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Calculated Shard: 199 (from laksa070)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa199.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.letseatcake.com/dalgona-coffee/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.letseatcake.com/dalgona-coffee/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/dalgona-coffee\/","crawl_time":1775768363,"first_indexed_time":1587970680,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,letseatcake!www,\/dalgona-coffee\/ s443","src_root_hash":"2371955264368666399","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Make Dalgona Coffee (Whipped Coffee) | - Let's Eat Cake","meta_descriptions":["Dalgona Coffee is a three-ingredient frothy, whipped iced coffee made from water, sugar, and instant coffee that basically tastes like a milkshake."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"This post may contain affiliate links that we collect a share of sales from.\nClick here\nfor more details.\nDalgona Coffee is a three-ingredient frothy, whipped iced drink made from water, sugar, and instant coffee. It basically tastes like a milkshake. Here’s how to make it.\nPhoto credit: Angela Persicke\nSome mornings, you just wake up exhausted. Like this morning. Apparently, after weeks indoors, my body now considers playing\nCarcassonne\nand\nTakenoko\nuntil 11pm a big night out. It was the perfect morning for some Dalgona Coffee to remind my body who is boss. (It’s the boss.)\nThe pretty whipped instant\ncoffee\ntrend took off on TikTok about a month ago when we were all figuring out what to do with ourselves in the age of\nworking from home\nand social distancing. I’m super excited about this trend, because this means I found something on TikTok I can actually do without embarrassing my cats.\nWhat Is Dalgona Coffee?\nDalgona coffee is frothy iced coffee made with three ingredients. You create it by whipping together instant coffee, water, and sugar. When you whip those ingredients together, it creates a thick, mousse-like blended coffee that’s just begging you to pour it on top of your favorite\nmilk\n. Figuratively speaking. If your coffee is talking to you, you might want to cut back on the caffeine.\nWhere Did It Come From?\nIt took off on social media after actor Jung Il-woo tried it on the popular Macau show “Stars’ Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant” in January. According to the\nNew York Times\n, he said it reminded him of a “South Korean honeycomb toffee confection called\ndalgona\n.”\nThe recipe is actually a slight variation on Phenti Hui coffee which is popular throughout India and Pakistan. The ingredients are also similar to a Greek frappe. But between Jung’s stamp of approval and a subsequent\nTikTok video\ntouting the drink, that’s what stuck.\nSimply whisk together two tablespoons of instant coffee and boiling water, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Place these ingredients in a bowl and whip them together using a whisk or handheld mixer until it turns from dark brown liquid to light brown foam.\nPlace milk and ice in a glass. Use a spoon or spatula to top the milk with the coffee mixture and create the two Instagram-friendly layers. Take a quick snap, then enjoy.\nPhotographer\nAngela Persicke\n, who took the stunning photos you see here, recommends using a hand mixer instead of a whisk if you can. “It’s quick and easy, and it gives the coffee that desirable whipped appearance and texture, like a meringue. It only takes a few minutes using this method. It can be accomplished by hand using a whisk, but it takes a little more time and muscle.”\nYou can also make it without caffeine or by whipping almost any syrup or edible powder (like matcha, ube or powdered strawberries), like you’ll see in these\nDalgona coffee variations\n.\nPhoto credit: Angela Persicke\nWhat Does It Taste Like?\nErm, coffee? Persicke says, “Once mixed, Dalgona coffee reminds me of the most creamy, yet light, milkshake.” If the idea of drinking a coffee milkshake for breakfast doesn’t convince you to try it, we’re not sure what will.\nSome people have remarked that it tastes too sweet. If that’s the case for you, reduce the amount of sugar. If it tastes bitter, make sure to choose a good instant coffee. As Persicke says, “Don’t use something you wouldn’t otherwise drink.”\nCan I Use Instant Espresso?\nYes! As long as the coffee is instant, it will work. If it’s not instant, the coffee won’t have time to release its flavors and it won’t taste like much. We used the\nMegdalia\ninstant espresso we had on hand and it turned out fine.\nPhoto credit: Angela Persicke\nDalgona Coffee\n5\nfrom\n2\nvotes\nPrint Recipe\nDalgona Coffee is a three-ingredient frothy, whipped iced drink made from water, sugar, and instant coffee. It basically tastes like a milkshake. Here’s how to make it.\nPrep Time:\n5\nminutes\nTotal Time:\n5\nminutes\nServings:\n1\nserving\n2\ntbsp.\nboiling water\n2\ntbsp.\ninstant coffee\n2\ntbsp.\ngranulated sugar\n8\noz.\nmilk\n(any type)\nAdd boiling water, instant coffee, and sugar to a medium bowl.\nMix with a whisk or hand mixer until the mixture is light and frothy.\nPlace ice and milk in a glass. Pour the coffee mixture on top.\nThe calories were calculated using 1 cup of whole milk. Without the milk, the frothy coffee has 99 calories.\nNutrition Facts\nDalgona Coffee\nAmount Per Serving\t\t\t (1 glass)\nCalories\n245\n* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.\nCourse:\nBreakfast\nCuisine:\nIndian\nKeyword:\ndalgona coffee\nLeave a review below, then take a photo and tag\n@letseatcakeblog\non Instagram so we can see it!\nWant to see the recipe in action? The Cooking Foodie’s video shows how it’s done. It’s worth a watch if only for the sultry 90s slow-jam beat that backs it.\nMake yourself a dalgona coffee, then cruise around your neighborhood at 10mph below the speed limit blasting this with the top down.\nAuthor\nRecent Posts\nPleased to meet you. I'm the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Let's Eat Cake: The world's first smart, funny lifestyle site for women.\nI've written or worked for a wide range of lifestyle sites and magazines, including Billboard, Nylon, Parade, Men's Journal, Us Weekly, Stuff, Blender, Beachbody, Alternative Press, Electronic Gaming Monthly, and more.\nSee more on my LinkedIn\n.\nOn the baking side of things, I've run my own baking company and competed on Cupcake Wars, so hit me up with your baking questions! 