Espresso's bitter compounds need exactly 4% salt concentration to unlock hidden chocolate notes—less tastes flat, more tastes oceanic.
Sea Salt Iced Mocha
Dive into the refreshing world of our Sea Salt Iced Mocha, where rich espresso meets velvety chocolate for an unbeatable treat! With a sprinkle of sea salt to elevate the flavors, this delightful drink is a must-try for any coffee aficionado. Whip it up in minutes and savor the perfect balance of sweet and savory—your taste buds will thank you!
Prep
0
min
Cook
5
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2oz (60ml) room temp or hot water (56.7 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 8oz (240ml) milk of choice (227 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 2tbsp chocolate sauce, divided (30 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- ice
- a pinch of sea salt
📦Other(1)
- 1.5-2tsp instant espresso (7.5-10 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a small cup, combine your instant coffee, sea salt, half of your chocolate sauce, and water & stir until well-combined.
- 2
To your glass, add the other tablespoon of chocolate sauce and spread it around the glass with a spoon.
- 3
Add in your ice, milk, and top it off with your sea salt mocha shot.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bloom instant coffee with water at 185-195°F to fully dissolve granules and extract maximum flavor compounds before adding cold ingredients.technique185-195°F
- ✓Use coarse sea salt (0.5-1mm flakes) rather than fine salt because larger crystals provide textural contrast and slower dissolution for sustained flavor bursts.ingredient0.5-1mm flakes
- ✓Chill your glass for 10-15 minutes before assembly to prevent immediate ice dilution and maintain optimal serving temperature of 35-40°F.timing10-15 minutes, 35-40°F
- ✓Use a 3:1 milk to coffee concentrate ratio to achieve proper flavor balance while maintaining the drink's creamy mouthfeel.technique3:1 ratio
- ✓Add ice last and fill glass to 80% capacity to allow proper mixing without overflow when the coffee shot is floated on top.technique80% capacity
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