Q&A for How to Make a Mocha Coffee Drink

Salt is supposed to increase the intensity of the flavor. I would say it is recommended, but optional.

Using decaffeinated coffee to make a coffee drink is perfectly acceptable for people who dislike caffeine, have heart conditions or do not wish to be energized.

You just need a few cups to measure out ingredients and mix things together. A saucepan is useful to heat up milk, or you can use a microwave. Generally, you can add the chocolate you prefer to your cup of coffee and milk.

Try using more espresso, and less chocolate and milk. You get more used to coffee over time, so you might need to make it stronger.

Yes! Iced mochas are quite popular in some countries. Alternatively, you can freeze mocha into either an ice pop or ice cubes; if you're expecting company, you can use these to make more chilled mochas while still retaining the flavor.

You can microwave it for up to two minutes, or based on your personal preference.

You can use less milk. You'll still want some, though, since the milk is what gives the mocha its creamy chocolatiness (mochas aren't really supposed to taste like coffee). Black coffee and cocoa powder alone isn't a very palatable mixture.

Yes, a quick, cheap way to make a mocha is to add instant coffee powder to a hot chocolate. Be aware that it won't taste quite as good, and the mouthfeel will be thinner/more watery.

It depends on your preferences. Espresso will taste stronger I like that, because I want to taste the coffee alongside the chocolate - I think the bitterness and sweetness go well together. But if your goal is to use the chocolate to hide the taste of the coffee, go with the drip.