Are you stuck in a caffeinated beverage rut and desire a variety-packed coffee menu? Fear not, TikTok's got your back. Numerous unique and creative recipes have been shared on this social platform, with coffee being the prime innovator. Instagram's coffee related posts outpace those related to chicken, hinting at the inventive ideas floating in the digital world about making your perfect morning brew.

Among these colossal number of recipes, few emerge as clear winners, and become the crowd's favourite. Trending so much that people are hurriedly recreating these drinks at home or rushing to cafes to enjoy a taste. The new exciting addition to the lineup is the fantastic blend known as 'cloud coffee.'

Exploring the latest coffee trend, however, requires acknowledging its distinct variability. Unlike other more formulaic drinks, cloud coffee tends to differ subtly in how individual's craft it. Despite minor variations, the trending concoction typically includes three essential elements: espresso, coconut water and a creamer of your choice.

The simple method to prepare Cloud Coffee involves pouring coconut water over ice. Next, with a milk frother whisk freshly brewed espresso and your preferred creamer, and then pour this frothy mix over the cold coconut water.

Although, depending on preferences, some coffee enthusiasts might refrain from whisking the espresso and creamer and pour them directly into the glass. Alternatively, they might drizzle frothy coffee into the cup first before adding ice and coconut water. Flavor enhancers like maple or vanilla syrup might also be added.

This new coffee trend rings a familiar tune to two previously viral beverages, namely Dalgona Coffee and Coconut Water Americano. Dalgona coffee acquired immense fame during the early stage of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. However, the presence of instant coffee and the absence of coconut water in traditional Dalgona distinct it from our current beloved cloud coffee trend. Cloud Coffee also relates to the viral Coconut Water Americano, yet with its added step of milk frothing, creating a cloudy texture.

The origin of the name 'cloud coffee' can likely be traced back to two sources: the soft cloud-like texture that the frothed coffee and milk create and the floating effect produced by the dairy add-in as it slowly descends into the iced beverage below it.

To recreate this internet-famous drink at home, all you require is a single-serve espresso machine and a milk frother. Once you've poured the coconut water over ice, brew your espresso and froth it well in a separate container. Add this frothy mixture over the coconut water.

No worries if you don't have the luxury of owning a milk frother or an espresso machine, you can still enjoy this refreshing summer drink. A moka pot is a great alternative for brewing concentrated coffee, or you can buy a readymade cold brew concentrate from the grocery store. With some coffee and milk in a mason jar or any sealable container, just shake until foam starts appearing. Now pour the foamy coffee over your iced coconut water, and voila! Savour your very own vibrant, cloud-like coffee.