This is the most popular recipe on my YouTube channel, with over 13 million views. It went viral and played a huge part in launching my career, helping me reach millions of viewers and fast-track my success. If you’re new here, this coffee is where it all began!
Why You’ll Love This Frothy Coffee Recipe
Viral success: My Dalgona coffee recipe has over 13M views on YouTube, with 6K+ comments and nearly 190K likes. It’s my most loved video of all time and the post viral and loved dalgona recipe in the world! Don’t believe me? Just read the comments on my video.
Just 3 ingredients: Instant coffee, sugar, and hot water.
Cold & refreshing: Perfect as an iced coffee or over warm milk if you prefer.
Customizable: Works with dairy-free milk, sugar alternatives, or flavored syrups.
Quick & fun: Whip it up in under 5 minutes with a hand mixer or even by hand.
Looks impressive: That silky coffee foam on top of cold milk? Instant wow factor.
What Is Dalgona Coffee Made Of?
Here are the 3 simple ingredients that create this creamy whipped coffee magic:
Instant coffee – Use a high-quality instant coffee or espresso powder. The better the coffee, the better the foam. You can’t substitute brewed coffee—it won’t whip.
Sugar – White sugar works best, but brown sugar, coconut sugar, and even raw sugar can also be used. Sugar helps stabilize the foam.
Hot water – Just-boiled water is ideal to quickly dissolve the coffee and sugar before whipping.
Milk (for serving) – Any milk works: dairy, almond, oat, soy, or coconut. Serve it cold over ice or warm for a cozy version.
What Is Dalgona Coffee?
Dalgona coffee, also known as Korean whipped coffee, is a frothy drink made by whipping together equal parts instant coffee, sugar, and hot water. It became wildly popular during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown thanks to TikTok and Instagram. The name comes from a Korean honeycomb toffee candy called “dalgona,” due to the drink’s similar taste and appearance.
One Coffee – Many Names
This viral sensation goes by many names around the world. Here are just a few:
Dalgona Coffee – Originating from South Korea, this is the most recognized name.
Whipped Coffee – Because of its light, whipped texture.
Frothy Coffee – A term used often on TikTok to describe that airy foam.
TikTok Coffee – Thanks to the viral #dalgonacoffeechallenge.
Greek Frappe – Similar concept, made with instant coffee and shaken instead of whipped.
Quarantine Coffee – It became a global trend during the 2020 lockdowns as everyone experimented at home.