How to Make Dalgona Coffee

Dalgona coffee is a whipped coffee drink that became popular during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make it:

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons instant coffee (do not use ground coffee or espresso powder)
• 2 tablespoons sugar (granulated)
• 2 tablespoons hot water (boiling or very hot)
• Milk (your choice: dairy, almond, oat, etc.)
• Ice (optional)

Equipment:

• A bowl for mixing
• A whisk (electric mixer, hand whisk, or frother; electric is much faster!)
• A spoon
• A tall glass

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Coffee Mixture

1. Combine the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water in a bowl. The 1:1:1 ratio is important to create the thick, whipped texture.

Step 2: Whip the Coffee

1. Using a hand whisk, electric whisk, or milk frother, begin to whip the mixture until it becomes thick, fluffy, and creamy.
   • This process can take anywhere from 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer to 8-10 minutes by hand.
   • The mixture should turn a pale golden-brown color and form stiff peaks, similar to whipped cream.

Step 3: Prepare the Milk

1. In a tall glass, fill it halfway with cold milk or hot milk, depending on your preference. You can also add ice cubes if you prefer an iced version.
   • You can use any milk (dairy or plant-based) depending on your taste.

Step 4: Assemble the Drink

1. Spoon the whipped coffee mixture over the milk in your glass. It should sit on top of the milk in a fluffy layer.
   • For an aesthetic touch, swirl the top of the whipped coffee with a spoon to create a soft peak or pattern.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

1. To drink, stir the whipped coffee into the milk to combine the flavors, or you can sip through the fluffy layer. The strong coffee flavor mixes with the milk to create a delicious, creamy coffee drink.

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Variations:

1. Sweetness Level: Adjust the sugar to your taste. If you want it less sweet, reduce the amount of sugar.
2. Flavored Dalgona: Add a touch of vanilla extract, cocoa powder, or cinnamon to the whipped coffee for extra flavor.
3. Matcha Dalgona: For a twist, you can also make a matcha version by using matcha powder in place of coffee and skipping the hot water step.
4. Decaf Dalgona: If you prefer decaffeinated coffee, you can use decaf instant coffee to make a caffeine-free version.

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The rich, sweet, and foamy texture of dalgona coffee makes it both visually appealing and delicious. It's an easy and fun drink to make, perfect for a coffee shop or for at-home enjoyment!