Somewhere around the time the Pandemic hit the U.S., something else was spreading – a whipped coffee recipe, otherwise known as Dalgona Coffee. Stuck inside quarantining, people all over the country (and probably beyond) were madly procuring instant coffee (which does have its place for some mocha-rich recipes) to make a simple, three-ingredient, foamy coffee drink. Part science experiment, part cooking, part just something to do, and part caffeine fix, it has remained a hit. We looked into this trendy drink and it got us thinking about some other coffee drinks around the world. 

Use this recipe to make Whipped Coffee at home. Photo courtesy of Canva.com.

Here’s a fascinating article on Vice.com that touches on the frothy coffee and milk drink’s more recent history as well as its related versions that have been around for centuries in other countries including India, Libya, and Greece! The basic ingredients of the drink are instant coffee, sugar, and hot water which is blended and whipped, then served over milk and ice. Some people have tried making it with coffee grounds or with actual coffee, even boiled down to a syrup, but apparently, nothing quite compares to making it with instant coffee. Here’s the recipe that’s been floating around the most:

Whipped Coffee Recipe (aka Dalgona Coffee)

Per individual serving, do the following:

Ingredients

2 TBS Instant Coffee

2 TBS Sugar

2 TBS Hot Water

8 ounces or so of your favorite cold milk (cow, oat, rice, etc.)

Ice

Method

In a large mixing bowl*, put the instant coffee, sugar and hot water (measure the water out separately into a small bowl or glass before adding it to the coffee and sugar because it’s too easy to over-pour into your big bowl. That would mess up the results.)

You can use a hand whisk but it’s a lot of work. It’s better to use a hand-held electric mixer. Blend until the mixture lightens in color and gets the consistency of cappuccino foam.

Spoon the mixture over your milk and ice and enjoy. The idea is to get a sip of milk with a sip of foam at the same time!

* One YouTuber we watched said it’s critical that you use a really clean glass or metal bowl, even wiping it out with vinegar, then rinsing it with water and wiping it dry to make sure there’s no grease or invisible grime in there to ensure proper whipping. Many people say the same about making whipped cream. 

So that’s Dalgona Coffee or simply Whipped Coffee. Be trendy or just be in the mood to feel like you are running a specialty coffee shop in your home! But the trendiness over the drink got us thinking about other coffee drinks that are hugely popular that we’ve written about in RealFoodTraveler.com:

Coffee Culture in Rome
When in Rome… as the saying goes, it’s helpful to understand not only the different kinds of coffee drinks that are available but also the proper way to order and when to order. This guidance will help you immerse yourself more into the authentic coffee scene in Rome – like a local.

Espresso in Senegal
With a heavy French influence, it’s not unusual to wash down a decadent pastry with a rich cup of espresso.

Chocolate Elixirs
Okay, not coffee, but the drinking chocolate at this tiny shop in Santa Fe, New Mexico, perks you up while also offering some health benefits. Like coffee does. The perk (pun intended)? It’s chocolate. Because chocolate.

All-Inclusive Coffee
Delicious, dark roast coffee was constantly refilled for us each morning at Haven Riviera Cancun Resort. It went perfectly with endless buffet options including exotic fruit, pastries, omelettes, breakfast tacos… Is there anything coffee doesn’t go well with in the morning? We sure put it to the test.

Black Velvet Coffee Tips
Since you’re reading this article, it’s safe to bet you’re a coffee lover. These tips for how to make a better cup of coffee will come in handy. It could be you’ve been making one critical mistake for years.

Hungry for more? We have recipes for food and drink from all over the world! Take a look at our Recipes section. 

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