What is Mocha?
Mocha is a lighter-roasted coffee prepared using the beans of Arabia and Ethiopia.
Mochanut (or Mocca Nut) was an 18th century beverage invented by Alexander Pendergrass, who owned a coffeehouse in Philadelphia/New York. His barista added chocolate to the Mocha mixture, which resembled crème brulée or chocolate pudding.
Therefore, it was then known as “chocolate coffee.” Not very creative though! Later on after further research and development of taste buds, he found out that mixing milk with this concoction made it more interesting. He called it Mochaccino.
The Mocha coffee became very popular among the 17th century patrons, a lot of whom were women! It was also renowned as “women’s coffee” because it gave them great energy while helping them to avoid the effects of PMS (PMS is what happens before menstruation).
Interesting fact: chocolate and mocha are both derived from cocoa seeds and produce similar flavor profiles. The difference lies in how they are processed. Mocha is left to dry on the tree whereas chocolate comes from fermented beans that have been dried, roasted, shelled, de-shelled, and ground into nibs. This processing makes Mocha a more robust tasting coffee.
What Chocolate Coffee became popular and was sold in grocery stores as well as 7-11’s. Most people were so consumed with the bitterness of beer that they didn’t know about this new drink called Mochaccino. In fact, it was only sold by using the mugs!
The customers could select any mug from the cabinet or shelves that caught their eyes and then they would be served drink made specifically for them. Thus began the practice of ‘Mocha Mug.’ These unique mugs are still used today to serve Mochas all over America and other countries where those fancy mugs are available.
Mocha has grown in popularity and now could be found in almost every boutique coffee shop worldwide. It’s what the customers enjoy having after a long day at work.
How can we make a mocha?
First Step:
1. Start with a pot and add the cold water.
2. Boil it for about 3-4 minutes on a medium heat. You can also use Bonavita BV1800 8 Cup Coffee Maker, Stainless Steel and Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker, Polished Silver if you are in a hurry!
3. Take out your favorite coffee grinder or buy pre-ground beans of course! Grind them to your preferred texture (I normally grind it coarsely). If you have any equipment like Hario V60 Brewer with Stand, Bodum Columbia Double Wall Glass French Press – 34oz or OXO Barista Brain 9 Cup Coffee Maker, White then they will definitely come in handy.
4. Add the ground coffee to a French Press or pour on top of your favorite drip filter machine for 2-3 minutes and let it drip into your cup! Wait till it is done.
Second Step: Sugar Syrup
5. Take a saucepan and add half liter water and sugar (as per your taste). Let it boil for about 5 minutes on low heat until the liquid becomes something like a syrup or thin paste like consistency. Now we have our sugar syrup that is ready to be added to the coffee!
Third Step:
In a separate cup, pour some water and then add 2 teaspoons of sugar syrup. Let it dissolve and your Mochaccino is ready for you in less than 3 minutes! Now enjoy!
Difference between Mocha and Cappuccino
Mocha is made up of espresso, hot chocolate and steamed milk. Whereas Cappuccino is made up of one third espresso, one third frothed milk and a dash of cocoa powder or chocolate syrup over it! The preparation time for Mocha varies from café to café but can take more than 15 minutes depending on the quality they serve and other factors.
Cappuccino is a variant of espresso . Cappuccino is made with less water than an ordinary espresso , at about 18 to 20 grams. This produces a drink topped by a layer of dense foam. Cappuccino is prepared in less than 5 minutes by just adding hot water to the coffee powder.
What if I want to have Cappuccino?
Mocha and Cappuccino are two different kinds of hot drinks. As per my point of view, Mochaccino is perfect for those days where you don’t have enough time in your hands but still would like to enjoy a mouth-watering cup of coffee with chocolatey syrup in it.
Whereas the cappuccino is best when served after meals as its taste complements well with savory dishes because of its strong flavor! So next time you are out having dinner ask for a small cup of cappuccino at the end ?
You can also get creative with it by adding some mint leaves that will make it more refreshing and take care about the calories by leaving out the sugar syrup.
Mocha is actually derived from a famous drink called “Kopi Luwak” which comes directly from Indonesia and it is made of ground coffee beans that are digested, then excreted by Asian palm civet (luwaks),and then it is brewed as any other coffee.
The taste varies depending on how much the animal has eaten and its diet. It usually tastes acidic or sour because of the luwak’s main diet, which can include coffee berries; however, there are some farmers who feed their civets with oranges to make the mocha taste more palatable.
The Mocha beans used in making mochaccinos have been traditionally grown in Ethiopia. Today, most of the world’s coffee comes from Brazil.
How do they make mocha? The beans are roasted by hand and ground between the fingers in a specific pattern. After this traditional process, it is mixed with warm milk and then served to the customer in their favorite mug! However when I went to Starbucks, it was funny how they were just adding hot water to cold mix (espresso powder) and telling me that its Mocha!
So next time you would like to enjoy a mouth-watering cup of coffee with chocolatey syrup in it, go out but remember where your loyalty lies! ? Thank You for reading this article so keep visiting our website for more interesting tips and articles about Coffee makers! If you have any complaints or suggestions, then please post them in the comment box below!
What is the difference between a latte and a mocha?
Answers:
– Latte has espresso and milk while mocha has espresso, chocolate syrup, and milk.
– A latte is made with coffee beans while a mocha is made with cocoa beans.
How do I know if my Mochaccino is good?
To know whether your cup of coffee is good or not, you need to taste it. So that’s what you do. You take a small sip of the Mocha and if it leaves an unpleasant burnt taste in your mouth, then its time to ask for another one!
If he/she serves you with the same cup than they are probably doing something wrong like over heating the beans or using poor quality ingredients like palm oil instead of coconut oil (that definitely tastes bitter). Bad baristas always use low grade products so make sure they don’t ruin your day by serving you bad mocha ?
Conclusion
We hope that by reading our reviews, you can understand what is mocha and how to make it. Mocha coffee has a rich history in many cultures around the world from Africa to Europe. It’s an important part of daily life for people who love its taste as well as those who enjoy its health benefits. In this article we’ve broken down everything there is to know about mocha so you can start enjoying your own cup at home!