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We’re your source for lifestyle, entertainment, fashion, beauty, jokes, puns, food news, coffee trends, and baking recipes.\n\nMain Menu\n\nClose Main Menu\n\n- [Starbucks](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/drinks\/starbucks\/)\n- [Drink Recipes](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/drinks\/cocktail-recipes\/)\n- [Holidays](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/holidays\/)\n- [Nail Ideas](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/beauty\/)\n- [Weddings](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/weddings\/)\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/recipes\/)\n- [Jokes + Puns](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/jokes\/)\n\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/about\/)\n- [Newsletter](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/newsletters\/)\n- [Advertise](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/advertising\/)\n- [Privacy](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/privacy-policy\/)\n- [Terms](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/terms-of-service\/)\n\n© 2026 Let's Eat Cake\n\n- [Starbucks](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/drinks\/starbucks\/)\n- [Drink Recipes](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/drinks\/cocktail-recipes\/)\n- [Nail Ideas](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/beauty\/nails\/)\n- [Holidays](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/holidays\/)\n  - [Valentine’s Day](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/holidays\/valentines-day\/)\n  - [St Patrick’s Day](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/holidays\/st-patricks-day\/)\n  - [Christmas](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/holidays\/christmas\/)\n  - [Halloween](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/holidays\/halloween\/)\n  - [Holiday Recipes](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/holidays\/holiday-recipes\/)\n- [Weddings](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/weddings\/)\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/recipes\/)\n  - [Breakfast + Brunch Recipes](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/recipes\/breakfast-recipes\/)\n  - [Cakes](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/recipes\/cake-recipes\/)\n  - [Cookies](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/recipes\/cookies\/)\n  - [Desserts](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/recipes\/dessert-recipes\/)\n  - [Snacks](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/recipes\/snack-recipes\/)\n  - [TikTok Recipes](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/recipes\/trending\/)\n- [Jokes + Puns](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/jokes\/)\n\n[Display Search Bar]()\n\n[Home](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/) » [Drinks](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/drinks\/) » [Coffee](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/drinks\/coffee\/)\n\n# How to Make Dalgona Coffee, the Coffee Trend That’s Taken Over the Internet\nBy [Rebecca Swanner](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/author\/becca-swannergmail-com\/) \\|\n\nApril 13, 2020\n\n\\| Updated on\n\nJuly 16, 2024\n\n\\| [Leave a Comment](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/dalgona-coffee\/#respond)\n\n*This post may contain affiliate links that we collect a share of sales from. [Click here](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/terms-of-service\/) for more details.*\n\n624 shares\n\n[Jump to Recipe](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/dalgona-coffee\/#recipe)\n\n![Dalgona Coffee in a glass](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Dalgona Coffee in a glass](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dalgona-Coffee-2-150x150.jpg)\n\n![Dalgona Coffee with cocoa powder](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Dalgona Coffee with cocoa powder](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dalgona-Coffee-4-150x150.jpg)\n\n![Dalgona Coffee](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Dalgona Coffee](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dalgona-Coffee-1-150x150.jpg)\n\n*Dalgona Coffee is a three-ingredient frothy, whipped iced drink made from water, sugar, and instant coffee. It basically tastes like a milkshake. Here’s how to make it.*\n\n![Dalgona Coffee](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dalgona-Coffee-1.jpg)\n\n*Photo credit: Angela Persicke*\n\nSome mornings, you just wake up exhausted. Like this morning. Apparently, after weeks indoors, my body now considers playing *Carcassonne* and *Takenoko* until 11pm a big night out. It was the perfect morning for some Dalgona Coffee to remind my body who is boss. (It’s the boss.)\n\nThe pretty whipped instant [coffee](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/best-coffee-shops-nashville\/) trend took off on TikTok about a month ago when we were all figuring out what to do with ourselves in the age of [working from home](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/working-from-home-memes\/) and social distancing. I’m super excited about this trend, because this means I found something on TikTok I can actually do without embarrassing my cats.\n\n## What Is Dalgona Coffee?\nDalgona coffee is frothy iced coffee made with three ingredients. You create it by whipping together instant coffee, water, and sugar. When you whip those ingredients together, it creates a thick, mousse-like blended coffee that’s just begging you to pour it on top of your favorite [milk](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/oat-milk-recipe\/). Figuratively speaking. If your coffee is talking to you, you might want to cut back on the caffeine.\n\n### Where Did It Come From?\nIt took off on social media after actor Jung Il-woo tried it on the popular Macau show “Stars’ Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant” in January. According to the [New York Times](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/article\/whipped-coffee-recipe.html), he said it reminded him of a “South Korean honeycomb toffee confection called [dalgona](https:\/\/kimchimari.com\/dalgona-sponge-candy-korean-street-food\/).”