A café mocha is a popular coffee-based drink that combines elements of both coffee and chocolate. The word “caffè” is Italian for coffee, while “café” is French or Spanish, which is why you may see different spellings, but they refer to the same delicious chocolate-flavored coffee beverage. It is typically made with:
- Espresso – A shot or more of concentrated coffee.
- Steamed milk – Smooth and hot milk is added to give it a creamy texture.
- Chocolate syrup or powder – This adds the chocolate flavor, usually mixed into the espresso.
- Whipped cream (optional) – Often used as a topping, and sometimes sprinkled with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.
The café mocha can be seen as a blend between a cappuccino or latte and a hot chocolate, making it sweet and rich, but still with a strong coffee base.