Dalgona coffee

Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 1

If your Instagram feed has been filled with photos of whipped coffee this year, you're not alone. Dalgona coffee, made with instant coffee, sugar, and water, has become one of the most popular coffee trends of 2020. The trend was sparked back in January by South Korean actor Jung Il-woo, who tried the coffee on a cooking show. He was amazed by its taste and the fact that the drink needs to be whipped 400 times to achieve the right consistency. He compared the coffee's color to the Korean dessert dalgona, thus cementing its name. Then, in March, a video on how to make Dalgona coffee appeared on TikTok, garnering millions of views. Many have since copied the recipe and shared photos of their masterpieces. Don't be left out!

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Recipe:

In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons each of granulated sugar and instant coffee or espresso powder. Add 2 tablespoons of boiling water and beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale brown and fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Pour 1 cup of cold milk (or a plant-based milk, such as oat or almond) into a glass filled with ice and spoon the whipped coffee mixture into the glass. Serve immediately.