\n\nThe recipe is actually a slight variation on Phenti Hui coffee which is popular throughout India and Pakistan. The ingredients are also similar to a Greek frappe. But between Jung’s stamp of approval and a subsequent [TikTok video](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@imhannahcho\/video\/6804149721406393605) touting the drink, that’s what stuck.\n\n## How Do You Make Dalgona Coffee?\nSimply whisk together two tablespoons of instant coffee and boiling water, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Place these ingredients in a bowl and whip them together using a whisk or handheld mixer until it turns from dark brown liquid to light brown foam.\n\nPlace milk and ice in a glass. Use a spoon or spatula to top the milk with the coffee mixture and create the two Instagram-friendly layers. Take a quick snap, then enjoy.\n\nPhotographer [Angela Persicke](https:\/\/cookingwithwineblog.com\/), who took the stunning photos you see here, recommends using a hand mixer instead of a whisk if you can. “It’s quick and easy, and it gives the coffee that desirable whipped appearance and texture, like a meringue. It only takes a few minutes using this method. It can be accomplished by hand using a whisk, but it takes a little more time and muscle.”\n\nYou can also make it without caffeine or by whipping almost any syrup or edible powder (like matcha, ube or powdered strawberries), like you’ll see in these [Dalgona coffee variations](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/dalgona-coffee-variations\/).\n\n![Dalgona Coffee mixture in a bowl](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%201050'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Dalgona Coffee mixture in a bowl](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dalgona-Coffee-3.jpg)\n\n*Photo credit: Angela Persicke*\n## **What Does It Taste Like?**\nErm, coffee? Persicke says, “Once mixed, Dalgona coffee reminds me of the most creamy, yet light, milkshake.” If the idea of drinking a coffee milkshake for breakfast doesn’t convince you to try it, we’re not sure what will.\n\nSome people have remarked that it tastes too sweet. If that’s the case for you, reduce the amount of sugar. If it tastes bitter, make sure to choose a good instant coffee. As Persicke says, “Don’t use something you wouldn’t otherwise drink.”\n\n### Can I Use Instant Espresso?\nYes! As long as the coffee is instant, it will work. If it’s not instant, the coffee won’t have time to release its flavors and it won’t taste like much. We used the [Megdalia](https:\/\/amzn.to\/34CJRHU) instant espresso we had on hand and it turned out fine.\n\n![Dalgona Coffee with cocoa powder](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%201050'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Dalgona Coffee with cocoa powder](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dalgona-Coffee-4.jpg)\n\n*Photo credit: Angela Persicke*\n\n## Dalgona Coffee\n5 from 2 votes\n\n[Print Recipe](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/wprm_print\/dalgona-coffee)\n\nDalgona Coffee is a three-ingredient frothy, whipped iced drink made from water, sugar, and instant coffee. It basically tastes like a milkshake. Here’s how to make it.\n\n![Dalgona Coffee](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)\n\nPrep Time: 5 minutes mins\n\nTotal Time: 5 minutes mins\n\nServings: 1 serving\n\n### Ingredients\n- 2 tbsp. boiling water\n- 2 tbsp. instant coffee\n- 2 tbsp. granulated sugar\n- 8 oz. milk (any type)\n\n### Instructions\n- Add boiling water, instant coffee, and sugar to a medium bowl.\n- Mix with a whisk or hand mixer until the mixture is light and frothy.\n- Place ice and milk in a glass. Pour the coffee mixture on top.\n\n### Notes\nThe calories were calculated using 1 cup of whole milk. Without the milk, the frothy coffee has 99 calories.\n\nNutrition Facts\n\nDalgona Coffee\n\nAmount Per Serving (1 glass)\n\n**Calories** 245\n\n\\* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.\n\nCourse: Breakfast\n\nCuisine: Indian\n\nKeyword: dalgona coffee\n\nAuthor: Rebecca Swanner\n\nDid you make this recipe?Leave a review below, then take a photo and tag [@letseatcakeblog](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/letseatcakeblog) on Instagram so we can see it\\!\n\nWant to see the recipe in action? The Cooking Foodie’s video shows how it’s done. It’s worth a watch if only for the sultry 90s slow-jam beat that backs it.\n\nMake yourself a dalgona coffee, then cruise around your neighborhood at 10mph below the speed limit blasting this with the top down.\n\n- [Author](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/dalgona-coffee\/#abh_about)\n- [Recent Posts](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/dalgona-coffee\/#abh_posts)\n\n[![Rebecca Swanner](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20250%20250'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![Rebecca Swanner](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Fall-1-300x300.jpg)](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/ \"Rebecca Swanner\")\n\n[Rebecca Swanner](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/)\n\nFounder + Editor-in-Chief at [Let's Eat Cake](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/)\n\nPleased to meet you. I'm the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Let's Eat Cake: The world's first smart, funny lifestyle site for women.  \n  \nI've written or worked for a wide range of lifestyle sites and magazines, including Billboard, Nylon, Parade, Men's Journal, Us Weekly, Stuff, Blender, Beachbody, Alternative Press, Electronic Gaming Monthly, and more. [See more on my LinkedIn](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rebeccaswanner\/).  \n  \nOn the baking side of things, I've run my own baking company and competed on Cupcake Wars, so hit me up with your baking questions! I respond fastest on Instagram where you can find me [@letseatcakeblog](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/letseatcakeblog\/)  \n  \nWant to know more? [Here's my full bio](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/author\/rebecca-swanner\/).