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mocha

mocha

1 3.2
A dark coffee with a rich taste made from beans originally grown in Yemen
  • noun
  • /ˈmoʊkə/
  • Archaic
translation icon : café moka
  • Mother had found fresh mocha java beans at the Red and White, and my delight at her purchase of two pounds of my favorite coffee reflected.
  • Arabian mocha
  • mocha-java blend

And so when Europeans were first enjoying coffee, they knew it as a mocha or mocha coffee.

Examples

  • And so when Europeans were first enjoying coffee, they knew it as a mocha or mocha coffee.

    Harvard University

  • She ordered a mocha to enjoy with her breakfast, appreciating the blend of coffee and chocolate.

  • -A mocha java something?

    Last Chance Charlene (2022)

  • Here's your decaf mocha, Jenna.

    BASEketball (1998)

  • The mocha from Jacqmotte.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • Having a bitter mocha (with orange and cinnamon) waiting for the streetcar.

    Blog text (18)

  • After a long day, I enjoyed a cup of mocha at my favorite café, savoring its rich flavor and aroma.

  • During our trip to the coffee shop, I tried a delicious mocha that reminded me of my time in Arabia.

Synonyms

coffee
vsmocha
∞ 1.0

A hot drink made by brewing roasted, ground beans with water

is a darker, superior brew made specifically from Arabian-grown beans
mocha coffee
vsmocha
  • Archaic
3.4

A dark, strong coffee made from beans grown in Yemen

is produced broadly from Arabian-grown beans rather than only one port

Compounds

mocha coffee
  • Archaic
3.4

A dark, strong coffee made from beans grown in Yemen

How Rich

espresso
88 3.2
mocha
  • Archaic
1 3.2

Surface Forms

mocha singular
mochas plural

Etymology

Mocha originally named a strong, dark coffee sent from the Yemeni port Mocha, known for its rich, bold beans. So mocha can mean a superior, dark 'coffee' with a full aroma.