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Brainstorm Iced Mocha
your morning coffee, but make it functional.
Brainstorm Iced Mocha
Ingredients
(makes 1 drink)
- 1 square alice Brainstorm chocolate
- 1–2 shots freshly brewed espresso, hot
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 cups milk or milk alternative of your choice (see options below)
- Handful of ice cubes
- Optional but spiritually necessary: a croissant
Instructions
- Drop the Brainstorm square into the bottom of your favorite glass — tall glass preferred for maximum aesthetic satisfaction.
- Pour your hot espresso directly over the chocolate square. The heat does the work here — let it melt the chocolate completely before moving on. Give it a gentle stir if needed until smooth and combined.
- Add your ice to the espresso-chocolate mixture. The glass will go from steaming to cold instantly — this is a good thing.
- Froth your milk — add the cocoa powder to your milk of choice and froth together using a handheld frother, steam wand, or even a jar with a lid (shake vigorously for 30 seconds). You want the cocoa fully incorporated so you don't get dry powder floating on top.
- Pour the frothed cocoa milk slowly over the espresso and ice. Watch the layers form. Take a photo if you must — we understand.
- Stir, sip, and enjoy with your favorite breakfast treat. The day begins now.
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? Use a moka pot, strong cold brew concentrate (2–3 tbsp over the chocolate), or a double-strength French press. The key is using hot coffee to melt the chocolate square fully.
No frother? Shake your milk + cocoa powder in a sealed jar for 30 seconds, or whisk vigorously in a small bowl before pouring.
Tips & Upgrades ✨
- Make it a mocha latte — use steamed milk instead of frothed for a creamier, less airy texture. Basically a functional mushroom chocolate mocha latte. Say that five times fast.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne to the cocoa powder before frothing — the spice plays incredibly well with the dark chocolate and espresso.
- Sweetener options — a small drizzle of honey, maple syrup, or a pump of vanilla syrup stirred into the warm espresso-chocolate base will make this feel very much like a café drink.
- Make it a cold brew mocha — if hot espresso isn't your thing, use cold brew concentrate over the chocolate square. You'll need to stir more vigorously to melt it, but the smoother, less acidic coffee flavor is worth it.
- Double the Brainstorm — one square is the recommended daily serving, but if you're about to attempt something heroic, you know where the tin is.
- The croissant pairing isn't just aesthetic — the buttery, flaky layers against the rich mocha is genuinely one of life's better decisions. Highly endorsed by the alice team and general common sense.
Your morning coffee just got a serious upgrade.
This isn't just an iced mocha — it's a functional morning ritual disguised as a ridiculously delicious drink. The trick is dropping a square of alice Brainstorm chocolate into the bottom of your glass before the espresso hits. The hot coffee melts the chocolate instantly, creating a rich, concentrated mocha base that tastes like you spent twenty minutes making it (you didn't — you spent two). Frothing your milk with a tablespoon of cocoa powder adds a second layer of chocolate depth that takes the whole thing from "good coffee drink" to "why have I been making plain lattes all these years." Add ice, pour, and marvel at the layers. It's giving café energy from your own kitchen.
But here's what makes this mocha actually do something.
Brainstorm is alice's bestselling functional mushroom chocolate, formulated specifically for productivity and energy — and it's the kind of productivity that doesn't come with a crash. Each square contains lion's mane mushroom (shown to support memory, cognition, and neuroplasticity — literal brain food*), cordyceps (for higher energy and increased vitality via improved blood oxygen levels*), guarana (a caffeinated Brazilian berry that hits the bloodstream quickly for smooth, sustained energy*), and phosphatidylserine (a fatty acid that improves alertness, reaction time, and thinking speed throughout the day*). Combined with the natural caffeine in your espresso, this is a morning drink that works — not just wakes you up.
A few notes to make it perfectly every time.
The most important step is making sure the Brainstorm square is fully melted into the espresso before you add the ice. If there are any unmelted bits floating around, give it an extra 30 seconds of stirring — the chocolate needs to be completely incorporated for the mocha base to taste cohesive rather than just chocolatey coffee with a square in it. When it comes to milk, oat milk is the uncontested winner here: it froths beautifully, has a natural sweetness that complements dark chocolate, and creates that perfect latte-style pour. For the cocoa powder, go unsweetened — the Brainstorm chocolate provides all the sweetness you need, and unsweetened cocoa gives you a deeper, more complex chocolate flavor.
Make it yours — and make it a ritual.
The beauty of this recipe is how endlessly customizable it is. A pinch of cinnamon or cayenne in the cocoa froth adds warmth and a little drama. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup stirred into the warm base makes it café-sweet without being cloying. Swap espresso for cold brew concentrate on mornings when you want something smoother and less acidic. Try it with cashew milk for an ultra-creamy texture you didn't know you needed. However you build it, the Brainstorm square at the base is what makes it more than just a coffee — it's a productive, intentional start to your day. The croissant on the side is, of course, entirely optional. But also completely mandatory.
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.