Caffe Mocha
A Caffè Mocha is a popular espresso beverage served in coffee shops and cafes around the world.
It can also be called a Mocaccino in some coffee shops (and not to be confused with Moka - which is a coffee brewing method using a Moka Pot).
A typical mocha consists of the following ingredients:
- One or more shots of espresso.
- Cocoa powder/ sugar.
- Steamed milk.
- Steamed milk froth.
- Shaved chocolate or chocolate syrup on top.
Some cafes top their mocaccino with whipped cream, but this isn't a traditional way to make the beverage.
The above caffeine amount is for a 12 ounce mocha made with 2 shots of espresso and 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder.
The caffeine and sugar content can vary depending on many factors including the quantity/quality of coffee used, the barista, and the cocoa content of the mocha.
The values for sugar and calories here are from the USDA database for a standard Caffe Mocha
Be sure to ask the barista of your favorite local shop exactly how their mocha is made.
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Ingredients in Caffe Mocha
Espresso, Water, 2% Milk, Cocoa Powder, SugarIncludes 35 grams of sugar (per 12 ounces) for a total of 239 calories.
Is Caffe Mocha high in caffeine?
Caffe Mocha contains 152 mg of caffeine in a 12 fl oz cup.
This equates to 12.67 mg of caffeine for every fl oz and 42.83 mg for every 100 ml.


