How dalgona coffee trend started?

 Dalgona Coffee & trend

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The dalgona coffee suddenly went viral when Actor Jung Il Woo stumbled on the drink in Macau. One day, when he dined out, he came across the drink and loved it. So, dalgona coffee is trending now.

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Dalgona coffee origin and name derivation

The name is derived from dalgona, a Korean sugar-sweet, due to the resemblance in appearance and taste.

Description of Dalgona coffee?

Dalgona Coffee is a cold latte drink with a smooth and velvety sweet coffee foam on the top. The combination of bittersweet coffee and cold milk is absolutely delicious. Dalgona coffee is inspired by the South Korean dalgona toffee, a candy sponge that resembles the creamy dollop that tops the iced coffee.

Dalgona coffee’s instant energy boost

Like our regular coffee, dalgona coffee improves our energy levels, making us feel less tired and active. In fact, instant coffee contains several nutrients and antioxidants that may benefit our health in many ways, including a reduced risk of liver diseases and type 2 diabetes.

 

Dalgona coffee with ground coffee

If you don't have instant coffee, you can use freshly brewed espresso or instant espresso powder. Fresh ground coffee beans are not recommended to make dalgona coffee.

Fluffy Dalgona coffee

Sugar plays a major role in making super fluffy foam. So, let's learn the recipe of “how to make dalgona coffee.” Dalgona coffee can also be made without sugar.

 

SERVINGS: 1-2

PREP TIME: 5 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 10 MINS

INGREDIENTS

 

  1. Granulated sugar 2 tbsp.
  2. Instant coffee 2 tbsp.
  3. Ice, for serving
  4. Coldwater 2 tbsp.
  5. Milk, for serving

Method

  • In a medium bowl or mug, combine sugar, coffee, and water.
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  • Using a whisk or hand mixer, vigorously whisk until the mixture turns silky smooth, fluffy, and shiny, then continue whisking until it thickens and holds its foamy shape. (Whisking by hand will take 8-12 minutes to get to optimal fluffiness.)
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  • Fill a glass most of the way full with ice and milk, then the whipped coffee mixture on top; serve it.
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  • It can be mixed before drinking if desired.

This is the easiest and delicious way to make dalgona coffee at home.

Learn how to pronounce Dalgona coffee.

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