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Greek Frappe Coffee – fluffy & chilled coffee goodness.

June 28, 2017 by Edyta 16 Comments

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Greek Frappe Coffee is an amazingly light and creamy iced coffee that is both refreshing and comforting, all at once. Fluffy and chilled coffee(?)……yes, please.

Greek Frappe Coffee is an amazingly light and creamy iced coffee that is both refreshing and comforting, all at once. Fluffy and chilled coffee(?)......yes, please.Have you ever tried a genuine Greek Frappe Coffee? If not then I highly encourage you to try. There are Greek Specialty stores and restaurants which serve this delicious variation of iced coffee, riddled throughout my area. If you happen to live in the NYC area, then I recommend Titan Foods  a Greek food specialty store in Astoria, Queens. You can satisfy all your Greek desires there, including homemade yogurt, 12 types of different feta cheeses and of course a made to order Frappe.

If you’re already in Astoria, I also recommend stopping by Taverna Kyclades. Having spent some time in Greece, I feel equipped to recognize real, authentic Greek cuisine; which they serve.  Tzatziki (garlic and cucumber yogurt sauce)…Horiatiki salad (Greek salad with just tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, onions and Kalamata olives)…Saganaki (fried kafalograviera cheese – to die for!!!)…whole grilled fish, are just the few of my favorites on the menu.  With that said, I attest that Taverna Kyclades is by far the best Greek restaurant (outside of Greece) that I’ve ever tried. Every time I go there, I’m almost rolling out of the restaurant because I’m soo engorged on the food.

Greek Frappe Coffee is an amazingly light and creamy iced coffee that is both refreshing and comforting, all at once. Fluffy and chilled coffee(?)......yes, please.

My first experience with this gorgeous Greek Frappe Coffee was back in 2009, when I traveled to Cyprus for my best friend’s wedding. I arrived a week before the wedding to both help with the preparations and to do some Cyprian sightseeing. Another one of the bride’s friends also arrived earlier. She used to live in Cyprus and the two of them announced that we needed to go get a “frapka,” after which they both got super excited. I was puzzled. What is “frapka” – I asked. And they simply replied that this was the best iced coffee I’ll ever try. So we went to a café on the beach and order 3 “medium frappes.”

They actually ordered it for me and explained later that medium means not too milky and not too sweet…just right. The waitress arrived with cold, tall glasses filled with fluffy, foamy and yet creamy coffee goodness. I was amazed. How did they make it? It turned out that every café, bar or restaurant has this special machine designed to fluff the coffee.  I left Cyprus after 10 wonderful days and I knew that I’d miss my new addiction: Greek Frappe Coffee.

Greek Frappe Coffee is an amazingly light and creamy iced coffee that is both refreshing and comforting, all at once. Fluffy and chilled coffee(?)......yes, please.

A few years after I returned to Greece and had a layover in the middle of the night in Athens. I was waiting for my connecting flight to Santorini – I had 5 hours to kill. And trust me, none of the seats were comfortable enough to take a nap. I also was super excited to see Santorini and couldn’t fall asleep.

So obviously I went outside of the main entrance to the airport, and to my surprise there was a little cafe with al fresco tables, open 24 hours a day. I came closer and again to my surprise I found out that they were serving frappe!!! I was beyond excited.

I ordered a medium one – remember it’s not the size, it’s the amount of milk and sweetness – sat down at the table, took a sip and was immediately transported back to my vacation in Cyprus, where we first met. ‘She’ was as delicious, as I’d remembered. I texted my friend in Cyprus and told her that I felt like she was going to show up around the corner at any second. This time travel through my taste buds was quite spectacular. And as you can imagine, throughout my Greek vacation I enjoyed my Greek Frappe Coffee every day.

Greek Frappe Coffee is an amazingly light and creamy iced coffee that is both refreshing and comforting, all at once. Fluffy and chilled coffee(?)......yes, please.

Back in US I really missed my Frappe and even had a crazy thought of buying this special machine. But once, while shopping in Titan Foods in Astoria, for my beloved feta cheese and thick, real greek yogurt, I noticed a little dessert counter, and behind the counter: a FRAPPE MACHINE!!!! I couldn’t believe my eyes. They can make me my frappe…. I ordered a medium 🙂

Again, the first sip transported me to Greece and to Cyprus. I chatted with the merchant for a little while, expressing my huge love for this amazing coffee and how much I wished I were able to make it at home… She looked at me and said, “of course you can make it at home; you just need to have hand blender (affiliate link).” I was astonished.