\n\n[![Rebecca Swanner](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20250%20250'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![Rebecca Swanner](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Fall-1-300x300.jpg)](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/ \"Rebecca Swanner\")\n\nLatest posts by Rebecca Swanner ([see all](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/author\/becca-swannergmail-com\/))\n\n- [Here’s How to Get the Chocolate Gold Stanley Cup Coming on Tuesday](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/chocolate-gold-stanley-cup\/) - February 25, 2024\n- [ICYMI: There’s a New Yellow and Purple Starbucks Stanley Cup](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/starbucks-stanley-cup-yellow-purple\/) - February 7, 2024\n- [Stanley Just Secretly Dropped a New Cup That Looks Like an Oil Slick](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/stanley-cup-black-chroma\/) - February 1, 2024\n\n*As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links from Amazon and other sites that we collect a share of sales from.*\n\n624 shares\n\n### Read This Next\n[![The Best Coffee Shops in Nashville to Get Your Caffeine Fix](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/best-coffee-shops-nashville\/)\n\n## [The Best Coffee Shops in Nashville to Get Your Caffeine Fix](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/best-coffee-shops-nashville\/)\n\n[![How to Make a Gingerbread Latte](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/gingerbread-latte\/)\n\n## [How to Make a Gingerbread Latte](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/gingerbread-latte\/)\n\n[![Coffee Alternatives That Work (Almost) As Well As Actual Coffee](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/coffee-alternatives\/)\n\n## [Coffee Alternatives That Work (Almost) As Well As Actual Coffee](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/coffee-alternatives\/)\n\n[![Oat Milk: When You Aren’t Basic Enough for Almond Milk](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/oat-milk-recipe\/)\n\n## [Oat Milk: When You Aren’t Basic Enough for Almond Milk](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/oat-milk-recipe\/)\n## Reader Interactions\n5 from 2 votes ([2 ratings without comment](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/dalgona-coffee\/))\n\n### Leave a Comment [Cancel reply](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/dalgona-coffee\/#respond)\n\n## Primary Sidebar\n### Trending Now\n\n## Footer\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/about\/)\n- [Press](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/press\/)\n- [Terms & Conditions](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/terms-of-service\/)\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/privacy-policy\/)\n- [DMCA](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/dmca\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/contact\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/category\/news\/)\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/letseatcakeblog\/)\n- [Pinterest](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/LetsEatCakeBlog\/)\n- [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/letseatcakeblog)\n- [TikTok](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@letseatcake\/)\n- [Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/letseatcakeblog\/)\n- [Subscribe](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/newsletters\/)\n\n© 2016–2026 Let's Eat Cake\n\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/privacy-policy\/)\n- [Terms of Service](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/terms-of-service\/)\n\n624 shares\n\n624 shares\n\n## Rate This Recipe\n## Recipe Ratings without Comment\nSomething went wrong. Please try again.","attrs_readable_markdown":"*This post may contain affiliate links that we collect a share of sales from. [Click here](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/terms-of-service\/) for more details.*\n\n*Dalgona Coffee is a three-ingredient frothy, whipped iced drink made from water, sugar, and instant coffee. It basically tastes like a milkshake. Here’s how to make it.*\n\n![Dalgona Coffee](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dalgona-Coffee-1.jpg)\n\n*Photo credit: Angela Persicke*\n\nSome mornings, you just wake up exhausted. Like this morning. Apparently, after weeks indoors, my body now considers playing *Carcassonne* and *Takenoko* until 11pm a big night out. It was the perfect morning for some Dalgona Coffee to remind my body who is boss. (It’s the boss.)\n\nThe pretty whipped instant [coffee](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/best-coffee-shops-nashville\/) trend took off on TikTok about a month ago when we were all figuring out what to do with ourselves in the age of [working from home](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/working-from-home-memes\/) and social distancing. I’m super excited about this trend, because this means I found something on TikTok I can actually do without embarrassing my cats.\n\n## What Is Dalgona Coffee?\nDalgona coffee is frothy iced coffee made with three ingredients. You create it by whipping together instant coffee, water, and sugar. When you whip those ingredients together, it creates a thick, mousse-like blended coffee that’s just begging you to pour it on top of your favorite [milk](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/oat-milk-recipe\/). Figuratively speaking. If your coffee is talking to you, you might want to cut back on the caffeine.\n\n### Where Did It Come From?\nIt took off on social media after actor Jung Il-woo tried it on the popular Macau show “Stars’ Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant” in January. According to the [New York Times](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/article\/whipped-coffee-recipe.html), he said it reminded him of a “South Korean honeycomb toffee confection called [dalgona](https:\/\/kimchimari.com\/dalgona-sponge-candy-korean-street-food\/).”\n\nThe recipe is actually a slight variation on Phenti Hui coffee which is popular throughout India and Pakistan. The ingredients are also similar to a Greek frappe. But between Jung’s stamp of approval and a subsequent [TikTok video](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@imhannahcho\/video\/6804149721406393605) touting the drink, that’s what stuck.\n\nSimply whisk together two tablespoons of instant coffee and boiling water, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Place these ingredients in a bowl and whip them together using a whisk or handheld mixer until it turns from dark brown liquid to light brown foam.