There is nothing like a refreshing iced triple layer Bumblebee Coffee – made with cacao infused coffee (espresso) and orange juice with a frothy non-dairy topping to kick off your morning.
This easy four ingredient powerhouse beverage will not only fuel your days but is also deliciously vegan, gluten-free and made without refined sugars.
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Iced Bumblebee Coffee Drink
We know what you are thinking! Coffee and orange juice together in one cup? Really? You got to be kidding, right?
You got to trust us on this. This special iced coffee drink is fresh, bright, and bursting with deep rich chocolate flavor. When combined, this creamy citrus delight is refreshing and solves all your chocolate cravings, just like our Mexican Chocolate Cherry Smoothie.
The caffeine buzz is enough to get the juices flowing on those busy mornings or when you hit the wall during a mid-afternoon slump. If that is not enough, this frappe looks like a Bumblebee. Don’t you think? She has 3 pretty layers and is stunning beverage to serve along with our DIY Ultimate Bagel Bar Brunch. However, there is no bumble bee sting (hangover) because this drink recipe is made without alcohol. Once this drink is all stirred together into a frappe, it is light and bright but creamy and delicious. A MUST TRY!
Hidden Cacao Benefits
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Coffee and Orange Juice
Coffee or Espresso with orange juice in the morning is not a new idea by any means. A side of orange juice with your coffee in the morning has been a tried-and-true tradition, so let us combine the two for a refreshing bumble bee coffee drink.
This orange coffee recipe has been served in Vietnam for generations and it is called by many names.
- OJ Express
- Good Morning Vietnam
- Orange Coffee
- Bumblebee Coffee
- Orange Juice and Espresso
- Sunrise
- Orange Espresso
- Expresso Sunrise
However, we are kicking up this special bumblebee coffee by blending it with cacao or cocoa powder and topping it all off with a non-dairy whipped coconut milk.
Ingredients to Make OJ Sunrise
There are only 4 ingredients so make them count!
- Coffee or Espresso – We made espresso using our Nespresso machine. However, you can easily exchange with a strong brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, instant espresso or even brewed chicory coffee as desired. Surprisingly, we even take our Nespresso machine with us on road trips. Okay, we admit it, we have a HUGE addiction to espresso. If you are an espresso lover like us, you will want to give our Dairy Free Pumpkin Ice Cream Affogato a try.
- Orange Juice – we used freshly orange juice, as why not. Right? However, feel free to substitute with pre-made orange juice as desired. The sweet little mandarin oranges are good in this bumblebee coffee recipe. You can also use navel oranges or even blood oranges. Blood Oranges are bright red like in our recipe for our Blood Orange Ginger Spritz. This might be a fun idea for Halloween festivities.
- Cacao Powder – Cacao Bliss is a delicious way to get that deep dark chocolate flavor along with super foods to power your day. Although you could use regular unsweetened cocoa powder, we have been adding Cacao Bliss to our afternoon coffees and morning smoothies for an extra boost to get us through the day.
- Non-Dairy or Dairy of Choice – Almond milk, soy milk, oat milk or even whole milk all froth well. We have had less success frothing coconut milk. However, the So Delicious brand Dairy Free Organic Creamer made with Coconut Milk froths like a champ. We use the Earth ECHO Frother for great results.
Recipe Tips for Success
- Milk or non-dairy froths best when it is extra cold. Sometimes, we even put the container we are going to froth the milk or non-dairy in the freezer for a couple of minutes before frothing.
- If you do not have a frother, add your cold dairy or non-dairy of choice in a large jar with a lid. Place the lid on tightly and shake the jar until the milk is frothy and about double in volume.
- Froth or mix your cacao/cocoa powder in the coffee while still warm.
- If you must add a sweetener to your coffee, add this right after it has been brewed. Our learning guide on how to make jujube paste and Medjool date paste is a delicious way to add a natural sweetener if desired. However, we do not add any sweeteners at all. We like the natural sweetness of the orange juice only. If you normally add sugar or sweetener to your coffee, you will want to. However, if you normally drink your coffee black or just with cream, you may find that no sweeteners are required. It is a personal preference.
- Allow your coffee or espresso to cool before pouring over ice. To expedite the process, we put our espresso and cacao powder mixture in the freezer while we squeezed the orange juice and frothed our non-dairy.
- Pour your mocha coffee mixture gently over a spoon so that it stays in a separate layer from the orange juice layer.
