In a large cup, combine the 1/3 cup boiling water, 1 tablespoon white sugar, 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder and 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder and mix until all is dissolved. (If using espresso, skip the water and just stir in the sugar and cocoa).
Add the coffee mixture,2 cups almond milk, 2 bananas and 1 cup iceto a blender.