How to make a mocha
Ingredients & Equipment
You will need:
- 18g fresh fine-grind Pact coffee
- 20g cocoa powder
- 110ml milk
- Filtered or bottled water
- Espresso machine
- Tamper
- Drip scale
- Medium-sized mug
Don't have scales?
Aim to pull your espresso for 30 seconds and aim for a tablespoon of cocoa.
Mocha ingredients
- 36ml (36g) espresso
- 20g cocoa powder
- 110ml milk
You will need:
- 18g fresh fine-grind Pact coffee
- 20g cocoa powder
- 110ml milk
- Filtered or bottled water
- Espresso machine
- Tamper
- Drip scale
- Medium-sized mug
Mocha ingredients
- 36ml (36g) espresso
- 20g cocoa powder
- 110ml milk
Don't have scales?
Aim to pull your espresso for 30 seconds and aim for a tablespoon of cocoa.
Mocha ingredients
- 36ml (36g) espresso
- 20g cocoa powder
- 110ml milk
Don't have scales?
Aim to pull your espresso for 30 seconds and aim for a tablespoon of cocoa.
You will need:
- 18g fresh fine-grind Pact coffee
- 20g cocoa powder
- 110ml milk
- Filtered or bottled water
- Espresso machine
- Tamper
- Drip scale
- Medium-sized mug
Step 1
Make sure your machine is clean and free from leftover coffee.
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Step 2
Grind your coffee fine.
Step 3
Fill your basket with 18g coffee. If you don’t have scales, aim to fill the basket to the top.
Step 4
Make sure your coffee is distributed evenly in the basket. If you don’t have a distribution tool, tap the side of the portafilter.
Step 5
Use your tamper to apply pressure to the coffee.
Step 6
Purge your espresso machine.
Step 7
Insert your portafilter into the group head of your machine.
Step 8
Put your cup on the scales and underneath where the water falls.
Step 9
Start the water flow.
Step 10
Keep this flowing until you have 36ml (36g) of espresso. If you don’t have scales, aim to pull your espresso for 30 seconds.
Step 11
Purge your steam wand.
Step 12
Stir 20g of cocoa powder into your espresso.
Step 13
Fill your milk jug with around 110ml of milk.
Step 14
Tilt your milk jug and put the steam wand just below the surface of the milk.
Step 15
Turn your steam wand on and heat your milk until the jug is hot to the touch.
Step 16
Tap the bottom of the jug on a counter until all the bubbles have gone. The milk should look thick and glossy.
Step 17
Hold your mug at a slight angle and pour a slow, thin stream of milk over your espresso.
Step 18
Wipe your steam wand and purge.
Step 19
Enjoy your mocha.
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