on the days I can’t make it to the cafe, there’s still a delicious cup of mocha waiting for me at home.

Caffè Mocha on a cup, pouring the milk — Caffè Mocha

What Is A Caffe Mocha?

A cafe mocha, also known as mochaccino, is a chocolate-flavored coffee. It’s basically a latte or cappuccino with chocolate. Caffè Mocha is a delightful combination of espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate, offering the perfect balance of coffee with a rich and creamy texture.

The name “mocha” comes from the port city of Mocha in Yemen, a significant coffee marketplace from the 15th to the 18th century. The coffee beans traded there had a natural chocolate flavor, so “mocha” became associated with the combination of coffee and chocolate.

Coffee Mocha Variations For A Delicious Twist

You can customize your mocha and make it truly yours. Play with different ingredients and find your favorite caffè mocha, such as Peppermint Mocha, Salted Caramel Mocha, Iced Mocha, Vegan Mocha etc.

Flavored Syrups

You can use different types of flavored syrup to complement your mocha drink. Vanilla syrup, for instance, goes smoothly with coffee and chocolate flavors; therefore, it pairs beautifully with this mocha drink! You can also use caramel, hazelnut, or coconut syrups to flavor your drink.

For a fruity twist, use berry syrups such as raspberry, strawberry, and blueberry syrups. You can also enjoy fruit-flavored mocha drinks by pureeing these fruits.

Spice

If you want something unique and a bolder kick in your drinks, then spiced mocha is meant for you!

Spiced mocha includes adding different types of spices while making your chocolate-coffee mixture. If you like the flavor of cinnamon, sprinkle some ground cinnamon into the mix and taste to see if you like it better. Similarly, you can add chili powder, ground cardamom, ground nutmeg, grated ginger or pumpkin spice to bring your own unique flavor to the mocha drink.

Green Tea

Combine the best of both tea and coffee worlds in one drink!

You can add green tea in your mocha for a refreshing twist. Just add green tea leaves or matcha powder into your drink and enjoy your coffee drink with the delicateness of tea as well.

White Chocolate

For a rich and creamy texture, white chocolate would be a fantastic variation. With a buttery flavor, white chocolate blends smoothly into any coffee drink making it sweeter with a hint of vanilla. To add the white chocolate to your mocha, melt it by placing the chocolate in a bowl over a simmering water. Stir frequently and add it to the coffee-chocolate mixture once it’s fully melted to enjoy a coffee experience.

Nutella

Nutella is another excellent addition if you prefer hazelnut chocolate flavor in your drinks. It also brings a nutty sweetness and creamy texture to enrich your mocha.

Add a spoonful of Nutella to the chocolate-coffee mixture to enjoy a Nutella-flavored mocha. Stir to combine until the mixture is smooth, and enjoy the delightful flavor of Nutella in your mocha drink.

Without Machine Café Mocha Recipe

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A cafe mocha, also known as mocaccino is a chocolate-flavored coffee. It’s basically a latte or cappuccino with chocolate. Following a few simple steps, you can easily make this delicious cafe mocha at home in just 5 minutes.

Ingredients

▢ 1 tbsp / 14.79 g Instant coffee
▢ 1 tsp / 4.93 g Sugar
▢ 1 tbsp / 1 g Cocoa powder
▢ 2-3 tbsp / 29.57 g Hot water
▢ 1 cup / 236.59 ml Full cream milk

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Instructions

First in a mug take your coffee, sugar and cocoa powder together. Here you can adjust the amount of the sugar according to your taste.
Then add the hot water little by little and mix everything properly or until dissolves.
Another way you can make the chocolate coffee mixture by using dark/milk chocolate instead of the cocoa powder. For that take 10-15 grams chocolate in a mug and add 2-3 tbsp boiling water to that. Wait for 1 minute to soften the chocolate, then mix it until dissolves. Then add the coffee and sugar. Mix again until everything is well combined.
Now in a saucepan heat up the milk on medium heat for about 3 minutes. Do not boil the milk, take it off the heat when it starts to come to a simmer. Or you can microwave the milk for 1.5 minutes on high.
Pour the hot milk into a clean heat-resistant jar and close the lid properly and be very careful here, make sure the milk isn’t too hot and the bottle you’re using is heat resistant. You can also use a coffee tumbler or flask instead of a glass jar.
Now shake the bottle for 15-20 seconds until the milk becomes frothy.
Then slowly pour the frothy milk into the chocolate coffee mixture and your cafe mocha is ready to drink.
You can decorate your coffee with some cocoa powder or chocolate syrup on top.

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Tried this recipe?

Enjoy creamy, cafe-quality coffee at home with my coffee shop style homemade mocha recipe!

And the best part? You get to enjoy the rich, frothy milk foam without needing any pricey gadgets- it’s as easy and affordable as it gets! With just a few ingredients and simple techniques, you will be sipping your favorite drink right from the comfort of your own home. If you like this recipe, don’t keep it to yourself- share the mocha love with your friends and family.

Recipe FAQs

Can I Use A Different Type Of Milk Instead Of Full Cream?

This recipe works best with milk that has a higher fat content. However, you can use any milk you prefer for dietary reasons, including almond, soy, or oat milk.

Can I Make An Iced Mocha With This Caffè Mocha Recipe?

Absolutely! Prepare your mocha according to the recipe and let it cool to room temperature. Pour the drink over a glass of ice and stir to combine.

How To Adjust The Intensity Of My Mocha?

You can modify the amount of coffee, chocolate, or milk in your mocha to adjust its strength. For a bolder flavor, increase the coffee or chocolate amount; to dilute the drink, consider adding more milk.

Make Coffee Shop Style Mocha At Home