It is not known for certain who was the first to think of mixing coffee with cocoa, but the result of this experiment exceeded all expectations. Now there are several dozen recipes, each of which boasts a lot of advantages.
Fans of this unique drink are well aware that it is not afraid of unexpected taste solutions. The most seemingly incompatible products, when added to it, add their own zest to the invigorating taste and aroma.
In Romanian (coffee with cocoa in Turkish)
A classic version of coffee with cocoa, which is prepared in a Turk and without milk. It invigorates perfectly and can replace your morning dose of regular coffee.
Ingredients:
- ground coffee – 6 g (1 heaped teaspoon);
- cocoa – 2 g (0.5 level teaspoon);
- water – 100 ml;
- salt – 1 pinch;
- sugar (including vanilla) - to taste.
Recipe
1. Pour coffee and cocoa into a dry cezve, add sugar (regular) and salt. Mix.
2. Pour in 2 tablespoons of cold water. Boil the rest of the water in a separate container.
3. Grind the mixture in a turk into a homogeneous paste; small bubbles should appear on the surface.
4. Add boiling water and stir. Place on the stove over low heat.
5. As soon as the foam begins to rise, remove the Turk from the heat, do not bring to a boil.
6. Infuse the coffee and cocoa in the Turk for 3-4 minutes (until the grounds settle at the bottom), then add vanilla sugar if desired and pour the drink into a cup.
7. Serve with a dessert spoon, as this will make it easier to enjoy the cocoa foam.
Important information about the benefits and differences between coffee and cocoa
It’s easy to guess how coffee differs from cocoa. Coffee is the berries from the coffee tree, cocoa is the beans. Chemically, the main difference is the composition. In cocoa, theobromine is the main alkaloid, while in coffee, caffeine is the main alkaloid. In addition, cocoa beans contain fatty oil, which significantly increases calorie content. Coffee is lower in calories, but has a slightly different effect on the human body.
When answering the question of what is healthier than coffee or cocoa, it is worth comparing the effect of both drink options. Cocoa, which contains magnesium, has a beneficial effect on the heart and improves mood as an antidepressant. Coffee also tones and energizes you with positivity, but rather against the background of fatigue. Excess caffeine will invariably lead to poisoning of the body, accompanied by:
- insomnia;
- tachycardia;
- anxiety;
- headache, etc.
Cocoa in excess will also negatively affect the functioning of the body and will primarily manifest itself as mild drug intoxication and allergic reactions. One way or another, when choosing coffee and cocoa for pleasure and toning up, you need to remember in moderation. Exceeding the norm (2-3 cups) in both cases is associated with health risks.
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How to prepare coffee with cocoa, which name if milk is added is “mochaccino” and what other ingredients can be added? A selection of interesting recipes is below.
Hollywood style coffee (with cocoa, milk and cream)
This coffee drink is believed to be popular among Hollywood stars and can be served either hot or cold.
Before brewing, brewed coffee must be filtered to remove the grounds.
Ingredients:
- black coffee – 50 ml;
- milk – 75 ml;
- cocoa – 15 g;
- powdered sugar – 10 g;
- salt – 1 pinch;
- whipped cream (30%) – 50 ml;
- roasted almonds – 8-10 g (optional for decoration).
Recipe
1. Mix cocoa and powdered sugar in a small saucepan.
2. In another saucepan, heat the milk to 70-75 °C, but do not bring to a boil.
3. Pour half of the hot milk into a container with cocoa. Stir so that there are no lumps. Pour in the remaining milk and add salt. Mix again.
4. Boil the mixture for 10 minutes over low heat, then remove from the stove and whisk the cocoa until foam forms. In parallel with cocoa, brew coffee using any method.
5. Add filtered coffee to cocoa in a thin stream, continuing to stir.
6. Pour the finished drink into cups or glasses for Irish coffee.
7. Place a layer of whipped cream on top and sprinkle with grated toasted almonds.
Cinnamon coffee with cream and cocoa
An extraordinary recipe combines coffee with cream. The most delicious treat can only be obtained by using natural coffee beans, real cinnamon sticks and homemade whipped cream, but not everyone has these ingredients, so we suggest using:
- Cocoa powder – 2 tsp;
- Ground Arabica beans – 2 tsp;
- Vanilla sugar – 1 tsp;
- Milk – 50 -70 ml;
- Balloon cream – 30 ml;
- Bitter chocolate – 50 g;
- Cinnamon stick (you can also use ground cinnamon).
