Frappé coffee, or Greek frappé, is a foam-covered iced coffee drink made from instant coffee (generally spray-dried), sugar, cream, ice cubes and water. It is very popular in Greece and Cyprus, especially during the hot summer temperatures, but has spread to other countries around the world, and especially wherever Greeks are present.

It was accidentally discovered by Dimitris Vakondios, an employee of the representative of Nescafé, in 1957 during the International Trade Fair in Thessaloniki. Nestlé was introducing a new chocolate beverage for children that was produced instantly in a shaker. During a break, Vakondios wanted to have his regular Nescafé Classic but he could not find any hot water, so he mixed the coffee with cold water in a shaker. And this is how “Frappé” was born!

Follow the video link and learn how easy it is to make this absolute must-drink for coffee lovers during the hot summer months or even all year round if you like it!