A Vegan Orange Mocha Recipe

Mocha is a combination of coffee and chocolate. This Vegan Orange Mocha Drink (The First Mess) therefore kind of tastes a bit like drinking a hot liquid Terry’s chocolate orange.

Made with warm spices (ginger, cinnamon) and sweetened with Canadian maple syrup, this is a real winter warmer. If you’re feeling wicked, you could even add a splash of your favourite orange liqueur.

NHS says that it’s best to avoid caffeine for pregnancy/nursing (or no more than 2 cups of weak tea daily – or 1 cup of mild coffee or cola). Also avoid caffeine for certain medical conditions. Or use organic decaff coffee (and leave off chocolate toppings).

Use a sink drainer to catch coffee grounds, then bin (caffeine may affect compost creatures). Same with tea leaves.