Home cooking:
- Prepare coffee in a Turk over low heat. Strain it.
- Make cocoa from milk and powder and mix it with coffee.
- Add vanilla sugar to the resulting mixture and beat with a mixer.
- Pour the treat into transparent glasses, add whipped cream for beauty, a cinnamon stick on the side, and melted chocolate on top.
You can experiment with this recipe: place chocolate at the bottom of the glasses, you can decorate the drink with ground nuts. In any of your experiments, this will only be a plus; the drink will only be softer and more refined.
Coffee with cocoa, milk and cinnamon
Cinnamon not only enhances the aroma, but also makes the milk taste piquant.
Ingredients:
- ground coffee – 2 teaspoons;
- cocoa – 1 tablespoon;
- cinnamon – 0.5 teaspoon;
- milk – 150 ml;
- water – 250 ml;
- sugar – 1-2 tablespoons;
- vanilla sugar - to taste.
Recipe
1. Boil water. Heat the milk to 70-75 °C.
2. Mix coffee with cinnamon. Add the mixture to boiling water and cover with a lid. Let it brew for 3-4 minutes.
3. In a separate container, mix cocoa, hot milk, sugar and vanilla sugar. Beat with a blender until foamy.
4. Place cocoa and milk at the bottom of the cups. Add coffee filtered through a filter or strainer on top. You can garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Chocolate and coffee cocktail with spicy notes of cinnamon - how to make?
You can mix a cocktail in this version with instant coffee. The highlight of it is that the drink is prepared with cinnamon and chocolate. The process begins with the preparation of products:
- coffee - teaspoon;
- cocoa - teaspoon;
- cinnamon - a pinch or one natural stick;
- milk - 100 ml;
- dark chocolate - 25 g;
- sugar or powder - to taste.
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When everything is ready, you can move on to the next stage - grating the chocolate. Fine chocolate chips are laid out in tall glass glasses, sugar or powder, cocoa powder, a spoonful of instant coffee and a little cinnamon are added there.
The prepared mixture of dry ingredients is poured with boiling water, stirred thoroughly, removing lumps, and then warm milk is added. The aromatic drink is decorated with cocoa or chocolate, a cinnamon stick and a vanilla flower.
Simple coffee with cocoa and cinnamon (Turkish)
This option will appeal to lovers of coffee without milk. The cooking technology is very simple.
Ingredients:
- ground coffee – 2 heaped teaspoons;
- cocoa – 1 level teaspoon;
- cinnamon – 1 pinch;
- water – 200 ml;
- sugar - to taste.
Recipe
1. Mix coffee, cocoa, cinnamon and sugar in a Turk. Fill with cold water.
2. Heat the mixture over low heat until bubbles and foam appear, then remove from heat, cover and leave for 2-3 minutes.
3. Pour into a cup through a strainer or coffee filter.
Drink in Romanian style - good spirits and harmony of taste
A delicious and aromatic chocolate and coffee cocktail will help you cheer up in the morning and recharge yourself in a good mood. In Romania, the recipe for coffee with cocoa does not involve the addition of milk and this is its peculiarity.
To prepare the drink you need:
- ground coffee beans - 1 spoon;
- sugar or powder - to taste;
- cocoa powder - half a teaspoon;
- vanillin;
- salt ;
- water.
To prepare in a cezve, mix coffee with cocoa powder and sugar (powdered), add a pinch of salt, add two to three tablespoons of water and bring the mixture until the first bubbles appear. The next step is to add boiling water and heat until foam forms.
The finished coffee is infused for a few minutes, a little vanilla is added and poured into porcelain cups that retain heat longer.
Classic way to prepare the drink
There are many recipes for making hot chocolate in a coffee machine. The most popular option is classic chocolate. The option to prepare such a drink is available in all machines. The recipe comes from France, which is why it is called a French dessert.
French hot chocolate consists of the following ingredients:
- 150 ml milk;
- 30 g finely ground cocoa;
- granulated sugar.
It is very easy to prepare this drink in a coffee maker: you need to add all the ingredients to the pinscher, select a mode and wait until it is completely ready. This drink tastes very much like the hot cocoa that is served for breakfast in children's camps.
