Dalgona Coffee
Instant coffee, sugar and hot water whipped to a stiff caramel-coloured foam and spooned onto cold milk. Only instant works - nothing else whips.
Method
Instant
Typical volume
300 ml
Caffeine
170 mg
Caffeine is a reference value for this drink and brew method, not a measurement of your cup.
Dalgona Coffee preparation
- Combine 2 tbsp (about 10g) of instant coffee, 2 tbsp of caster sugar and 2 tbsp of hot water in a bowl.
- Whip with an electric mixer for 2-4 minutes, or by hand for 8-10, until it holds stiff peaks and turns pale caramel.
- Fill a 350ml glass with ice and 200ml of cold milk.
- Spoon the foam on in a thick cap and serve with both a straw and a spoon.
Only instant whips - the dried solids do what espresso cannot. The full quantity is strong at roughly 180mg of caffeine, and it splits comfortably across two glasses.
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