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Instant Coffee Mocha Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup milk
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)

Special equipment needed:
- None

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mug, mix together the instant coffee, cocoa powder, and sugar.
2. Heat the milk in a saucepan or microwave until hot but not boiling.
3. Pour the hot milk into the mug and stir until the coffee mixture is dissolved.
4. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.
5. Serve hot.


- Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 2-3 minutes
Temperature:
- Heat the milk until hot but not boiling.
Serving size:
- This recipe makes one serving.

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 130
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 6g
- Sugar: 18g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Use any type of milk you prefer, such as almond or soy milk.
- Use a sugar substitute, such as stevia, instead of sugar.

Variations:
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Use dark chocolate cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
- Add a shot of espresso for a stronger coffee taste.

Tips and tricks:
- Use a whisk to mix the coffee mixture together for a smoother texture.
- Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking.
- Make sure the milk is heated evenly to prevent scorching.

Storage instructions:
- This recipe is best served fresh and cannot be stored.

Reheating instructions:
- N/A

Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a clear glass mug to show off the layers of coffee and whipped cream.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or cinnamon.

Garnishes:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Cocoa powder
- Cinnamon

Pairings:
- Biscotti
- Croissants
- Donuts

Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit
- Yogurt
- Granola

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the coffee mixture is not dissolving, try adding a small amount of hot water to help it dissolve.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the milk is heated to a safe temperature before adding it to the coffee mixture.

Food history:
- Instant coffee was invented in 1901 by Japanese-American chemist Satori Kato.

Flavor profiles:
- Rich, chocolatey, and slightly sweet.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot as a morning or afternoon pick-me-up.

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Taste: Rich, Creamy, Chocolatey, Sweet, Bitter