With summer on the horizon, beverages are trending again, especially coffee beverages. Do you remember the Dalgona Coffee craze back in 2020? Now, Coconut Cloud Coffee is taking over social media.

What’s in it?

Recipes may vary, but essentially the ingredients include 3 Tbsp whipping cream, 1 tsp vanilla syrup and 2 shots of espresso – all whisked together until it doubles or triples in volume to form a frothy “cloud”. This is then poured over ice cubes and coconut water to look as if a cloud is floating on top of the drink.

Are there any benefits to drinking Coconut Cloud Coffee?

Proponents claim that coconut water is a healthier option than water because of its electrolytes. True, coconut water does contain electrolytes such as potassium and magnesium, though in small amounts especially if there is added water in the ingredients list. Note that coconut water (even unsweetened versions) contains natural sugars and some brands have added sugars. The total amount of sugars in a cup of coconut water can be up to 18 grams which is equivalent to 4.5 tsp of white sugar. And if you make Coconut Cloud Coffee, remember that there’s even more added sugars from the vanilla syrup in the recipe.

The bottom line

Think of Coconut Cloud Coffee as a treat or dessert. When made with whipping cream, it’s in the range of about 200 calories per cup. If you’re looking for electrolytes in food, try having a medium banana or ¾ cup of white beans or 2 cups of raw spinach.