The iconic Greek iced coffee made by shaking instant coffee into a frothy, refreshing drink. Simple, addictive, and perfect for summer.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (6g) Shyne Coffee
- 2 tbsp Cold water
- 1-2 tsp SugarAdjust to taste
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 8 oz Cold water
- 2 tbsp MilkOptional
~40 calories per serving
Instructions
- 1
Add coffee, sugar, and 2 tbsp cold water to a jar or shaker.
- 2
Shake vigorously for 30 seconds until a thick foam forms.
Pro tip: The foam is essential to an authentic frappé!
- 3
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- 4
Pour the frothy coffee over the ice.
- 5
Add cold water and milk if using. Stir gently.
Greece's Gift to Summer Coffee
In Greece, frappé isn't just a coffee drink—it's a lifestyle. Greeks spend hours in cafés nursing a single frappé, watching the world go by. The drink was invented by accident in 1957 when a Nescafé representative couldn't find hot water and shook his coffee with cold water instead.
The Secret Is the Shake
The magic of frappé is the foam. You must shake vigorously until the mixture transforms into a thick, frothy consistency. This can be done in a cocktail shaker, jar, or even with a hand blender.
Sweetness Levels
Greeks order frappé by sweetness:
- Sketos: No sugar
- Metrios: Medium (1-2 tsp)
- Glykos: Sweet (3-4 tsp)
Why Instant Coffee Works Best
Traditional frappé requires instant coffee because the soluble compounds create a stable foam. Brewed coffee simply won't froth the same way. Shyne's instant format is perfect for authentic frappé.
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- Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Bold and sweet
- Spanish Latte - Condensed milk sweetness
