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Greek Iced Coffee Or Frappe

A Greek Iced Coffee is a summer staple. It’s the easiest Frappe to make at home, you don’t even need a blender or a coffee machine!
Published November 26, 2021
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Jennie Backteman
Coffee experts@The Coffee Lab
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What is an Iced Frappe?

An iced frappe sounds like something complicated but actually, the answer to what's an iced frappe is surprisingly simple. An iced frappe is a coffee drink made with coffee and milk, either poured over or blended with ice, instead of made with warm milk or hot water.


You can add different flavors and sweeteners to an iced frappe recipe to recreate your coffee house favorites or try something new, but the basic recipe is typically strong coffee or espresso with milk and ice.

Some frappes, especially those made in popular coffee houses are cream-based instead of coffee. They are made using milk or cream, and different syrups or fruits, without the addition of espresso.


What’s a Greek Iced Coffee?

In Greece, there are two different kinds of iced coffee. The first, the frappe, is made using milk or cream, for a thick, frothy drink. It’s not typically flavored but can be sweetened with sugar.


Then there’s the Freddo, which is a double espresso blended or shaken with ice. The Freddo is often used as a base for an iced cappuccino and is popular with people that like their coffee strong.


Unlike coffee house frappes, which are typically made using a shot of espresso, a Greek Iced Frappe is usually made with instant coffee powder or granules for a super easy drink.


In Greece, these chilled coffees are enjoyed all year round as a diet staple. The recipe is as simple as possible and can be made without any machines or equipment, giving absolutely everyone a chance to enjoy them as much as possible.

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Jennie Backteman

I´m a ultramarathon runner, landscape designer and a coffee lover.

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