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Brain Buzz Mocha
two shots. one square. zero afternoon slumps
Brain Buzz Mocha
Ingredients
(makes 1 drink)
- 1 square alice Brainstorm chocolate, divided
- 2 shots freshly pulled espresso, hot
- 1 tbsp mocha powder
- ¼ cup milk or milk alternative of your choice (see options below)
- Handheld frother
Instructions
- Start with the chocolate — add half of your Brainstorm square to the bottom of your favorite mug.
- Pull your espresso — brew two shots directly into the mug over the chocolate. The heat will begin melting it immediately. Give it a quick stir to fully incorporate.
- Add the mocha powder — spoon the mocha powder into the mug and use your handheld frother to blend everything together until smooth and fully combined.
- Froth your milk — froth your milk or milk alternative of choice until light and foamy.
- Pour the frothed milk into the mug over the espresso-mocha base. Let the layers settle for a moment.
- The finishing touch — use a fine grater or sharp knife to shave the remaining half square of Brainstorm chocolate over the top. Watch it land on the foam like the delicious garnish it is.
- Sip, buzz, conquer the day. ⚡
Milk Options
- Whole milk: Rich and creamy — the most classic mocha pairing
- Oat milk: Naturally sweet, froths beautifully, crowd favorite
- Almond milk: Light and nutty — use a barista blend for best froth
- Soy milk: High protein = excellent foam, neutral flavor
- Cashew milk: Ultra creamy and mild — makes this feel very indulgent
- Coconut milk (carton): Slightly sweet and tropical — pairs surprisingly well with mocha
No espresso machine? Strong moka pot coffee or 2–3 tbsp cold brew concentrate warmed slightly both work great. The key is using hot liquid to fully melt the Brainstorm chocolate in step 2.
No frother? Shake your milk vigorously in a sealed jar for 30 seconds, or whisk briskly in a small bowl before pouring.
Substitutes & Swaps
- Mocha powder: 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder + ½ tsp sugar / hot chocolate mix
- Milk / alternative: Any of the options above — barista blends froth best
- alice Brainstorm: Any alice chocolate square works as the base — each brings its own functional benefit
Tips & Upgrades ✨
- Shave don't skip — the shaved Brainstorm on top isn't just pretty (though it really is). As it slowly melts into the foam, it adds little pockets of rich chocolate flavor with every sip. Don't skip it.
- Sweeten to taste — mocha powder varies a lot in sweetness. Taste after frothing and add a drizzle of maple syrup, honey, or a pump of vanilla syrup if you want it a little sweeter.
- Make it iced — pull your espresso over the chocolate as usual, stir until melted, then pour over a glass full of ice before adding cold frothed milk. The shaved chocolate on top still works beautifully.
- Add a pinch of cayenne or cinnamon to the mocha powder before frothing — the warmth plays incredibly well with dark chocolate and espresso.
- Double shot, double focus — two shots is already a serious morning, but if you're heading into a deep work session, this drink has your back. The Brainstorm chocolate is doing heavy lifting alongside the caffeine.*
- Use a wide, shallow mug — more surface area = more room for the shaved chocolate to land and more foam to show off. Priorities.
The mocha that actually does something.
This isn't your average coffee shop mocha — it's a two-shot, chocolate-layered, functionally upgraded morning drink that takes about three minutes to make and hits like it took twenty. The trick is building the drink in layers: a half square of alice Brainstorm melted into hot espresso as the base, mocha powder frothed in for depth, and then frothed milk poured over the top. The finishing move — shaving the remaining half square of Brainstorm directly onto the foam — is part aesthetic flex, part flavor upgrade, as the thin curls of dark chocolate slowly melt into every sip. It's the kind of drink that makes you feel like you have your life together, even before you've technically started the day.
