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Dalgona coffee is having a moment on social media. Hereâs how you can prepare it for yourself at home.
Instant coffee whipped with sugar and water and poured over milk has become an internet sensation in recent months.
Credit...
Vaughn Vreeland
April 16, 2020
You may have seen it on Instagram or TikTok: a creamy, two-toned coffee drink amid the posts of push-up
challenges
, men growing mustaches and calls to draw a vegetable with your nose.
Known as
whipped coffee
, or
dalgona coffee
, the drink is made by whipping instant coffee with sugar and water, resulting in a butterscotch-hued foam thatâs spooned over milk.
It first gained prominence in South Korea in January, after
the actor Jung Il-woo tried it in Macau for âStarsâ Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant,â
a popular television show. On the show, he said it reminded him of a South Korean honeycomb toffee confection called dalgona, giving it its name â and some traction. After the show aired, the drink went viral in South Korea, and has become a staple menu item in a number of coffee shops there.
âI never expected dalgona coffee to get this popular,â Mr. Jung said in an interview conducted through direct messages on Instagram.
Then, in early March, Hannah Cho, a TikTok user, uploaded a
15-second video
of her making it for her mom, and it took off even further. (The video has been viewed more than 12 million times.) Ms. Cho credited its popularity with the fact that itâs an aesthetically pleasing, accessible drink to make at home.
Ice pops
,
matcha lattes
,
tiramisĂč
and martinis now all exist in dalgona form.
For some, however, this isnât simply a momentary trend; theyâve been making whipped coffee at home for years. In India and Pakistan, whipped coffee has long been a popular home brew, known as
phenti hui
. In Greece, the
frappé
is dalgonaâs older, frothier sibling. And, more generally, there are versions that are shaken with egg whites and served with condensed milk.
Though it might not be the most viable option for your morning routine, this whipped coffee is a pantry-friendly way to try something new when the days can seem all too repetitive. âIt takes time and patience, but itâs certainly rewarding,â Mr. Jung said.
How to Make Dalgona Coffee
Step 1:
To make one drink, combine 2 tablespoons granulated instant coffee, 1/2 tablespoon sugar and 2 tablespoons hot water in a medium bowl. (You can use up to 2 tablespoons sugar for a sweeter drink.)
Image
Credit...
Vaughn Vreeland
Step 2:
Whip, by hand or with a mixer.
Image
Credit...
Vaughn Vreeland
Step 3:
Continue mixing until the mixture turns from foamy to frothy to creamy.
Image
Credit...
Vaughn Vreeland
Step 4:
Spoon the fluffy mixture over milk in a glass filled with ice. (You could also spoon it over warm milk for a hot drink.)
Image
Credit...
Vaughn Vreeland
Step 5:
Combine and serve.
Image
Credit...
Vaughn Vreeland
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Instant coffee whipped with sugar and water and poured over milk has become an internet sensation in recent months.Credit...Vaughn Vreeland
By Vaughn Vreeland
April 16, 2020
You may have seen it on Instagram or TikTok: a creamy, two-toned coffee drink amid the posts of push-up [challenges](https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2020/4/1/21202893/instagram-challenges-coronavirus-quarantine), men growing mustaches and calls to draw a vegetable with your nose.
Known as [whipped coffee](https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021005-whipped-coffee), or [dalgona coffee](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/dalgonacoffee/), the drink is made by whipping instant coffee with sugar and water, resulting in a butterscotch-hued foam thatâs spooned over milk.
It first gained prominence in South Korea in January, after [the actor Jung Il-woo tried it in Macau for âStarsâ Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant,â](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIpvOdIsN1o) a popular television show. On the show, he said it reminded him of a South Korean honeycomb toffee confection called dalgona, giving it its name â and some traction. After the show aired, the drink went viral in South Korea, and has become a staple menu item in a number of coffee shops there.
âI never expected dalgona coffee to get this popular,â Mr. Jung said in an interview conducted through direct messages on Instagram.
Then, in early March, Hannah Cho, a TikTok user, uploaded a [15-second video](https://www.tiktok.com/@imhannahcho/video/6804149721406393605) of her making it for her mom, and it took off even further. (The video has been viewed more than 12 million times.) Ms. Cho credited its popularity with the fact that itâs an aesthetically pleasing, accessible drink to make at home.
[Ice pops](https://thefeedfeed.com/cupcakeree/dalgona-popsicles), [matcha lattes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB0xt66Is4Q), [tiramisĂč](https://www.latimes.com/recipe/dalgona-tiramisu) and martinis now all exist in dalgona form.
