Caffè mocha in the context of Mocha, Yemen


The city of Mokha, located on the Red Sea coast of Yemen, historically served as the primary port for coffee exports, and its name became synonymous with a specific variety of coffee known as Mocha coffee, influencing its widespread recognition and trade.

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⭐ Core Definition: Caffè mocha

A caffè mocha (/ˈmɒkə/ MOK or /ˈmkə/ MOH-kə), also called mocaccino (Italian: [mokatˈtʃiːno]), is a chocolate-flavoured variant of caffè latte, commonly served warm or hot in a glass rather than a mug. Other commonly used spellings are mochaccino and also mochachino. The name is derived from the city of Mokha in Yemen, which was one of the centres of early coffee trade. The name is sometimes shortened to just mocha.

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HINT: Mokha was a central hub for coffee trade, and the name 'Mocha coffee' was derived directly from the city, establishing a lasting connection between the location and the beverage.

👉 Caffè mocha in the context of Mocha, Yemen

Mokha (Arabic: المُخا, romanizedal-Mukhā), also spelled Mocha, or Mukha, is a port city on the Red Sea coast of Yemen. Until Aden and al Hudaydah eclipsed it in the 19th century, Mokha was the principal port for Yemen's capital, Sanaa. Long known for its coffee trade, the city gave its name to Mocha coffee.

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