If you like to drink coffee and hot chocolate, and sometimes have a hard time choosing between these two, the mochaccino may be the perfect compromise for you. What is the difference with a cappuccino, you might say ? How to prepare this recipe ? Don’t worry, we will cover everything you need to know about Mochaccino, and give you our recipe to make it at home !
What is a mochaccino?
The mochaccino is a hot milky beverage from Italy, perfect for the winter season. So, what is in a mochaccino? It is made of coffee, hot chocolate, cocoa powder and milk.
It is usually served in a large transparent glass, so that you can watch the three different layers form.
You might find this drink under other names, such as moka coffee, mocaccino, mochhacino or mokaccino.
What are the differences between mochaccino and cappuccino?
You might still wonder what is the difference between a mochaccino and a cappuccino? It is very simple. Compared to the cappuccino, the mochaccino is mainly composed of hot chocolate, and consists of more milk foam.
How to make a mochaccino at home, with a bean-to-cup coffee machine?
Ingredients
Your favourite coffee beans
1.5cl of hot chocolate
Cocoa powder
14.5cl of whole milk
Material
1 bean-to-cup coffee machine with steam wand
1 milk jug
1 cup for your coffee
1 cup for your hot chocolate
1 mug or glass for the presentation
1 small whip or spoon
Preparation
Step 1Prepare your hot chocolate.
Step 2Then put some coffee beans in your espresso grinder.
Step 3Make a cup of coffee and set aside.
Step 4Put both of these beverages in the presentation glass or mug. Mix with a whip, sprinkle the cocoa powder on top.
Step 5Now, prepare your milk foam (with your steam wand). Fill the jug up halfway with milk.
Step 6Place the tip of your steam wand close to the spout of your jug and just below the surface of the milk.
Step 7Once the milk starts foaming, dip the steam wand into the milk, until it fills two-thirds of the jug.
Step 8Set aside the milk and clean your steam wand.
Step 9Tap the milk jug and mix until you obtain a smooth and even foam.
Step 10Pour your milk foam into your presentation cup, over the hot chocolate and espresso.
Step 11Now you can enjoy your Mochaccino!
Step 1
Prepare your hot chocolate.
Step 2
Then put some coffee beans in your espresso grinder.
Step 3
Make a cup of coffee and set aside.
Step 4
Put both of these beverages in the presentation glass or mug. Mix with a whip, sprinkle the cocoa powder on top.
Step 5
Now, prepare your milk foam (with your steam wand). Fill the jug up halfway with milk.
Step 6
Place the tip of your steam wand close to the spout of your jug and just below the surface of the milk.
Step 7
Once the milk starts foaming, dip the steam wand into the milk, until it fills two-thirds of the jug.
Step 8
Set aside the milk and clean your steam wand.
Step 9
Tap the milk jug and mix until you obtain a smooth and even foam.
Step 10
Pour your milk foam into your presentation cup, over the hot chocolate and espresso.
Step 11
Now you can enjoy your Mochaccino!
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Maxicoffee’s tasty tips
For the hot chocolate, you can use 10g of cocoa powder and 3cl of milk.
How to make a mochaccino at home with a manual espresso machine?
Ingredients
Your favourite coffee beans
1.5cl of hot chocolate
Cocoa powder
14.5cl of whole milk
Material
1 manual espresso machine with steam wand
1 coffee grinder
1 tamping mat
1 grind distributor
1 tamper
1 scale
1 milk jug
1 cup for your coffee
1 cup for your hot chocolate
1 mug or glass for the presentation
Preparation
Step 1Prepare your hot chocolate and set aside.
Step 2Begin brewing. Grind 14g of coffee in your portafilter. Using your hands, spread the ground coffee more or less evenly in the portafilter.
Step 3Then use the grind distributor to ensure even tamping (2 to 3 turns)
Step 4Apply 15-20kg of pressure to your grind using your tamper, to compact your grind.
Step 5Before switching on your machine, perform a flush (the action of cleaning the filter of any grounds that may have remained and emptying the water group).
Step 6Insert the portafilter into the group and start brewing. Stop your extraction when your espresso weighs 28 to 42g.
Step 7Pour the two drinks into your presentation cup. Whisk well and sprinkle cocoa powder over the top.
Step 8Now, prepare your milk foam (with your steam wand). Fill the jug up halfway with milk.
Step 9Place the tip of your steam wand close to the spout of your jug and just below the surface of the milk.
Step 10Once the milk starts foaming, dip the steam wand into the milk, until it fills two-thirds of the jug.
Step 11Set aside the milk and clean your steam wand.
Step 12Tap the milk jug and mix until you obtain a smooth and even foam.
Step 13Pour your milk foam into your presentation cup, over the hot chocolate and espresso.
Step 14Now you can enjoy your Mochaccino!
Step 1
Prepare your hot chocolate and set aside.
Step 2
Begin brewing. Grind 14g of coffee in your portafilter. Using your hands, spread the ground coffee more or less evenly in the portafilter.
Step 3
Then use the grind distributor to ensure even tamping (2 to 3 turns)
Step 4
Apply 15-20kg of pressure to your grind using your tamper, to compact your grind.
Step 5
Before switching on your machine, perform a flush (the action of cleaning the filter of any grounds that may have remained and emptying the water…
Step 6
Insert the portafilter into the group and start brewing. Stop your extraction when your espresso weighs 28 to 42g.
Step 7
Pour the two drinks into your presentation cup. Whisk well and sprinkle cocoa powder over the top.
Step 8
Now, prepare your milk foam (with your steam wand). Fill the jug up halfway with milk.
Step 9
Place the tip of your steam wand close to the spout of your jug and just below the surface of the milk.
Step 10
Once the milk starts foaming, dip the steam wand into the milk, until it fills two-thirds of the jug.
Step 11
Set aside the milk and clean your steam wand.
Step 12
Tap the milk jug and mix until you obtain a smooth and even foam.
Step 13
Pour your milk foam into your presentation cup, over the hot chocolate and espresso.
Step 14
Now you can enjoy your Mochaccino!
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MaxiCoffee’s tasty tips
Take your drink to the next level by adding whipped cream and white chocolate chips.
Now, you know how to make the traditional mochaccino recipe, nice and easy! Its blend of coffee and chocolate will delight your guests and your family. For other recipes, we invite you to discover all the different types of coffee there are, and to indulge in even more delicious coffee drinks that anyone can make at home!
