Easy Homemade Mocha

Rating

4.92 stars (49 reviews)

Keywords

Easy, Homemade Mocha, Mocha

Ingredients

• 1 to 2 tablespoons (12g to 25g) granulated sugar (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon (5g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon water (omit if making using the mason jar method)
• 1 cup hot coffee
• ¼ cup milk (any percentage)
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)
• Whipped cream (for topping, optional)

Categories

• Beverage
• Breakfast

Cuisine

• American

Reviews

• Alex Pons on 2025-07-24 (5 stars):
  It's actually really good?? Usually I'm pretty skeptical with online recipes (and understandably so) but this was actually really good?? It tastes exactly how I expected a mocha to, and I'm not usually the best in the kitchen. Highly recommend, even if you don't have much culinary expertise
• Jos on 2023-12-01 (5 stars):
  I spilt coffee everywhere but it was SOOO worth it, I’m never wasting money to go get some ever, so good!
• Theresa Hendrix on 2023-04-26 (5 stars):
  Thanks it's soooo good and easy!!! My adult kid loved it too great recipe
• Claude Beaudry on 2023-03-22 (5 stars):
  I was using the Starbucks instant mochas or vanilla lattes until they disappeared during the pandemic. Since then, I've been very underwhelmed by the other store bought instant mochas that are available near me. But couldn't find anything better. Just tried this recipe at home this morning: what a pleasant surprise! I don't ever drink regular coffee, so I only had instant coffee granules (that I use for baking) and still, this recipe was better than the instant mochas I've been settling for for now way too long! Will definitely make again! Thank you!
• DD on 2023-01-29 (3 stars):
  Like all the other mocha recipes online, it still tastes watery. But this recipe is the closest I've gotten to something tasting like a mocha, still kinda tastes like homemade hot watery chocolate
• ann on 2022-05-22 (5 stars):
  I have my own shortcut for mocha. Love that stuff1 I fill a mug halfway with water and heat it in the microwave till it's hot enough to easily stir in dark cocoa powder. Instant espresso and sweetener of my choice are added, and the mug is filled with milk, half and half, evaporated milk, etc. I put this back in the microwave to bring it to the desired temperature and there you have it! It helps to keep stirring while drinking as the cocoa has a tendency to settle to the bottom. Adding some milk froth at the end makes it seem more indulgent. I also like to add a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, or allspice (or a combination). Easy enough to make even on work mornings. If making it with fresh hot coffee, fill the mug halfway, add cocoa, milk, etc and sweetener then heat in the MW. Enjoy!
• Finn on 2021-11-24 (5 stars):
  It was really good and easy to make! I was really craving a mocha and this hit the spot. (I used the stovetop method and it turned out perfectly!)
• Betsy on 2021-07-08 (5 stars):
  Great way to make a tasty mocha coffee—I shook it all up in a Mason jar and microwaved it. Excellent.
• Heather on 2021-03-12 (5 stars):
  I couldn't figure out how to fix my mocha mix--the solids just kept falling to the bottom. Of course, a simple syrup! I used brewed coffee instead of water to make the mix so no dilution. Thank you for posting!
• Blake on 2021-02-13 (4 stars):
  It was pretty good, but we added some frothed milk and cinnamon and it became amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
• sh cooking on 2021-01-27 (5 stars):
  I love it it's so delicious