Mocha Coffee Shop Recipe: Which is Better at Starbucks, Mocha or Latte?

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Mocha Coffee

Ingredients - One Serving

Espresso 30ml

Steamed milk foam

Whipped cream

Chocolate sauce

Equipment

200cc coffee cup

Step 1

Pour 10ml of chocolate sauce into the cup

Step 2

Extract single espresso 30ml

Step 3

Pour prepared milk foam into the cup until 80% full

Step 4

Add appropriate amount of whipped cream

Step 5

Drizzle with chocolate sauce

With so many specialty coffee varieties, do you often find it difficult to distinguish between them?! Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha, Americano...

FrontStreet Coffee teaches you how to distinguish each type of specialty coffee at Starbucks. So you won't be confused when ordering next time!

Coffee Varieties Guide

Americano Coffee

Americano coffee can be said to be a general term for black coffee. Whether brewed with a French press or pour-over, it can be broadly called Americano. In Italy, Americano typically consists of an espresso served with a cup of hot water on the side for you to add. The ratio of espresso to water depends on personal taste, approximately 1:12. Americano tastes lighter and lacks the strong flavor of Italian espresso, making it more easily accepted by non-coffee drinkers.

Con Panna

Con Panna belongs to the category of Italian specialty coffees. Its distinct black and white appearance is clearly visible in a transparent glass cup, earning it the nickname "Snow Mountain Coffee." The most prominent feature of Con Panna is the combination of cold whipped cream with hot espresso. Generally, Con Panna should not be stirred before drinking, allowing the strong, rich espresso to mix with sweet whipped cream, creating a smooth and delicate texture. Additionally, the contrast between hot and cold offers a unique flavor experience.

Latte

In Italian, "latte" means milk. When in Italy, never just order a "latte," otherwise the waiter will bring you a cup of hot milk instead of coffee. This shows that milk is the protagonist of this coffee. The standard ratio is approximately 1/6 espresso, 4/6 hot milk, and 1/6 milk foam. Additional flavors like cinnamon or vanilla can also be added. Due to the high proportion of milk and thick foam, the taste is sweeter, fragrant, and delicate.

Cappuccino

In Italian, "cappuccino" refers to foam coffee and also alludes to the loose robes and small pointed hats of Franciscan monks (similar to the brown color of cappuccino coffee). The difference between cappuccino and latte lies in the preparation ratio: espresso, milk, and foam are each in a 1:1:1 ratio. First, pour espresso, then hot milk, and finally top with a thick layer of foam, sprinkled with cinnamon powder, cocoa powder, or citrus and lemon peel to enhance flavor.

Mocha Coffee

Mocha coffee also belongs to Italian specialty coffees. The base is espresso, with chocolate syrup, fresh milk, and foam in a ratio of 1:0.5:1.5:1. Chocolate can also be added in the form of white chocolate. The most distinct flavor of mocha coffee is the slight bitter and burnt aroma of cocoa. Some fancy mocha coffees can be decorated with cream, cocoa powder, and marshmallows on top of the foam to enhance the coffee's characteristics and aroma.

Caramel Macchiato

In Italian, "macchiato" means "stained" or "marked," like a sweet imprint. It contains espresso, vanilla, and caramel, allowing you to taste three aromas at once. Generally, it should not be stirred before drinking, so your lips first encounter the sweet foam and thick caramel sauce on top, followed by vanilla-scented foam, and finally the rich, aftertaste-rich espresso. However, compared to latte and cappuccino, caramel macchiato has a higher proportion of espresso.

Irish Coffee

Some say Irish coffee is a cocktail rather than coffee, which is actually true because Irish coffee itself contains whiskey. Besides coffee aroma, it also has the fragrance of alcohol. Irish coffee is typically made by first adding sugar, then slightly caramelizing the sugar juice with the alcohol from whiskey, followed by espresso, and finally topped with fresh cream. The charming aroma floats in the air, entering the nasal cavity and harmonizing together, making it perfect for a warm cup on a winter day.

Viennese Coffee

As its name suggests, Viennese coffee is the favorite way to drink coffee among Austrians in Vienna. First, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar or fine rock sugar at the bottom of a warm coffee cup, then pour in espresso and decorate with fresh cream. The taste is like a trio: sipping the bitterness and rich aroma of espresso in delicate syrup, followed by the smooth fresh cream taste blended into the coffee. As for American Viennese coffee, chocolate syrup is also added, making the calorie content even higher!

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