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Greek frappé · frothy iced coffee
Instant coffee shaken into a thick foam, topped up with cold water and ice. A simple Greek café-style drink, with sugar and milk adjusted to your taste.
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A NOTE FROM THE KITCHEN
Start with instant coffee and a little water.
This is the shaken instant-coffee frappé familiar in Greece, not a blended ice-cream drink. A handheld milk frother or a clean screw-top jar works well. Milk is optional; use less topping-up water if adding it.
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Greek frappé · frothy iced coffee
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BEHIND THE DISH · Greek café culture
Greek frappé · frothy iced coffeeBeyond the plate.
A spoonful of instant coffee becomes a tall cold drink with a surprisingly generous head of foam.
ORIGINS & EVOLUTION
A Greek use of the word frappé.
Greek frappé is made by frothing instant coffee with a small amount of water, then adding ice and more liquid. It differs from the ice-cream-based or blender drinks that carry similar names elsewhere.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
Coffee as a pause in the day.
Coffee drinking has a strong social place in Greece. A frappé suits an unhurried conversation, and its sweetness and milk are usually adjusted to the drinker’s preference.
AT THE TABLE
A frother or a jar.
Our version needs no espresso machine. A handheld frother is convenient, while a securely closed jar makes the same basic foam by shaking. Add the larger amount of water only after the initial froth develops.
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