Greek frappe is a frothy iced coffee drink that only takes a minute to make and no special tools are needed! Plus, you only need 3 ingredients. For a sweeter and richer coffee, add sugar or milk.
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This post includes pro tips and useful information on how to make a Greek frappe. The recipe card is located at the bottom of this post.
What is a frappe?
It is Greek iced coffee made with instant coffee.
There are 3 types of Greek Frappe, depending on how sweet you like your coffee.
Plain (skétos)– no sugar
Medium (métrios)– two teaspoons of sugar
Sweet (glykós)– four teaspoons of sugar
The sugar should be added to shaker altogether with coffee and water so it can dissolve when shaking.
Those of you who prefer coffee with milk, can top the frothed coffee partially with milk and partially with water.
During our trip to Santorini last year, we enjoyed drinking this coffee a lot. It was so refreshing – exactly what you needed on a hot summer day.
We also lovedGreek Salad, kebab and Koftas for lunch.
What Greek foods do you like? Let me know in the comments section!
How many calories in Greek frappe?
This basic recipe contains only 7 calories.
Adding sugar and (or) milk will increase the calorie count. The number will depend on how much of each you would use.
This frappe coffee recipe is for 1 person and uses 2 teaspoons of instant coffee. If you like your coffee extra strong, add 1 more teaspoon. If you would like to make a larger size – simply double the recipe.
What do you need to make frappe coffee
There is a special frother that can be used to create the foamy consistency, but it is not required.
In fact, a co*cktail shaker is widely used.
If you don’t have any of the above mentioned, use anything you have on hand – a jar (with a lid) a wide neck bottle (that you can close so it will act as a shaker).
I have been using a thermos to make our frappe and you can do so too!
What coffee to use for traditional Greek frappe?
You will need instant coffee to make this iced coffee. The best choice is Nescafe that also has a sign frappe on its packaging, so you can’t confuse it with something else. They also have a decaf version, if needed.
Now that being said, you can make it with any instant pot coffee you like or have on hand. That’s what we do too!
For basic Greek Frappe: In a shaker (see note 4), combine coffee with ¼ cup of water. Close well and shake well for about 15-20 seconds.
Put ice in a tall glass and pour the frothed coffee over. Top with the rest of the water.
For Greek Frappe with milk and (or) sugar:
In a shaker, combine coffee, sugar (2 teaspoons or as much as you like) with ¼ cup of water. Close well and shake well. You might need to shake more as it takes some time for the sugar to dissolve.
Put ice in a tall glass and pour the frothed coffee over. Top with part water and part milk (the ratio is completely up to you – I recommend ½ cup water and ¼ cup milk).
Serve right away!
Notes
If you can, look for Nescafé brand – they have special Frappe coffee. If your store does not carry this brand, just use any instant coffee.
For best results, use bottled water. You might also use less water, depending on how strong you like your coffee.
For best results, use large ice cubes. They don’t melt fast and won’t dilute your coffee too quickly. If you use small ice cubes, I would suggest you top the coffee with less water so.
Instead of a shaker, wide-neck bottle, a jar or thermos can be used.
This recipe will fill one 10-ounce/300-milliliter glass.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Greek Frappe Recipe
Nutrition Facts
Greek Frappe
Amount per Serving
Calories
7
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Sodium
13
mg
1
%
Potassium
71
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
A frappé coffee, cold coffee, Greek frappé, or just frappé (Greek: φραπέ, frapé, [fraˈpe]) is a Greek iced coffee drink generally made from spray-dried instant coffee, water, sugar, and milk. The word is often written frappe (without an accent).
But is there a real difference between frappé coffee and Greek frappé? Yes, because the original Greek recipe uses instant coffee, whereas in the rest of the world, frappés are made from any type of coffee. Regardless, the method remains the same: the coffee is shaken with ice cubes.
Using a ratio of 1 to 4 you add one cup of coarse ground coffee to a bowl, mix it with four cups of cold water, cover it, and let it infuse in the fridge overnight. The next day, strain the brew and it's ready to use. Keep in mind though, that this brew can be surprisingly strong.
Those Iced concoctions contain 400-700 calories of sugar, fat and are a disaster for anyone looking to stay in shape. Instead, try this sugar free low calorie (10 calories) Greek Style Frappe. It's really easy to make and tastes amazing.
This delicious drink is generally made of water, espresso, sugar, milk, ice and is shaken, blended or beaten to combine the ingredients. Enjoyed in a tall glass, it tends to be served with whipped cream and toppings like sweet sauces. A Frappé is traditionally made with coffee, but it doesn't have to be!
The Greek frappe is a cold coffee drink that is said to have been invented by a Nescafe representative named Dimitris Vakondios in 1957 during a coffee expo in Thessaloniki, Greece.
The iced coffee that Greeks enjoy any time of the year is the so-called frappé, which -despite its name- is not French. It's a frothy iced coffee prepared with cold water in a shaker (sugar & milk added to taste – if any) and served with ice cubes.
Freddo Espresso is unique in and of s made out of espresso and blended in a frappe coffee frother. The Freddo Espresso is topped with a cold milk-based foam known as aphrogala in Greece. The drink is traditionally served over ice and many enjoy it with sugar or stevia.
The key differences between a frappe and a latte: Temperature: Frappes are cold, while lattes are classically served hot. Coffee flavor: Lattes have a stronger coffee flavor, while frappes are sweeter. Preparation: Lattes require freshly made espresso shots, and frappes use pre-made coffee.
Dalgona coffee originated in South Korea (there's actually debate about that but it's most commonly known as originating from there) - though it's arguably very similar to the traditional Greek Nescafé Frappe- more on that later. It has overtaken all social media over the last few weeks as the #1 drink to make.
Another important thing to note is — the amount of ice you use is important! Too much ice and your frappe will be too thick. Too little ice and it will be extremely runny and liquid.
Xanthan gum, a common food additive, is the key to getting that thick, satisfying consistency. I tried making a Frappuccino without xanthan gum and it came out too icy. The coffee also quickly separated from the ice. Both golden syrup and xanthan gum are sold in the baking section of most grocery stores.
A typical grande (16-ounce) caramel Frappuccino contains a staggering 60 grams of sugar, equivalent to 15 teaspoons. “This is well above the daily recommended sugar intake of around 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men,” said Koonce. Some specialty Frappuccinos are made with more ingredients than you may know.
Ask for fewer pumps: Ask for less syrup to help reduce the sweetness and calories in any beverage. Adjust the toppings: If your Frappuccino comes with toppings, like caramel drizzle or cookie crumble topping, ask a barista to adjust or omit to save on calories.
The original frappe was made by blending water with instant coffee, ice and milk. The result? A creamy, foam-topped coffee, enjoyed best with a straw, to delve into the chilled coffee below. A Frappuccino, on the other hand, is made using brewed coffee.
A frappe sweet/medium/plain – Ένα φραπέ γλυκό / μέτριο / σκέτο – ena frappe glyko/metrio/sketo. A frappe with milk/ without milk – Ένα φραπέ με γάλα / χωρίς γάλα – ena frappe me gala/horis gala.
Freddo Espresso is unique in and of s made out of espresso and blended in a frappe coffee frother. The Freddo Espresso is topped with a cold milk-based foam known as aphrogala in Greece. The drink is traditionally served over ice and many enjoy it with sugar or stevia.
These Italian Frappe or also known as Chiacchiere or Bugie are a crunchy fried or baked pastry dusted with powdered sugar. One of the most delicious Italian Carnevale treats.
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