Features of the preparation of a drink from coffee and cocoa. Benefits and harm to the body. Serving rules and nutritional value. Calorie content and a step-by-step recipe with a photo. Video recipe.
Now there are many recipes for making coffee and coffee drinks. Each of them boasts its own advantages. It would seem that the most incompatible products added to coffee add zest and aroma to an invigorating taste. Today we will mix coffee with cocoa and make an interesting cocktail that can be drunk both hot and cold. The author of the idea, who combined these two products in one drink, remained unknown. But the effect of such a tandem really liked the gourmets, that such a drink began to be prepared everywhere in coffee establishments around the world.
Many people know about the benefits of this drink and the differences between coffee and cocoa. Coffee - berries from the coffee tree, cocoa - beans. Chemically, the main difference between the products is the composition. In cocoa, theobromine acts as the main alkaloid, and in coffee, respectively, caffeine. Cocoa beans contain fatty butter, which significantly increases calories. Coffee is less high in calories, but it has a slightly different effect on the human body. Cocoa contains magnesium, which, as an antidepressant, improves mood and has a beneficial effect on the heart. Coffee tones and energizes. Excess caffeine in the body will lead to poisoning, accompanied by insomnia, anxiety, tachycardia, headache. Cocoa in excess will also negatively affect the functioning of the body: mild drug intoxication and allergic reactions will appear.
See also how to make a milk-coffee drink with cognac.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 125 kcal.
- Servings - 1
- Cooking time - 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- Brewed ground coffee - 1 tsp
- Cocoa powder - 1 tsp
- Sugar - 1 tsp or to taste
Step-by-step preparation of a drink from coffee and cocoa, recipe with photo:
1. We use a Turk to make a drink. If not, take a mug, saucepan, or any other convenient container. Pour ground coffee into a Turk. It is advisable to grind coffee beans before brewing them, then the drink will be as tasty and aromatic as possible.
2. Add cocoa powder to the turk.
3. Pour sugar next. But keep in mind that if you use sweet cocoa, then reduce the amount of sugar, or even exclude it from the recipe.
4. Pour drinking water into the Turk. You can also use milk instead of water. Or in equal proportions with milk and water. Then the taste of the drink will be delicate and creamy.
5. Place the pot on the stove and turn on medium heat.
6. Boil the drink until an airy foam appears on the surface, which will rise very quickly. At this moment, have time to remove the Turk from the fire so that the drink does not run away and stain the stove.
7. Pour the coffee and cocoa beverage into a serving glass. To prevent coffee beans from getting into the drink, use filtration (fine sieve, cheesecloth) for this. Serve hot or chilled.
See also a video recipe on how to make coffee with cocoa.