Costa Mocha Cooler

Mythica · 11-03-2014, 16:30

Anyone have any idea how to make these?

I've just made one and while it taste similar, it seems to have separated, drink on the bottom and ice blend on the top.

I used ice, semi skimmed milk, sugar, drinking chocolate and an espresso shot.

Simon_More · 11-03-2014, 17:56

I tried to make these type of drinks but could not get them sweet enough! I did see some powder mix at Bookers last year but did not get it as it was £20. I wish I did now. I asked a guy who came in my chippy in a costa uniform he said that it was the powder that added most flavour and sweetness. They just added milk or coffee and ice to make it cold.

Mythica · 12-03-2014, 11:45

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Originally Posted by Simon_More

I tried to make these type of drinks but could not get them sweet enough! I did see some powder mix at Bookers last year but did not get it as it was £20. I wish I did now. I asked a guy who came in my chippy in a costa uniform he said that it was the powder that added most flavour and sweetness. They just added milk or coffee and ice to make it cold.

The mix I done was fine taste wise. It just separated. Anyone got any ideas how to stop this?

epicurian · 12-03-2014, 12:34

You need an emulsifier. Xanthan gum will do the trick. http://www.dovesfarm.co.uk/gluten-fr...s/xanthan-gum/

Sainsburys has it.

Mythica · 12-03-2014, 12:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by epicurian

You need an emulsifier. Xanthan gum will do the trick. http://www.dovesfarm.co.uk/gluten-fr...s/xanthan-gum/

Sainsburys has it.

Cheers. So where in the process at Costa would they add this?

I've watched them make them and they get a shot of espresso, milk/cream? Ice and chocolate syrup/powder and blend them together.

I did ask what chocolate they used and one women said powder because the syrup separates the drink, but I've just had one made with syrup and it was fine.

epicurian · 12-03-2014, 13:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mythica

Cheers. So where in the process at Costa would they add this?

I've watched them make them and they get a shot of espresso, milk/cream? Ice and chocolate syrup/powder and blend them together.

I did ask what chocolate they used and one women said powder because the syrup separates the drink, but I've just had one made with syrup and it was fine.

I imagine the xanthan gum will be in the chocolate powder.

If you do get it, you only need a pinch to get a good consistency.

Mythica · 12-03-2014, 13:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by epicurian

I imagine the xanthan gum will be in the chocolate powder.

If you do get it, you only need a pinch to get a good consistency.

Ok thanks. I did buy cadbury drinking chocolate, guess it's not in there.

epicurian · 12-03-2014, 13:18

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Originally Posted by Mythica

Ok thanks. I did buy cadbury drinking chocolate, guess it's not in there.

It doesn't look like it. Costa and the like will have their mixes formulated especially for them.... but if you didn't want to buy the xanthan gum especially, you could look at the instant drinking chocolates. They'll probably have some sort of thickener in them.

Mythica · 12-03-2014, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by epicurian

It doesn't look like it. Costa and the like will have their mixes formulated especially for them.... but if you didn't want to buy the xanthan gum especially, you could look at the instant drinking chocolates. They'll probably have some sort of thickener in them.

I'll give it a try. Funnily enough we have some in but didn't think it would work properly with it being instant.

11-03-2014, 16:30	#1
Mythica Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,697	Costa Mocha Cooler Anyone have any idea how to make these? I've just made one and while it taste similar, it seems to have separated, drink on the bottom and ice blend on the top. I used ice, semi skimmed milk, sugar, drinking chocolate and an espresso shot.

11-03-2014, 17:56	#2
Simon_More Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sheffield Posts: 427	I tried to make these type of drinks but could not get them sweet enough! I did see some powder mix at Bookers last year but did not get it as it was £20. I wish I did now. I asked a guy who came in my chippy in a costa uniform he said that it was the powder that added most flavour and sweetness. They just added milk or coffee and ice to make it cold.

12-03-2014, 11:45	#3
Mythica Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,697	Quote: Originally Posted by Simon_More I tried to make these type of drinks but could not get them sweet enough! I did see some powder mix at Bookers last year but did not get it as it was £20. I wish I did now. I asked a guy who came in my chippy in a costa uniform he said that it was the powder that added most flavour and sweetness. They just added milk or coffee and ice to make it cold. The mix I done was fine taste wise. It just separated. Anyone got any ideas how to stop this?

12-03-2014, 12:34	#4
epicurian Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15,890	You need an emulsifier. Xanthan gum will do the trick. http://www.dovesfarm.co.uk/gluten-fr...s/xanthan-gum/ Sainsburys has it.

12-03-2014, 12:51	#5
Mythica Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,697	Quote: Originally Posted by epicurian You need an emulsifier. Xanthan gum will do the trick. http://www.dovesfarm.co.uk/gluten-fr...s/xanthan-gum/ Sainsburys has it. Cheers. So where in the process at Costa would they add this? I've watched them make them and they get a shot of espresso, milk/cream? Ice and chocolate syrup/powder and blend them together. I did ask what chocolate they used and one women said powder because the syrup separates the drink, but I've just had one made with syrup and it was fine.

12-03-2014, 13:06	#6
epicurian Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15,890	Quote: Originally Posted by Mythica Cheers. So where in the process at Costa would they add this? I've watched them make them and they get a shot of espresso, milk/cream? Ice and chocolate syrup/powder and blend them together. I did ask what chocolate they used and one women said powder because the syrup separates the drink, but I've just had one made with syrup and it was fine. I imagine the xanthan gum will be in the chocolate powder. If you do get it, you only need a pinch to get a good consistency.

12-03-2014, 13:09	#7
Mythica Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,697	Quote: Originally Posted by epicurian I imagine the xanthan gum will be in the chocolate powder. If you do get it, you only need a pinch to get a good consistency. Ok thanks. I did buy cadbury drinking chocolate, guess it's not in there.

12-03-2014, 13:18	#8
epicurian Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15,890	Quote: Originally Posted by Mythica Ok thanks. I did buy cadbury drinking chocolate, guess it's not in there. It doesn't look like it. Costa and the like will have their mixes formulated especially for them.... but if you didn't want to buy the xanthan gum especially, you could look at the instant drinking chocolates. They'll probably have some sort of thickener in them.

12-03-2014, 13:41	#9
Mythica Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,697	Quote: Originally Posted by epicurian It doesn't look like it. Costa and the like will have their mixes formulated especially for them.... but if you didn't want to buy the xanthan gum especially, you could look at the instant drinking chocolates. They'll probably have some sort of thickener in them. I'll give it a try. Funnily enough we have some in but didn't think it would work properly with it being instant.

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