- Gently scoop your frothed milk or non-dairy on top so that it stays in a separate layer from the mocha coffee mixture.
- Garnish the Iced Bumblebee Coffee with orange slices and a straw.
Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Hold a spoon over the glass and gently and slowly pour the coffee over the iced orange juice.
Milk or non-dairy of choice needs to be cold to achieve a good froth.
You can make an orange mocha Frappuccino by adding ice, cooled espresso cacao mixture, orange juice, non-dairy or dairy of choice and blending well until creamy and frothy.
Iced Bumblebee Coffee is Cool and refreshing with cacao and eye-opening espresso and orange juice. It’s the perfect way to get the juices flowing in the morning.
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Iced Bumblebee Coffee (Coffee and Orange Juice + VIDEO)
Equipment
- frother or large jar with lid
Ingredients
- ½ cup espresso or coffee brewed
- 1 tablespoon Cacao Bliss or unsweetened cocoa powder
- ice enough to fill glass
- ½ cup fresh orange juice freshly squeezed or store bought
- ⅓ cup almond milk or non-dairy or dairy milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon date paste or sugar alternative of choice (optional) - we did not add any!
Instructions
- The exact amount of each item will depend on the size of your glass and how much ice you use. We used a high ball glass for this recipe and filled it to the top with ice.
- Brew an espresso or coffee. If you generally like to add sugar or sugar alternative, like our date paste to your coffee, add it to taste whilst it is hot. We did not add any sweeteners. However, you may want to. It is a personal preference. The orange juice is naturally sweet.
- Add 1 tablespoon of Cacao Bliss or unsweetened cocoa powder to 3 tablespoons of brewed coffee to first make a paste. Once the paste is mixed, add the remainder of coffee, and mix well. If you have a frother, you can add all the Cacao/cocoa powder at once to all the coffee and use a frother to blend well. Set aside to cool or place in freezer to expedite the process.
- Froth your non-dairy or dairy of choice in a tall container. We used So Delicious brand Dairy Free Organic Creamer made with Coconut Milk because it froths like a champ. However, we have also made it with unsweetened almond milk, and it is also delicious. (If you do not have a frother, add your cold dairy or non-dairy of choice in a large jar with a lid. Place the lid on tightly and shake the jar until the milk is frothy and about double in volume.) Set aside.
- If using fresh oranges, squeeze the juice for orange juice. It takes about 1.5 large oranges to make ½ cup orange juice or about 4 small mandarin oranges to make ½ cup.
- Assemble: Add ice to glass. Pour orange juice over ice. Using a spoon carefully drizzle the espresso and cacao/cocoa mixture over the spoon. Go low and slow so that the layer of orange juice and coffee are distinct layers. Spoon the frothed non-dairy or dairy of choice. Garnish with an orange and a straw.
- Let everyone take their social media photos. (smiling) Then, stir well with your straw and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Milk or non-dairy froths best when it is extra cold. Sometimes, we even put the container we are going to froth the milk or non-dairy in the freezer for a couple of minutes before frothing.
- If you do not have a frother, add your cold dairy or non-dairy of choice in a large jar with a lid. Place the lid on tightly and shake the jar until the milk is frothy and about double in volume.
- Froth or mix your cacao/cocoa powder in the coffee while still warm. You can exchange Cacao Bliss for any recipe using cocoa powder and vise versa. In addition, you can use cocoa powder as an exchange for Cacao Bliss but you will be missing our on the extra healthy super foods.
- If you must add a sweetener to your coffee, add this right after it has been brewed. However, we do not add any sweeteners at all. We like the natural sweetness of the orange juice only. If you normally add sugar or sweetener to your coffee, you will want to. However, if you normally drink your coffee black or just with cream, you may find that no sweeteners are required. It is a personal preference.
- Allow your coffee or espresso to cool before pouring over ice. To expedite the process, we put our espresso and cacao powder mixture in the freezer while we squeezed the orange juice and frothed our non-dairy.
- Pour your mocha coffee mixture gently over a spoon so that it stays in a separate layer from the orange juice layer.
- Gently scoop your frothed milk or non-dairy on top so that it stays in a separate layer from the mocha coffee mixture.
- Garnish the Iced Bumblebee Coffee with orange slices and a straw.
Michelle says
What a delicious looking frappuccino! Love the layers, and it really looks like a bumblebee!