Why Brainstorm belongs in your morning coffee.
alice Brainstorm is alice's bestselling functional mushroom chocolate, designed specifically for focus and sustained energy — and it's the kind that actually works.* Each square contains lion's mane mushroom, shown to support memory, cognition, and neuroplasticity,* cordyceps for higher energy and increased vitality via improved blood oxygen levels,* guarana for smooth, fast-acting caffeinated energy,* and phosphatidylserine, a fatty acid that improves alertness, reaction time, and thinking speed throughout the day.* Paired with two shots of espresso, this mocha isn't just a coffee drink — it's a focused, intentional start to your morning. The chocolate shavings on top are just a bonus.
Getting it right every time.
A couple of things make a real difference here. First, make sure the Brainstorm chocolate is fully melted into the espresso before you add anything else — any unmelted bits will create an uneven base that doesn't blend as smoothly with the mocha powder. Stir it until it's completely incorporated. Second, mocha powder varies a lot between brands: some are sweetened, some are straight cocoa. Taste after frothing and adjust sweetness accordingly with a small drizzle of maple syrup or honey if needed. And when it comes to frothing your milk, oat milk or a barista-blend almond milk will give you the best foam — light, stable, and the perfect landing pad for those Brainstorm chocolate shavings.
Make it yours — make it a morning ritual.
Once you've made this once, plain espresso is going to feel like a missed opportunity. The iced version is just as good — pull the espresso over the chocolate, stir until melted, pour over ice, top with cold frothed milk and shaved chocolate. Add a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne to the mocha powder for a spiced version that's genuinely exceptional. Swap in a different alice chocolate square depending on what your day calls for — the functional benefits shift with each formula, but the drink is always delicious.* However you build it, this is a mocha worth waking up for
Disclaimer: This blog contains promotional content about our products. The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This content is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your wellness routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
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Brainstorm contains fairly traded organic dark chocolate, organic Lion’s Mane and organic Cordyceps from 100% fruiting body mushrooms, guarana and phosphatidylserine. Each square contains 66mg of natural caffeine which is equivalent to ⅔ cup of coffee.
Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and OU-D kosher certified.
Other ingredients: organic semi-sweet 72% dark chocolate (organic unsweetened chocolate, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter), coconut oil, cocoa butter
Allergens: Coconut, Soy
Processed on shared equipment and may contain peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, or soy.
Each bite of Brainstorm is formulated to boost cognitive function while also delivering an immediate boost to productivity and energy levels.
The long term benefits come from our functional mushrooms. Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps are felt over time — not instantly. When incorporated into a daily routine, the mushrooms’ nutrients compound in your body and become more effective (and noticeable) with sustained use.
Cordyceps works to boost blood oxygen levels to increase full body stamina, vitality, and energy. Lion’s Mane directly stimulates the nerve growth factor to improve memory, cognition, neuroplasticity, and brain health.
We also know that nothing beats instant gratification. That’s why we’ve added Guarana and Phosphaditylserine to our formula. Guarana is a caffeinated Brazilian berry that provides a smooth flow of energy, and Phosphaditylserine is a fatty acid that improves alertness, reaction time, thinking speed, and productivity throughout the day. Each square contains 66mg of natural caffeine which is equivalent to ⅔ cup of coffee.
The result: an indulgent daily routine that’s good for you and only gets better with time.
What to expect:
- In 30 minutes, feel productive and energized
- In 30 days, notice daily flow states, sustained energy and mental clarity
- After 3 months, enjoy memory support, brain health, and daily energy
One square suits most.
Enjoy one dose of Brainstorm when you’re in need of a clean boost of energy. Those looking for a stronger, more prolonged sensation may enjoy a double dose.
With daily use, Brainstorm supports neural connections in your brain for better productivity over time.
We exclusively use organic, fruiting body Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps mushrooms that are hand-harvested when their medicinal compounds are at peak concentration. Our mushrooms are dried in the sun to soak up Vitamin D before undergoing a pure, starch-free extraction process.
All ingredients are third-party lab tested for safety and stability, and mushrooms are third-party lab tested for potency.