Horchata Coffee
Horchata Coffee is a refreshing beverage that blends the traditional Mexican rice-based drink, horchata, with bold, brewed coffee. It typically combines horchata (made from rice, cinnamon, and sugar) with espresso or strong coffee, often served over ice. This fusion drink is a popular modern twist found in Mexican cafés and fusion cuisine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is high in carbohydrates, primarily from the sugar in the horchata and any added sweeteners, with minimal protein or fat unless made with milk. A typical serving provides around 150-250 calories, along with some calcium from the rice milk and antioxidants from the coffee.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a creative fusion of traditional Mexican flavors with global coffee culture, highlighting how culinary traditions evolve. Nutritionally, it offers a plant-based alternative to dairy-heavy coffee drinks, though it's often high in sugar.
