Brown Sugar Dalgona Latte (Print Version)

A rich, whipped coffee blend layered over milk and ice for a sweet, caramel-infused beverage.

# What You'll Need:

→ Coffee Mixture

01 - 2 tablespoons instant coffee
02 - 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons hot water

→ Latte Base

04 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
05 - Ice cubes, as needed

→ Optional Toppings

06 - Pinch ground cinnamon
07 - Extra brown sugar or caramel drizzle

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, mix instant coffee, brown sugar, and hot water until combined.
02 - Use a hand whisk or electric mixer on high speed to whip mixture for 2 to 4 minutes until thick, glossy, and forming soft peaks.
03 - Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes and pour 1 cup of milk into each.
04 - Evenly spoon the whipped coffee mixture over the milk in each glass.
05 - Garnish with a pinch of cinnamon or drizzle with brown sugar syrup if desired.
06 - Serve immediately; stir before drinking to blend flavors.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like a fancy café drink but costs almost nothing to make at home.
  • The brown sugar adds a deep, molasses-like sweetness that white sugar just cant match.
  • You can make it dairy-free without losing any of the creamy indulgence.
  • Whipping the coffee by hand is oddly satisfying, like watching magic happen in real time.
02 -
  • If your mixture isn't thickening, your instant coffee might be too old or your water too cool—it needs heat to activate the foam.
  • Don't skip the whisking time. I tried to rush it once and ended up with grainy, runny coffee that just sank into the milk.
  • Stir before drinking or you'll get a mouthful of straight foam followed by plain milk, which is a weird experience.
03 -
  • An electric mixer cuts the whisking time in half and saves your wrist, especially if you're making multiple servings.
  • Add a tiny pinch of sea salt to the whipped mixture before beating—it deepens the caramel flavor in a way that feels almost secret.
  • If the foam is too stiff, add a few drops of hot water and whisk again to loosen it just enough to spoon easily.
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