For some, however, this isnât simply a momentary trend; theyâve been making whipped coffee at home for years. In India and Pakistan, whipped coffee has long been a popular home brew, known as [phenti hui](https://www.indiatoday.in/trending-news/story/dalgona-coffee-is-viral-on-tiktok-in-the-west-india-has-been-making-it-for-years-1661705-2020-03-31). In Greece, the [frappĂ©](https://leitesculinaria.com/11838/recipes-greek-style-frappe.html) is dalgonaâs older, frothier sibling. And, more generally, there are versions that are shaken with egg whites and served with condensed milk.
Though it might not be the most viable option for your morning routine, this whipped coffee is a pantry-friendly way to try something new when the days can seem all too repetitive. âIt takes time and patience, but itâs certainly rewarding,â Mr. Jung said.
## How to Make Dalgona Coffee
**Step 1:** To make one drink, combine 2 tablespoons granulated instant coffee, 1/2 tablespoon sugar and 2 tablespoons hot water in a medium bowl. (You can use up to 2 tablespoons sugar for a sweeter drink.)
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**Step 2:** Whip, by hand or with a mixer.
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Credit...Vaughn Vreeland
**Step 3:** Continue mixing until the mixture turns from foamy to frothy to creamy.
Image

Credit...Vaughn Vreeland
**Step 4:** Spoon the fluffy mixture over milk in a glass filled with ice. (You could also spoon it over warm milk for a hot drink.)
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**Step 5:** Combine and serve.
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Dalgona coffee is having a moment on social media. Hereâs how you can prepare it for yourself at home.

Instant coffee whipped with sugar and water and poured over milk has become an internet sensation in recent months.Credit...Vaughn Vreeland
April 16, 2020
You may have seen it on Instagram or TikTok: a creamy, two-toned coffee drink amid the posts of push-up [challenges](https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2020/4/1/21202893/instagram-challenges-coronavirus-quarantine), men growing mustaches and calls to draw a vegetable with your nose.
Known as [whipped coffee](https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021005-whipped-coffee), or [dalgona coffee](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/dalgonacoffee/), the drink is made by whipping instant coffee with sugar and water, resulting in a butterscotch-hued foam thatâs spooned over milk.
It first gained prominence in South Korea in January, after [the actor Jung Il-woo tried it in Macau for âStarsâ Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant,â](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIpvOdIsN1o) a popular television show. On the show, he said it reminded him of a South Korean honeycomb toffee confection called dalgona, giving it its name â and some traction. After the show aired, the drink went viral in South Korea, and has become a staple menu item in a number of coffee shops there.
âI never expected dalgona coffee to get this popular,â Mr. Jung said in an interview conducted through direct messages on Instagram.
Then, in early March, Hannah Cho, a TikTok user, uploaded a [15-second video](https://www.tiktok.com/@imhannahcho/video/6804149721406393605) of her making it for her mom, and it took off even further. (The video has been viewed more than 12 million times.) Ms. Cho credited its popularity with the fact that itâs an aesthetically pleasing, accessible drink to make at home.
[Ice pops](https://thefeedfeed.com/cupcakeree/dalgona-popsicles), [matcha lattes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB0xt66Is4Q), [tiramisĂč](https://www.latimes.com/recipe/dalgona-tiramisu) and martinis now all exist in dalgona form.
For some, however, this isnât simply a momentary trend; theyâve been making whipped coffee at home for years. In India and Pakistan, whipped coffee has long been a popular home brew, known as [phenti hui](https://www.indiatoday.in/trending-news/story/dalgona-coffee-is-viral-on-tiktok-in-the-west-india-has-been-making-it-for-years-1661705-2020-03-31). In Greece, the [frappĂ©](https://leitesculinaria.com/11838/recipes-greek-style-frappe.html) is dalgonaâs older, frothier sibling. And, more generally, there are versions that are shaken with egg whites and served with condensed milk.
Though it might not be the most viable option for your morning routine, this whipped coffee is a pantry-friendly way to try something new when the days can seem all too repetitive. âIt takes time and patience, but itâs certainly rewarding,â Mr. Jung said.
## How to Make Dalgona Coffee
**Step 1:** To make one drink, combine 2 tablespoons granulated instant coffee, 1/2 tablespoon sugar and 2 tablespoons hot water in a medium bowl. (You can use up to 2 tablespoons sugar for a sweeter drink.)
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**Step 2:** Whip, by hand or with a mixer.
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**Step 3:** Continue mixing until the mixture turns from foamy to frothy to creamy.
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**Step 4:** Spoon the fluffy mixture over milk in a glass filled with ice. (You could also spoon it over warm milk for a hot drink.)
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**Step 5:** Combine and serve.
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