\n\nPlace milk and ice in a glass. Use a spoon or spatula to top the milk with the coffee mixture and create the two Instagram-friendly layers. Take a quick snap, then enjoy.\n\nPhotographer [Angela Persicke](https:\/\/cookingwithwineblog.com\/), who took the stunning photos you see here, recommends using a hand mixer instead of a whisk if you can. “It’s quick and easy, and it gives the coffee that desirable whipped appearance and texture, like a meringue. It only takes a few minutes using this method. It can be accomplished by hand using a whisk, but it takes a little more time and muscle.”\n\nYou can also make it without caffeine or by whipping almost any syrup or edible powder (like matcha, ube or powdered strawberries), like you’ll see in these [Dalgona coffee variations](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/dalgona-coffee-variations\/).\n\n![Dalgona Coffee mixture in a bowl](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dalgona-Coffee-3.jpg)\n\n*Photo credit: Angela Persicke*\n## **What Does It Taste Like?**\nErm, coffee? Persicke says, “Once mixed, Dalgona coffee reminds me of the most creamy, yet light, milkshake.” If the idea of drinking a coffee milkshake for breakfast doesn’t convince you to try it, we’re not sure what will.\n\nSome people have remarked that it tastes too sweet. If that’s the case for you, reduce the amount of sugar. If it tastes bitter, make sure to choose a good instant coffee. As Persicke says, “Don’t use something you wouldn’t otherwise drink.”\n\n### Can I Use Instant Espresso?\nYes! As long as the coffee is instant, it will work. If it’s not instant, the coffee won’t have time to release its flavors and it won’t taste like much. We used the [Megdalia](https:\/\/amzn.to\/34CJRHU) instant espresso we had on hand and it turned out fine.\n\n![Dalgona Coffee with cocoa powder](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dalgona-Coffee-4.jpg)\n\n*Photo credit: Angela Persicke*\n\n## Dalgona Coffee\n5 from 2 votes\n\n[Print Recipe](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/wprm_print\/dalgona-coffee)\n\nDalgona Coffee is a three-ingredient frothy, whipped iced drink made from water, sugar, and instant coffee. It basically tastes like a milkshake. Here’s how to make it.\n\n![Dalgona Coffee](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dalgona-Coffee-747x498.jpg)\n\nPrep Time: 5 minutes\n\nTotal Time: 5 minutes\n\nServings: 1 serving\n\n- 2 tbsp. boiling water\n- 2 tbsp. instant coffee\n- 2 tbsp. granulated sugar\n- 8 oz. milk (any type)\n\n- Add boiling water, instant coffee, and sugar to a medium bowl.\n- Mix with a whisk or hand mixer until the mixture is light and frothy.\n- Place ice and milk in a glass. Pour the coffee mixture on top.\n\nThe calories were calculated using 1 cup of whole milk. Without the milk, the frothy coffee has 99 calories.\n\nNutrition Facts\n\nDalgona Coffee\n\nAmount Per Serving (1 glass)\n\n**Calories** 245\n\n\\* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.\n\nCourse: Breakfast\n\nCuisine: Indian\n\nKeyword: dalgona coffee\n\nLeave a review below, then take a photo and tag [@letseatcakeblog](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/letseatcakeblog) on Instagram so we can see it\\!\n\nWant to see the recipe in action? The Cooking Foodie’s video shows how it’s done. It’s worth a watch if only for the sultry 90s slow-jam beat that backs it.\n\nMake yourself a dalgona coffee, then cruise around your neighborhood at 10mph below the speed limit blasting this with the top down.\n\n- [Author](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/dalgona-coffee\/#abh_about)\n- [Recent Posts](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/dalgona-coffee\/#abh_posts)\n\n[![Rebecca Swanner](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Fall-1-300x300.jpg)](https:\/\/www.letseatcake.com\/ \"Rebecca Swanner\")\n\nPleased to meet you. I'm the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Let's Eat Cake: The world's first smart, funny lifestyle site for women.\n\nI've written or worked for a wide range of lifestyle sites and magazines, including Billboard, Nylon, Parade, Men's Journal, Us Weekly, Stuff, Blender, Beachbody, Alternative Press, Electronic Gaming Monthly, and more. 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Boilerpipe Text	This post may contain affiliate links that we collect a share of sales from. Click here for more details. Dalgona Coffee is a three-ingredient frothy, whipped iced drink made from water, sugar, and instant coffee. It basically tastes like a milkshake. Here’s how to make it. Photo credit: Angela Persicke Some mornings, you just wake up exhausted. Like this morning. Apparently, after weeks indoors, my body now considers playing Carcassonne and Takenoko until 11pm a big night out. It was the perfect morning for some Dalgona Coffee to remind my body who is boss. (It’s the boss.) The pretty whipped instant coffee trend took off on TikTok about a month ago when we were all figuring out what to do with ourselves in the age of working from home and social distancing. I’m super excited about this trend, because this means I found something on TikTok I can actually do without embarrassing my cats. What Is Dalgona Coffee? Dalgona coffee is frothy iced coffee made with three ingredients. You create it by whipping together instant coffee, water, and sugar. When you whip those ingredients together, it creates a thick, mousse-like blended coffee that’s just begging you to pour it on top of your favorite milk . Figuratively speaking. If your coffee is talking to you, you might want to cut back on the caffeine. Where Did It Come From? It took off on social media after actor Jung Il-woo tried it on the popular Macau show “Stars’ Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant” in January. According to the New York Times , he said it reminded him of a “South Korean honeycomb toffee confection called dalgona .” The recipe is actually a slight variation on Phenti Hui coffee which is popular throughout India and Pakistan. The ingredients are also similar to a Greek frappe. But between Jung’s stamp of approval and a subsequent TikTok video touting the drink, that’s what stuck. Simply whisk together two tablespoons of instant coffee and boiling water, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Place these ingredients in a bowl and whip them together using a whisk or handheld mixer until it turns from dark brown liquid to light brown foam. Place milk and ice in a glass. Use a spoon