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Dalgona coffee

Whipped instant coffee served over cold milk and ice.

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Where it came from

South Korea

2020

Whipped instant coffee was known in several countries, but the name and global moment came from South Korea during 2020, after a TV comparison to dalgona candy.

Make it at home

Starting recipe

You'll need

Instant coffee
2 tbsp
Sugar
2 tbsp
Water
2 tbsp
Milk
180 g
  1. 01

    Build

    Whisk instant coffee, sugar and hot water until thick and fluffy, then spoon over iced milk.

  2. 02

    Serve

    Serve immediately and adjust sweetness or dilution to taste.

At a café

Recipes and café sizes vary. Use this as the clearest starting point, then make it yours.