Move over Millennial Pink, there’s a new star in town, and it’s brewed to perfection. Meet Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse—a rich, velvety brown that’s basically a love letter to chocolate, coffee, and cozy vibes. This delectable hue has already taken over fashion, beauty, and now (drumroll, please)… your coffee cup. Yes, Mocha Mousse isn’t just a color — it’s a mood, a flavor, and quite frankly, an aesthetic.

We couldn’t resist jumping on this trend, especially since it feels like Pantone called us directly for inspiration (we see you, Pantone). As coffee people, we live for the smooth, chocolatey richness that Mocha Mousse embodies. So, naturally, we had to take it one step further — we’re making it drinkable.

Mocha Mousse Meets the Mug

If a color could taste like something, Mocha Mousse would be a decadent, creamy, chocolate-kissed espresso dream. And since we love to turn inspiration into action, here’s a recipe to bring this color to life in your own cup. Introducing the Mocha Mousse Espresso Drink — smooth, rich, and topped with a mousse-like froth that would make a barista shed a tear of joy.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots of Coffee Hound Coffee Co. Italian espresso roast (because obviously)
• 1/2 cup milk (whole, oat, or almond — you do you)
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or chocolate sauce (we like it bold)
• 1 teaspoon sugar or sweetener of choice
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (because you deserve a little luxury)
• Whipped cream (for that “mousse moment” on top)
• A dusting of cocoa powder or shaved chocolate for garnish (because presentation matters)

Pantone’s Mocha Mousse Isn’t Just a Color — It’s a Must-Sip Moment”

Here’s the fun part — Pantone doesn’t just pick colors for the heck of it. They tap into the emotions and aesthetics people are craving. Mocha Mousse = warmth, comfort, and connection. Sound familiar? That’s pretty much everything Coffee Hound Coffee Co. stands for. We love that this color is showing up in fashion, nail art (hello, mocha nails), and even home decor. It’s the cozy upgrade we all need.

If you’re thinking, “This sounds like the kind of gift I want to give (and get) this holiday season,” then you’re absolutely right. Our Advent Coffee Gift Box is a perfect match for this trend. It’s like giving the gift of Mocha Mousse vibes every day for 12 days straight. Who wouldn’t want that?

If this recipe inspired you, tag us with your mocha mousse creation. We want to see the swirls, the whipped cream peaks, and the chocolate-dusted magic you create. Bonus points if you match your nails to the drink.

Wander. Explore. Caffeinate. (and sip on something trendy while you’re at it).