or spatula to top the milk with the coffee mixture and create the two Instagram-friendly layers. Take a quick snap, then enjoy. Photographer Angela Persicke , who took the stunning photos you see here, recommends using a hand mixer instead of a whisk if you can. “It’s quick and easy, and it gives the coffee that desirable whipped appearance and texture, like a meringue. It only takes a few minutes using this method. It can be accomplished by hand using a whisk, but it takes a little more time and muscle.” You can also make it without caffeine or by whipping almost any syrup or edible powder (like matcha, ube or powdered strawberries), like you’ll see in these Dalgona coffee variations . Photo credit: Angela Persicke What Does It Taste Like? Erm, coffee? Persicke says, “Once mixed, Dalgona coffee reminds me of the most creamy, yet light, milkshake.” If the idea of drinking a coffee milkshake for breakfast doesn’t convince you to try it, we’re not sure what will. Some people have remarked that it tastes too sweet. If that’s the case for you, reduce the amount of sugar. If it tastes bitter, make sure to choose a good instant coffee. As Persicke says, “Don’t use something you wouldn’t otherwise drink.” Can I Use Instant Espresso? Yes! As long as the coffee is instant, it will work. If it’s not instant, the coffee won’t have time to release its flavors and it won’t taste like much. We used the Megdalia instant espresso we had on hand and it turned out fine. Photo credit: Angela Persicke Dalgona Coffee 5 from 2 votes Print Recipe Dalgona Coffee is a three-ingredient frothy, whipped iced drink made from water, sugar, and instant coffee. It basically tastes like a milkshake. Here’s how to make it. Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 1 serving 2 tbsp. boiling water 2 tbsp. instant coffee 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 8 oz. milk (any type) Add boiling water, instant coffee, and sugar to a medium bowl. Mix with a whisk or hand mixer until the mixture is light and frothy. Place ice and milk in a glass. Pour the coffee mixture on top. The calories were calculated using 1 cup of whole milk. Without the milk, the frothy coffee has 99 calories. Nutrition Facts Dalgona Coffee Amount Per Serving (1 glass) Calories 245 * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Course: Breakfast Cuisine: Indian Keyword: dalgona coffee Leave a review below, then take a photo and tag @letseatcakeblog on Instagram so we can see it! Want to see the recipe in action? The Cooking Foodie’s video shows how it’s done. It’s worth a watch if only for the sultry 90s slow-jam beat that backs it. Make yourself a dalgona coffee, then cruise around your neighborhood at 10mph below the speed limit blasting this with the top down. Author Recent Posts Pleased to meet you. I'm the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Let's Eat Cake: The world's first smart, funny lifestyle site for women. I've written or worked for a wide range of lifestyle sites and magazines, including Billboard, Nylon, Parade, Men's Journal, Us Weekly, Stuff, Blender, Beachbody, Alternative Press, Electronic Gaming Monthly, and more. See more on my LinkedIn . On the baking side of things, I've run my own baking company and competed on Cupcake Wars, so hit me up with your baking questions! I respond fastest on Instagram where you can find me @letseatcakeblog Want to know more? Here's my full bio .
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[Click here](https://www.letseatcake.com/terms-of-service/) for more details. 624 shares [Jump to Recipe](https://www.letseatcake.com/dalgona-coffee/#recipe) ![Dalgona Coffee in a glass](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Dalgona Coffee in a glass](https://www.letseatcake.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dalgona-Coffee-2-150x150.jpg) ![Dalgona Coffee with cocoa powder](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Dalgona Coffee with cocoa powder](https://www.letseatcake.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dalgona-Coffee-4-150x150.jpg) ![Dalgona Coffee](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Dalgona Coffee](https://www.letseatcake.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dalgona-Coffee-1-150x150.jpg) Dalgona Coffee is a three-ingredient frothy, whipped iced drink made from water, sugar, and instant coffee. It basically tastes like a milkshake. Here’s how to make it. ![Dalgona Coffee](https://www.letseatcake.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dalgona-Coffee-1.jpg) Photo credit: Angela Persicke Some mornings, you just wake up exhausted. Like this morning. Apparently, after weeks indoors, my body now considers playing Carcassonne and Takenoko until 11pm a big night out. It was the perfect morning for some Dalgona Coffee to remind my body who is boss. (It’s the boss.) The pretty whipped instant [coffee](https://www.letseatcake.com/best-coffee-shops-nashville/) trend took off on TikTok about a month ago when we were all figuring out what to do with ourselves in the age of [working from home](https://www.letseatcake.com/working-from-home-memes/) and social distancing. I’m super excited about this trend, because this means I found something on TikTok I can actually do without embarrassing my cats. ## What Is Dalgona Coffee? Dalgona coffee is frothy iced coffee made with three ingredients. You create it by whipping together instant coffee, water, and sugar. When you whip those ingredients together, it creates a thick, mousse-like blended coffee that’s just begging you to pour it on top of your favorite [milk](https://www.letseatcake.com/oat-milk-recipe/). Figuratively speaking. If your coffee is talking to you, you might want to cut back on the caffeine. ### Where Did It Come From? It took off on social media after actor Jung Il-woo tried it on the popular Macau show “Stars’ Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant” in January. According to the [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/article/whipped-coffee-recipe.html), he said it reminded him of a “South Korean honeycomb toffee confection called [dalgona](https://kimchimari.com/dalgona-sponge-candy-korean-street-food/).” The recipe is actually a slight variation on Phenti Hui coffee which is popular throughout India and Pakistan. The ingredients are also similar to a Greek frappe. But between Jung’s stamp of approval and a subsequent [TikTok video](https://www.tiktok.com/@imhannahcho/video/6804149721406393605) touting