A Café mocha is a variant of a cafe latte . Like a latte it is typically one third espresso and two thirds steamed milk , but a portion of chocolate is added, typically in the form of sweet cocoa powder , although many varieties use chocolate syrup . Mochas can contain dark or milk chocolate.

Unlike cappuccino , cafe mochas do not contain the well-known milk froth on top. They usually have whipped cream and a dusting of either cinnamon or cocoa powder. Marshmallows may also be added on top for flavor and decoration.

A variant is white café mocha, made with white chocolate instead of milk or dark. There are also variants of the drink that mix the two syrups; these are sometimes referred to as " Zebras ", also, more comically referred to as "Tuxedo Mocha".

A term moccaccino is used in some regions of Europe and the Middle East to describe Café Latte with cocoa or chocolate. In the U.S. it usually refers to a cappuccino made with chocolate.

Café mocha takes its name from the Red Sea coastal town of Mocha, Yemen , which as far back as the fifteenth century was a dominant exporter of coffee, especially to areas around the Arabian Peninsula.