HWC Magazine says
Thanks so much Michelle. Glad you enjoyed the naming convention too. We wanted to have a little fun with this one as it is such a fun beverage to drink.
Larry says
Coffee and Chocolate? You could add feta cheese and I would drink it -- I love a mocha coffee more than any other hot or cool morning drink.
HWC Magazine says
You are too funny Larry! Mocha coffee is quite special. However, you are going to love this bumblebee coffee even more because this chocolate is guilt free.
Ian says
Chilled Coffee is so popular now, and infusing it with flavor and even fruit is very creative. I want to try this.
HWC Magazine says
Absolutely, especially on these hot and steamy days. The added citrus flavor really brightens up this coffee. It is surprisingly refreshing. Give it a go.
Ken says
Reminds me of a Black and Tan. Looks delish.
HWC Magazine says
You are right! Our Bumblebee drink does look like a pale ale and a dark Guinness beer. We were not even thinking about that. Good catch!
Ron says
Hi Bobbi, this is a can-do morning drink for me. Like many, I've tried orange and chocolate together and like it. So, why not make a bumblebee and get my dose of vitamin C and caffeine all in one shot. Thanks for the recipe...
HWC Magazine says
Thanks so much Ron and so good to hear from you. Chocolate and orange together are match made in heaven. One delicious morning shot! Stay well and take care
Hannah says
What a bold combination! I'm always a bit hesitant about fruity coffee, but I see where you're going with the bright citrus to pair with the more acidic edge of the roasted bean. I'm into it, and with a cute name like that, how could you resist? 🙂
HWC Magazine says
Thank you Hannah. You got to try this. It is surprisingly refreshing. Perfect way to enjoy a little leisurely morning brunch over the weekend. Take Care
Eha says
*laugh* This looks wonderfully; pretty Bobbi . . . but I shall have to try ere I can comment !! I must admit I love my coffee very strong, very pure and very hot !!! But shall definitely try once the weather makes it sensible and that with homemade orange juice and ordinary cocoa - have not seen your product this side of the ocean . . . meanwhile bestest with a big hug !
HWC Magazine says
Thank you Eha. We used to be purest with our espresso too but once we combined these flavors of espresso and orange juice we have been hooked. It is so refreshing and bright, a must try when Australia's summer arrives. Take care and stay well
Eha says
Just read about your anniversary so am back to send tons of love and congratulations and thanks for being there !!! I must have found you very early in the piece in Hong Kong . . . no wonder that each rime I click on to cross the Pond it feels like coming home !!!! And I would love to do that for many years to come . . .
HWC Magazine says
Awww! No thank you for being with us and all of your support throughout the years. We could not have done it without you! Can you believe it has already been 10 years? OMG how time flies when you love what you do. Every time we see your comments it brings a smile to our face, just like coming home across the pond. Stay well and take care
John / Kitchen Riffs says
Like both the name and the idea of this. Never combined coffee with OJ, but why not? And chocolate is a fun addition, as is the creamy top. Actually, there's an alcoholic beverage that contains these exact same flavors: the B-52 shot. It contains layers of coffee liqueur (for your coffee flavor), then Bailey's Irish Cream (for your chocolate and cream), then Grand Mariner. (for your orange). One of these days I need to make one of these for my blog. Until then, though, I'll drink this -- much more appealing in the mourning. 🙂
HWC Magazine says
That is so cool John! A B-52, who knew? That is a great recipe you need to get up on Kitchen Riffs. I guess maybe we can call the Bumblebee Coffee a mocktail, then. Stay well and take care
Caleb - Never Ending Journeys says
Such a unique idea - I never mix coffee and orange juice! I can see how those flavors would complement each other to create a refreshing summer beverage!
HWC Magazine says
Hi there Caleb and thank you. We know it is kind of a new idea in the States, but this combination of coffee and orange juice has been around in Vietnam for a very long time. It really is a must try- so refreshing on these hot and steamy days.
Bernice says
What a fantastic treat and yes chocolate and orange is a fabulous combination!!
Tonette Joyce says
Bobbi! I received my prize g from NuNaturals and am thrilled... I jumped right in to using them. They are marvelous! Thanks for introducing me to them.
Healthy World Cuisine says
I am so happy they arrived. Happy baking!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I've never made these things at home but it's time I joined the revolution! 🙂
Tonette Joyce says
And I follow you on Twitter...sign me up!
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I meant Google+
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