the drink, that’s what stuck. ## How Do You Make Dalgona Coffee? Simply whisk together two tablespoons of instant coffee and boiling water, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Place these ingredients in a bowl and whip them together using a whisk or handheld mixer until it turns from dark brown liquid to light brown foam. Place milk and ice in a glass. Use a spoon or spatula to top the milk with the coffee mixture and create the two Instagram-friendly layers. Take a quick snap, then enjoy. Photographer [Angela Persicke](https://cookingwithwineblog.com/), who took the stunning photos you see here, recommends using a hand mixer instead of a whisk if you can. “It’s quick and easy, and it gives the coffee that desirable whipped appearance and texture, like a meringue. It only takes a few minutes using this method. It can be accomplished by hand using a whisk, but it takes a little more time and muscle.” You can also make it without caffeine or by whipping almost any syrup or edible powder (like matcha, ube or powdered strawberries), like you’ll see in these [Dalgona coffee variations](https://www.letseatcake.com/dalgona-coffee-variations/). ![Dalgona Coffee mixture in a bowl](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%201050'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Dalgona Coffee mixture in a bowl](https://www.letseatcake.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dalgona-Coffee-3.jpg) Photo credit: Angela Persicke ## What Does It Taste Like? Erm, coffee? Persicke says, “Once mixed, Dalgona coffee reminds me of the most creamy, yet light, milkshake.” If the idea of drinking a coffee milkshake for breakfast doesn’t convince you to try it, we’re not sure what will. Some people have remarked that it tastes too sweet. If that’s the case for you, reduce the amount of sugar. If it tastes bitter, make sure to choose a good instant coffee. As Persicke says, “Don’t use something you wouldn’t otherwise drink.” ### Can I Use Instant Espresso? Yes! As long as the coffee is instant, it will work. If it’s not instant, the coffee won’t have time to release its flavors and it won’t taste like much. We used the [Megdalia](https://amzn.to/34CJRHU) instant espresso we had on hand and it turned out fine. ![Dalgona Coffee with cocoa powder](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%201050'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Dalgona Coffee with cocoa powder](https://www.letseatcake.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dalgona-Coffee-4.jpg) Photo credit: Angela Persicke ## Dalgona Coffee 5 from 2 votes [Print Recipe](https://www.letseatcake.com/wprm_print/dalgona-coffee) Dalgona Coffee is a three-ingredient frothy, whipped iced drink made from water, sugar, and instant coffee. It basically tastes like a milkshake. Here’s how to make it. ![Dalgona Coffee](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) Prep Time: 5 minutes mins Total Time: 5 minutes mins Servings: 1 serving ### Ingredients - 2 tbsp. boiling water - 2 tbsp. instant coffee - 2 tbsp. granulated sugar - 8 oz. milk (any type) ### Instructions - Add boiling water, instant coffee, and sugar to a medium bowl. - Mix with a whisk or hand mixer until the mixture is light and frothy. - Place ice and milk in a glass. Pour the coffee mixture on top. ### Notes The calories were calculated using 1 cup of whole milk. Without the milk, the frothy coffee has 99 calories. Nutrition Facts Dalgona Coffee Amount Per Serving (1 glass) Calories 245 \* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Course: Breakfast Cuisine: Indian Keyword: dalgona coffee Author: Rebecca Swanner Did you make this recipe?Leave a review below, then take a photo and tag [@letseatcakeblog](https://www.instagram.com/letseatcakeblog) on Instagram so we can see it\! Want to see the recipe in action? The Cooking Foodie’s video shows how it’s done. It’s worth a watch if only for the sultry 90s slow-jam beat that backs it. Make yourself a dalgona coffee, then cruise around your neighborhood at 10mph below the speed limit blasting this with the top down. - [Author](https://www.letseatcake.com/dalgona-coffee/#abh_about) - [Recent Posts](https://www.letseatcake.com/dalgona-coffee/#abh_posts) [![Rebecca Swanner](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20250%20250'%3E%3C/svg%3E)![Rebecca Swanner](https://www.letseatcake.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Fall-1-300x300.jpg)](https://www.letseatcake.com/ "Rebecca Swanner") [Rebecca Swanner](https://www.letseatcake.com/) Founder + Editor-in-Chief at [Let's Eat Cake](https://www.letseatcake.com/) Pleased to meet you. I'm the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Let's Eat Cake: The world's first smart, funny lifestyle site for women. I've written or worked for a wide range of lifestyle sites and magazines, including Billboard, Nylon, Parade, Men's Journal, Us Weekly, Stuff, Blender, Beachbody, Alternative Press, Electronic Gaming Monthly, and more. [See more on my LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaswanner/). On the baking side of things, I've run my own baking company and competed on Cupcake Wars, so hit me up with your baking questions! I respond fastest on Instagram where you can find me [@letseatcakeblog](https://www.instagram.com/letseatcakeblog/) Want to know more? [Here's my full bio](https://www.letseatcake.com/author/rebecca-swanner/). 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Readable Markdown	This post may contain affiliate links that we collect a share of sales from. [Click here](https://www.letseatcake.com/terms-of-service/) for more details. Dalgona Coffee is a three-ingredient frothy, whipped iced drink made from water, sugar, and instant coffee. It basically tastes like a milkshake. Here’s how to make it. ![Dalgona Coffee](https://www.letseatcake.