HINTING summer? Or just hitting the oddly cold feels?
Let’s get hotter this time for Dalgona coffee has set the digital world’s temperature to some flavors of degree.
And! You probably have at least one friend who’s been posting photos of her daily cup on IG by now.
Cosmopolitan Philippines has asked several Pinays who were successful at creating cups of whipped coffee to spill their secrets – including specific brands, and measurements they used – and share tips on how we can possibly achieve it too.
PAMMY
Ingredients
Nescafé Gold, white sugar, hot water, and either Nestle or Arla full fat milk for the base.
Whipping it
I used the 1:1:1 ratio. Since it doubles in size quite a bit once everything’s whisked together, one tbsp. of everything is enough for me. I think it’s good enough for two cups. If you’re doing it for the ‘gram, whisk until it has stiff peaks for the photo! If you can’t wait to drink it, stop whisking when it’s still a little runny so it mixes well with the milk faster.
Insights
I love my recipe, lol. I put lots of ice cubes so it’s super cold! I’m an iced coffee addict so Dalgona works for me! I like Nescafé Gold because the coffee flavor is strong, robust, and a little bitter with a hint of cocoa. It works well with the sugar and milk so it’s not too sweet but not too acidic either.
GISELLA
Ingredients
Nescafé Gold, white sugar, and cold water.
Whipping it
I used 1/4 cup of each ingredient. Also full disclaimer: I used an electric whisk so it took a lot less effort than I expected.
Insights
I liked the ceremony of it but can’t imagine integrating this into my day to day. I also drink my coffee black with no milk so this was a departure talaga for me. I actually hated the taste because it was so sweet and concentrated, to the point of bitterness.
MARJ
Ingredients
Nescafé Taster’s Choice Instant Coffee, Cowhead Pure Milk, brown sugar, hot water, and Kirkland Signature Organic Blue Agave
Whipping it
For my first attempt at making Dalgona coffee, I mixed instant coffee, brown sugar, and hot water (two tablespoons of each), and whisked them in a bowl for a good five to 10 minutes until it was thick and the color changed to light brown. Then I filled my coffee mug with ice cubes and poured in the milk with a teaspoon of honey because I like my coffee sweet. It was good for two servings, but now I do a bigger batch so I can set aside in the fridge for later (the important thing is just to keep your ratio of ingredients 1:1:1). If I’m feeling a bit extra, I’d also usually add some chocolate shavings on top.
Insights
Overall, it’s a nice way to elevate instant coffee, plus it’s a good arm workout too! LOL!
TESSA
Ingredients
Nescafé classic, brown sugar, and hot water.
Whipping it
I used the 1:1:1 ratio.]
Insights
Nescafé classic is a bit strong so we added more water and sugar which I think balanced out the intensity of the coffee with a little more sweetness! Even if it’s essentially just 3-in-1, the preparation (aka manually stirring for a good 15-20 mins!) and drinking that thick and fluffy sweet coffee definitely adds to the experience. It’s so much fun and turned out really good so I’ll probably do this on a daily basis for the remainder of my WFH life!
KRING
Ingredients
Blend 45 black coffee, Stevia, hot water, and Himalayan salt or cocoa powder.
Whipping it
I put all coffee mixture ingredients in a mixing bowl and followed the 1:1:1 ratio so that’s one tbsp. of everything. Whisked everything for five to seven minutes, until you get your desired consistency. I also included a pinch of Himalayan salt because I miss UCC’s Judy on the Rocks! Poured everything on top of milk. You can also sprinkle cocoa powder on top!
Insights
I tried the Dalgona coffee because everyone seems to be doing it, and it turned out to be one of the best (and easiest!) to make coffees at home, and tastes just as good as it looks too! It’s worth the whisk.
MIA
Ingredients
UCC The Blend (Taste no. 118) Instant Coffee, white sugar, and hot water.
Whipping it
I used one tbsp. of each ingredient. I whisked it while the water was still hot. I topped it over iced milk and sprinkled some cinnamon on top.
Insights
It’s yummy. It’s like a cute reversed flat white or a coffee milkshake.
So are you now prepping for yours? Grab your ingredients now and whip that taste buds frenny!(with reports from Retty Contreras/Cosmo.ph/PN)
