Name: Hazelnut Mocha Latte
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 to 2 shots espresso or 1/3 cup strong coffee; 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 to 2 tsp sugar or maple to taste; 1 tbsp hazelnut syrup or 1/2 tsp hazelnut extract; 3/4 cup milk dairy or oat; pinch sea salt; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract optional; whipped cream optional; toasted chopped hazelnuts optional garnish; cocoa powder for dusting, optional

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Overview

Prep5 min

Cook5 min

Total10 min

Servings1

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

1 to 2 shots espressoor 1/3 cup strong coffee1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder1 to 2 tsp sugar or mapleto taste1 tbsp hazelnut syrupor 1/2 tsp hazelnut extract3/4 cup milkdairy or oatpinch sea salt1/4 tsp vanilla extractoptional whipped creamoptional toasted chopped hazelnutsoptional garnish cocoa powderfor dusting, optional

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Equipment

Espresso machine or moka
Small saucepan
Whisk
Frother optional
Mug

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Method

01

Brew the espresso

Pull espresso into a warm mug. Whisk in cocoa, sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth and glossy.

02

Steam the milk

Warm milk with hazelnut syrup and vanilla until steaming. Froth if you like a soft cloud on top.

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Pour and finish

Pour the hazelnut milk over the mocha. Top with whipped cream, a dust of cocoa, or chopped hazelnuts if you like.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Hazelnut Mocha Latte

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment