WHAT IS DALGONA COFFEE AND HOW TO MAKE ONE?

 

A lot of people have been raving about this new coffee concoction, but what really is it and how to make it?

Social distancing due to COVID-19 has forced people to find ways of entertaining themselves at home. Some divert their attention by watching movies, using tiktok, reading books, playing mobile games and listening to music. Some are making their creative juices flow by turning into art as salvation. Many are doing their best to stay fit while on quarantine. and others cook and experiment with new recipes to try.

Speaking of trying something new, this new coffee mix must be on your things to try list while staying at home.  If you’re on social media, you’ve probably seen a frothy beverage called Dalgona coffee at one point on your feed.

Dalgona coffee has origins from Pakistan, Macau, and India where it is known as the whipped coffee or beaten coffee. It is named after a South Korean candy called ppopgi, and is made from caffeinated froth on top of iced milk.

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Whipping up yourself this trending concoction is easy, all you need are these five simple ingredients, instant coffee, white sugar, hot water, milk, and ice.

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All you need is two tablespoons each of instant coffee, sugar, and hot water. Mix them well together then beat the mixture with a whisk until thick and creamy. Add ice, then milk to a (preferably) clear glass and top with the coffee mixture.

Ed Lorenzo

Edryan Lorenzo, a PR and Marketing practitioner with 13 years of solid experience in the industry of lifestyle, fashion, and e-commerce. I'm into visual arts which includes photography, painting, and sketching. During my free time, I'd prefer to travel to keep my self fueled by different cultures and information. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter at @edryanlorenzo.

About the Author

Edryan Lorenzo, a PR and Marketing practitioner with 13 years of solid experience in the industry of lifestyle, fashion, and e-commerce. I'm into visual arts which includes photography, painting, and sketching. During my free time, I'd prefer to travel to keep my self fueled by different cultures and information. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter at @edryanlorenzo.