I had this tool at my disposable all these years and it’d never crossed my mind to use it for Frappes. She laughed and said, this special machine uses similar concept. Obviously I got a can of my Nestle Frappe Instant Coffee and went back home to give it a try. In fact, you don’t even need to have Frappe Instant Coffee. Any kind of instant coffee works. These images show the result…I hope you’ll enjoy it. It’s perfect for this hot summer season.

To further set the Frappe mood, here are couple of photos from my travel to Greece few years ago. Isn’t this place just breathtaking? Have you been to Greece? If so, let me know in the comments what you like best about this country.

Me in Santorini – my absolute favorite place to visit:

Greek Frappe Coffee is an amazingly light and creamy iced coffee that is both refreshing and comforting, all at once. Fluffy and chilled coffee(?)......yes, please.

Maze in Mykonos – so much fun and so easy to get lost.

Greek Frappe Coffee is an amazingly light and creamy iced coffee that is both refreshing and comforting, all at once. Fluffy and chilled coffee(?)......yes, please.

Don’t you just want to sip Greek Frappe Coffee right at this table?

Greek Frappe Coffee is an amazingly light and creamy iced coffee that is both refreshing and comforting, all at once. Fluffy and chilled coffee(?)......yes, please.

Greek Frappe Coffee is an amazingly light and creamy iced coffee that is refreshing and comforting at the same time. Fluffy and chilled coffee? Yes, please.

Greek Frappe Coffee

Greek Frappe Coffee is an amazingly light and creamy iced coffee that is both refreshing and comforting, all at once. Fluffy and chilled coffee(?)......yes, please.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 1
Calories: 84kcal
Author: Edyta

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Instant Coffee
  • 2 teaspoon sugar or stevia (optional)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • Toll glass or mason jar filled with ice

Instructions

  • Add coffee, sugar and water to tall glass;
  • Using hand blander mix it until fluffed and doubled in amount;
  • Pour over ice and add milk on top;
  • Serve immediately;
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Greek Frappe Coffee
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 39mg 2%
Potassium 142mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Sugars 12g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2.6%
Calcium 9.2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 142mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2.6% | Calcium: 9.2%
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This post was originally published on July 15, 2014 and was since updated to provide additional information.

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  1. Gerlinde

    July 16, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    This looks very refreshing . I was in Greece many years ago and also loved the island of Santorini.

    Reply
    • Edyta

      July 16, 2014 at 10:31 pm

      Thanks Gerlinde. This coffee is really refreshing. Santorini is just the best. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Marianna

    June 23, 2016 at 11:41 pm

    Hi Edyta, are you using hot water or cold water for this coffee? It looks so good, want to make it tomorrow morning 🙂

    Reply
    • Edyta

      June 24, 2016 at 6:30 am

      Cold water. Instant coffee does not require warm water. Just pour a little bit over the coffee and using handheld blender mix it. You should add sugar or whatever sweetner you like before blending, unless you don’t drink sweet coffee. Once it is all fluffed, add ice to the glass, pour coffee and add some milk. Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  3. Julia @ HappyFoods Tube

    June 29, 2017 at 8:47 am


    I remember my friend returning from holidays in Greece and talking about this delicious coffee they drank there every day – frappe 🙂 It’s a delicious summer drink!

    Reply
    • Edyta

      June 29, 2017 at 10:21 am

      Anyone who was in Greece or Cyprus and tried this coffee (provided he or she drinks coffee) is coming back talking about it 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sara

    June 29, 2017 at 9:24 am


    This looks fantastic! I love a great frappe!

    Reply
    • Edyta

      June 29, 2017 at 10:21 am

      Thanks Sara

      Reply
  5. jenn - peas and crayons

    June 29, 2017 at 11:04 am

    I’d love to travel to Greece some day (love love love!) and this frappe looks absolutely stellar! <3

    Reply
    • Edyta

      June 29, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      You should definitely go Jenn 🙂

      Reply
  6. Tracy | Baking Mischief

    June 29, 2017 at 11:08 am


    I’d never heard of a Greek frappe before, but it looks divine! And I love that I have all the ingredients for it already. I might bust out my hand blender and try it this afternoon!

    Reply
    • Edyta

      June 29, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      Go ahead Tracy, blend yourself some Greek frappe 🙂

      Reply
  7. Natalia

    June 29, 2017 at 6:10 pm


    Haven’t been to Greece since I was a child when I traveled there with my parents. I think it’s time for me to visit again! Lovely summer drink! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Edyta

      June 29, 2017 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks Natalia!

      Reply
  8. Pamela (BrooklynFarmGirl)

    June 30, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    This looks very refreshing,perfect for the summer. 🙂

    Reply
    • Edyta

      June 30, 2017 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks Pamela!

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