Raw materials for the machine
Several types of capsules are sold for coffee machines, each of them has its own characteristics. It cannot be said that all manufacturers prepare the same mixtures - they differ in taste and fat content. It is difficult to decide when purchasing what exactly to choose for preparation, while the price of the capsules is not so low. Experts advise purchasing:
- Ristora - the powder is considered one of the highest quality;
- Nescafe capsules are used by professional bartenders and speak very highly of them;
- Montbana - according to a consumer survey, this manufacturer produces the most aromatic and tasty drink.
Anyone can brew cocoa in a coffee machine - it’s a simple process that is completely controlled by the machine. You just need to add the required amount of raw materials, and the machine will automatically mix and prepare the drink. When purchasing a coffee machine, consider the presence of this mode and feel free to enjoy the delicious product.
Option with cognac
British gentlemen joke that the pure taste of coffee cannot be spoiled by only 3 things: cognac, cigar and chocolate. The recipe for coffee with cocoa and cognac meets these requirements.
To one glass of milk you need to add a teaspoon of cocoa, a pinch of vanillin and sugar to taste. The mixture is placed on low heat. It is important not to bring to a boil, but to cook for 7 minutes. Then add 2 teaspoons of brewed coffee. The drink must be brought to a boil 2 times.
After removing from heat, add 50 grams to the liquid. cognac The top of the drink can be decorated with cream or grated chocolate.
Useful properties of cocoa
Cocoa beans contain zinc, folic acid and other beneficial components, including phenylethylamine. It is a natural antidepressant and affects the production of endorphin, which is responsible for a good mood and general tone of the body. Cocoa contains melanin, which helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays and increases its elasticity.
The caffeine present does not harm the cardiovascular system, gives vigor and does not affect blood pressure. Cocoa is allowed to be consumed by people with hypertension, arrhythmias and tachycardia. The drink contains:
- group of B vitamins - affect metabolism in cells;
- retinol – is responsible for the functioning of the immune system, helps to resist attacks from fungal, viral, and bacterial infections;
- tocopherol is a natural antioxidant that accelerates regeneration at the cellular level.
Due to cocoa, harmful lactic acid is removed from the body, it allows you to quickly get rid of the symptoms of a hangover. A high-calorie product does not cause active weight gain; a small portion causes a feeling of fullness. If you are following a diet plan, you should not get carried away with the drink - adding milk, sugar or cream to it significantly increases the calorie content and negatively affects body weight.
Cocoa contains purines that can be deposited in the genitourinary tract and articular apparatus in the form of crystals. Abuse of the drink threatens to increase the level of oxalic acid. It is not recommended for use by people suffering from pathologies of the liver, kidneys, gout and diabetes.
Patients with diseases of the nervous system should also not get carried away with cocoa beans - a moderate stimulating effect of the components can worsen the course of the disease. They can drink the drink only with the permission of the attending physician. Cocoa is undesirable for people with high stomach acidity, allergic reactions and for children under three years of age. Before use, you need to familiarize yourself with its positive and negative properties, direct contraindications.
Coffee with cocoa instead of mocha? What to drink for health?
The results of the study described on the pages of the BMC Nutrition service were liked by many, including gourmets. They were quickly picked up by foreign Internet sites - while offering their own interpretations of healthy drinks. Many of them have already sung the praises of mocha drinking. Meanwhile, a mocha is a variation of a latte made with espresso, hot milk and dark or milk chocolate, often topped with whipped cream and sweetened with syrups or a good dose of sugar. Beauty! But are there any health benefits?
- Another 2021 study by Action on Sugar found that coffee drinks (including chocolate-infused drinks known as mochas) sold at well-known chain cafes contain the equivalent of several tablespoons of sucrose in sugar. Even if such a drink works as a stimulant (which is a rather bold hypothesis, given the “lulling” effect of sugar), it has a very harmful effect on human health.
- Additionally, a 2003 study reported in Nature suggests that dairy products may limit the bioavailability (absorption) of flavonols found in cocoa, thereby reducing the health benefits of this treat.
It is worth emphasizing that the tests conducted by scientists from the above-mentioned American universities examined only cocoa and caffeine, and not the variety of cocktails offered in coffee shops based on two favorite drinks. Therefore, the final conclusion from recent studies about the beneficial effects of combining coffee with cocoa on mental performance and well-being may be a little less “sweet” for gourmets.
The best “combo” for the mind is not a delicious kind of latte, but a cup of regular black coffee with the addition of cocoa or a cube of dark chocolate.
