Salted Caramel Mocha Coffee Recipe

When the weather gets cooler, we immediately turn to our favourite cosy coffee recipes. And this Salted Caramel Mocha is a comforting classic.

This delicious drink blends the rich flavour of our speciality coffee with the creamy sweetness of chocolate, the buttery sweetness of caramel, and a touch of salt. It tastes super luxurious but it's so easy to make and you only need simple ingredients. Plus, you can customise it exactly how you like. 

Salted Caramel Mocha Coffee Ingredients

Makes 1 serving: 

• 1 Grind Mocha Coffee Pod or 30ml espresso/120ml freshly-brewed coffee
• 240ml milk (dairy or plant-based alternative)
• 30ml salted caramel sauce
• ½ tbsp cocoa powder
  
• ½ tbsp sugar (or to taste)
  
• Optional: extra caramel drizzle, a pinch of sea salt, whipped cream

How to Make a Salted Caramel Mocha Coffee

A simple step-by-step guide:

1. Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee using a Grind Mocha Pod or 18g ground coffee.
2. Warm your milk of choice in a small saucepan over a medium heat.
3. Mix in the cocoa powder, sugar, and salted caramel sauce until everything is smooth and combined.
4. Combine the espresso with the caramel-chocolate milk mixture.
   
5. Pour into a mug or tall glass, top with whipped cream and a drizzle of extra caramel, and finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt. 
   

How Many Calories Are in a Salted Caramel Mocha? 

Calories in your Salted Caramel Mocha will depend on your choice of milk, caramel sauce, and whether you add whipped cream on top. With all the toppings and using whole milk, this recipe contains around 350 calories. 

You make this a lighter Salted Caramel Mocha by using semi-skimmed milk or almond milk, replacing sugar with a zero-calorie sweetener, using sugar-free caramel sauce, and skipping the whipped cream. 

What Does Salted Caramel Mocha Coffee Taste Like?

The base flavour of a Salted Caramel Mocha is like a velvety hot chocolate—deep, smooth cocoa with a hint of roasted espresso that adds warmth and depth. The caramel brings a buttery, malty sweetness. The salt cuts through that sweetness, accentuating the flavours of the caramel and chocolate and making this a deliciously balanced drink. Steamed milk makes it silky smooth and creamy, and whipped cream on top adds a fluffy, dessert-like touch. 

Perfect for anyone who loves the contrast of sweet and salty flavours.

Ready to Make Your Own Salted Caramel Mocha at Home?

Get the essentials for whipping up a barista-style Salted Caramel Mocha in your kitchen: 

Shop our Nespresso® compatible home-compostable coffee pods, including our House Mocha Blend, which combines our signature speciality-grade coffee with the creamy sweetness of chocolate, minus the sugar. 

Not a pod person? Try our freshly-roasted speciality whole bean and ground coffee.

Can’t get enough of caramel? Us too. Discover our ready-to-drink Iced Caramel Latte, Caramel Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, and our Caramel Coffee Pods. 

You can find all our tasty coffee recipes here.