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dalgona-Coffee-1.jpg) Photo credit: Angela Persicke Some mornings, you just wake up exhausted. Like this morning. Apparently, after weeks indoors, my body now considers playing Carcassonne and Takenoko until 11pm a big night out. It was the perfect morning for some Dalgona Coffee to remind my body who is boss. (It’s the boss.) The pretty whipped instant [coffee](https://www.letseatcake.com/best-coffee-shops-nashville/) trend took off on TikTok about a month ago when we were all figuring out what to do with ourselves in the age of [working from home](https://www.letseatcake.com/working-from-home-memes/) and social distancing. I’m super excited about this trend, because this means I found something on TikTok I can actually do without embarrassing my cats. ## What Is Dalgona Coffee? Dalgona coffee is frothy iced coffee made with three ingredients. You create it by whipping together instant coffee, water, and sugar. When you whip those ingredients together, it creates a thick, mousse-like blended coffee that’s just begging you to pour it on top of your favorite [milk](https://www.letseatcake.com/oat-milk-recipe/). Figuratively speaking. If your coffee is talking to you, you might want to cut back on the caffeine. ### Where Did It Come From? It took off on social media after actor Jung Il-woo tried it on the popular Macau show “Stars’ Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant” in January. According to the [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/article/whipped-coffee-recipe.html), he said it reminded him of a “South Korean honeycomb toffee confection called [dalgona](https://kimchimari.com/dalgona-sponge-candy-korean-street-food/).” The recipe is actually a slight variation on Phenti Hui coffee which is popular throughout India and Pakistan. The ingredients are also similar to a Greek frappe. But between Jung’s stamp of approval and a subsequent [TikTok video](https://www.tiktok.com/@imhannahcho/video/6804149721406393605) touting the drink, that’s what stuck. Simply whisk together two tablespoons of instant coffee and boiling water, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Place these ingredients in a bowl and whip them together using a whisk or handheld mixer until it turns from dark brown liquid to light brown foam. Place milk and ice in a glass. Use a spoon or spatula to top the milk with the coffee mixture and create the two Instagram-friendly layers. Take a quick snap, then enjoy. Photographer [Angela Persicke](https://cookingwithwineblog.com/), who took the stunning photos you see here, recommends using a hand mixer instead of a whisk if you can. “It’s quick and easy, and it gives the coffee that desirable whipped appearance and texture, like a meringue. It only takes a few minutes using this method. It can be accomplished by hand using a whisk, but it takes a little more time and muscle.” You can also make it without caffeine or by whipping almost any syrup or edible powder (like matcha, ube or powdered strawberries), like you’ll see in these [Dalgona coffee variations](https://www.letseatcake.com/dalgona-coffee-variations/). ![Dalgona Coffee mixture in a bowl](https://www.letseatcake.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dalgona-Coffee-3.jpg) Photo credit: Angela Persicke ## What Does It Taste Like? Erm, coffee? Persicke says, “Once mixed, Dalgona coffee reminds me of the most creamy, yet light, milkshake.” If the idea of drinking a coffee milkshake for breakfast doesn’t convince you to try it, we’re not sure what will. Some people have remarked that it tastes too sweet. If that’s the case for you, reduce the amount of sugar. If it tastes bitter, make sure to choose a good instant coffee. As Persicke says, “Don’t use something you wouldn’t otherwise drink.” ### Can I Use Instant Espresso? Yes! As long as the coffee is instant, it will work. If it’s not instant, the coffee won’t have time to release its flavors and it won’t taste like much. We used the [Megdalia](https://amzn.to/34CJRHU) instant espresso we had on hand and it turned out fine. ![Dalgona Coffee with cocoa powder](https://www.letseatcake.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dalgona-Coffee-4.jpg) Photo credit: Angela Persicke ## Dalgona Coffee 5 from 2 votes [Print Recipe](https://www.letseatcake.com/wprm_print/dalgona-coffee) Dalgona Coffee is a three-ingredient frothy, whipped iced drink made from water, sugar, and instant coffee. It basically tastes like a milkshake. Here’s how to make it. ![Dalgona Coffee](https://www.letseatcake.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dalgona-Coffee-747x498.jpg) Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 1 serving - 2 tbsp. boiling water - 2 tbsp. instant coffee - 2 tbsp. granulated sugar - 8 oz. milk (any type) - Add boiling water, instant coffee, and sugar to a medium bowl. - Mix with a whisk or hand mixer until the mixture is light and frothy. - Place ice and milk in a glass. Pour the coffee mixture on top. The calories were calculated using 1 cup of whole milk. Without the milk, the frothy coffee has 99 calories. Nutrition Facts Dalgona Coffee Amount Per Serving (1 glass) Calories 245 \* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Course: Breakfast Cuisine: Indian Keyword: dalgona coffee Leave a review below, then take a photo and tag [@letseatcakeblog](https://www.instagram.com/letseatcakeblog) on Instagram so we can see it\! Want to see the recipe in action? The Cooking Foodie’s video shows how it’s done. It’s worth a watch if only for the sultry 90s slow-jam beat that backs it. Make yourself a dalgona coffee, then cruise around your neighborhood at 10mph below the speed limit blasting this with the top down. - [Author](https://www.letseatcake.com/dalgona-coffee/#abh_about) - [Recent Posts](https://www.letseatcake.com/dalgona-coffee/#abh_posts) [![Rebecca Swanner](https://www.letseatcake.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Fall-1-300x300.jpg)](https://www.letseatcake.com/ "Rebecca Swanner") Pleased to meet you. I'm the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Let's Eat Cake: The world's first smart, funny lifestyle site for women. I've written or worked for a wide range of lifestyle sites and magazines, including Billboard, Nylon, Parade, Men's Journal, Us Weekly, Stuff, Blender, Beachbody, Alternative Press, Electronic Gaming Monthly, and more. [See more on my LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaswanner/). On the baking side of things, I've run my own baking company and competed on Cupcake Wars, so hit me up with your baking questions! I respond fastest on Instagram where you can find me [@letseatcakeblog](https://www.instagram.com/letseatcakeblog/) Want to know more? [Here's my full bio](https://www.letseatcake.com/author/rebecca-swanner/). [![Rebecca Swanner](https://www.letseatcake.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Fall-1-300x300.jpg)](https://www.letseatcake.com/ "Rebecca Swanner")
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