Peppermint Mocha Low-Acid Latte: Cozy Holiday Mocha Without the Acid Burn

Peppermint Mocha Low-Acid Latte: Cozy Holiday Mocha Without the Acid Burn

If you love a peppermint mocha but hate the acidic crash afterward… this recipe is your new holiday favorite.

The Peppermint Mocha Low-Acid Latte is rich, creamy, chocolatey, and perfectly minty — all while being gentle on your stomach thanks to Alex’s Low-Acid Coffee.

Smooth flavor, no bitterness, no acid burn.

Just holiday comfort in a mug.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup hot Alex’s Low-Acid Coffee
  • ½ cup milk of choice
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp peppermint extract (or ½ crushed candy cane)
  • Optional: sweetener, whipped cream, crushed candy cane

Instructions

1. Make the peppermint cocoa

  • Warm ½ cup milk over low heat (or in a microwave-safe mug).
  • Add cocoa powder and peppermint extract (or crushed candy cane).
  • Whisk or froth until smooth, creamy, and lightly steamy.

2. Combine with coffee

  • Pour hot Alex’s Low-Acid Coffee into your mug.
  • Slowly pour in the peppermint cocoa mixture.
  • Give it a gentle stir — it should look like a dreamy swirl of holiday chocolate.

3. Garnish

Top with whipped cream and crushed candy cane for an extra festive touch.

Final Sip

Creamy. Chocolatey. Minty.

A holiday mocha with all the flavor and none of the acid burn.

Your stomach will thank you.

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