About Cafe Mochas
Gourmet coffee drinks have gained popularity in the United States and around the world. Corporations such as Starbucks helped increase awareness and interest in espresso-based beverages. A café mocha is a specialty coffee drink that is similar to a café latte. A café mocha is coffee with chocolate added. A café mocha is generally made with 2/3 steamed milk and 1/3 espresso and chocolate, usually in the form of chocolate syrup. Does this Spark an idea?
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Features
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According to the website Make Good Coffee, café mochas are made with espresso rather than coffee because the tastes complement each other due to their opposing characteristics. The darkness of the espresso bean roast also affects the flavor of the coffee/chocolate combination. Several types of chocolate can used when making café mochas, including chocolate mixes, chocolate syrup and cocoa powder.
Geography
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Café mochas are often sold at gourmet coffee shops and some candy stores. The increasing popularity of epicurean coffee drinks among the general public has initiated an increase in these drinks at other food service businesses--and even gas stations and convenience stores. Café mochas sold at shops not specializing in coffee often come from a machine with a premixed combination of espresso and chocolate.
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Misconceptions
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Mocha coffee and a mocha café are not the same thing. Mocha coffee refers to coffee made from the mocha coffee bean, which originated in the Yemeni city of Al Mukah. The exportation of Mocha coffee beans from Yemen is one of the world's oldest export businesses (MakeGoodCoffee.com). Although many people use the terms mocha and chocolate interchangeably, mocha does not actually refer to chocolate. Therefore, a person consuming mocha coffee has probably not added chocolate to his drink. However, some people believe that mocha coffee beans have a flavoring similar to chocolate.
Potential
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Although café mochas are typically purchased from coffee and espresso shops, individuals can make their own version with simple ingredients at home. A recipe from Epicurean.com involves combining sweetened cocoa powder, instant coffee and milk. Although this recipe differs from specialty drinks, it provides an uncomplicated version that can be created at home.
Types
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Many coffee shops offer a variety of café mocha beverages. One option is an iced café mocha, which usually involves ice and cold milk. A frozen café mocha is blended. Café mochas may also have several chocolate options including white, dark and milk chocolates. In addition to chocolate, some stores offer additional flavors like peppermint and caramel for their drinks.
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