Mocha

Mocha

A caffè mocha has the same roots as caffè latte. This is a chocolate-flavoured warm beverage created in the United States commonly served in a glass rather than a mug. It as also called mocaccino or mochaccino and also mochachino. The name is derived from the city of Mocha in Yemen, which was one of the centres of early coffee trade. Like latte, the name is commonly shortened to just mocha.

Caffè mocha is based on espresso and hot milk but with added chocolate flavouring and sweetener in the form of cocoa powder and sugar. Many varieties use chocolate syrup instead, and some may contain dark or milk chocolate. Sometimes Mocha is served with whipped cream instead of milk foam on top.

Caffè mocha is traditionally served in 150–180 ml cups.