2tspinstant espresso powdere.g., Cafe Bustelo or Nescafe
1cuphot water
2tbspcocoa powder
2tbspsugaradjust to taste
1cupmilk
Whipped creamoptional
Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnishoptional
Instructions
In a glass, dissolve 2 teaspoons of instant espresso powder in 1 cup of hot water to make espresso.
Add cocoa powder and sugar to the glass. Adjust the sugar quantity according to your sweetness preference. Stir well until the cocoa and sugar are fully dissolved.
In a saucepan, heat the milk until it's hot but not boiling. You can also use a microwave for this step.
Pour the hot milk into the coffee-cocoa mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.
If you like, top your mocha with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
Notes
If you don't have espresso powder, you can use instant coffee instead. Likewise, you can choose chocolate syrup instead of cocoa powder.