Dark Chocolate Mocha with Sea Salt: Easy Café-Style Recipe for Chocolate Lovers

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Rest Time 2 mins
Total Time 17 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 80  C
Servings: 1
Description

A rich and comforting Dark Chocolate Mocha with Sea Salt made with bold coffee, deep cocoa flavor, and a delicate salty finish. This café-style beverage balances bitterness and sweetness perfectly, making it an indulgent yet easy homemade drink for any season.

Ingredients
    For the Mocha Base
  • 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso
  • 2 tbsp dark chocolate (70% cocoa, chopped or chips)
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
    • For the Sea Salt Finish
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt
    • Optional Toppings
  • 2 tbsp whipped cream
  • 1 tsp grated dark chocolate or cocoa powder
Instructions
    Heat the Milk
  1. 1
    Pour the milk into a small saucepan and heat over low to medium heat. Warm it gently until steam appears, but do not let it boil. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
    2. Melt the Chocolate
  2. 2
    Add the chopped dark chocolate and cocoa powder to the warm milk. Stir continuously until the chocolate fully melts and the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
    3. Sweeten and Flavor
  3. 3
    Stir in the sugar (or honey) and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
    4. Add the Coffee
  4. 4
    Slowly pour the hot brewed coffee or espresso into the chocolate milk mixture. Stir gently to combine, keeping the heat low.
    5. Final Warm-Up
  5. 5
    Heat the mocha for another 1–2 minutes, ensuring everything is well blended. Do not boil, as this can affect the flavor.
    6. Serve and Finish
  6. 6
    Pour the mocha into a serving mug. Add a small pinch of flaky sea salt on top to enhance the chocolate flavor.
    7. Optional Garnish
  7. 7
    Top with whipped cream and a light sprinkle of grated dark chocolate or cocoa powder, if desired.
Keywords: rich chocolate drink, café-style beverage, easy mocha, cozy drink
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