Greek Iced Coffee

From EatingWell: Summer 2004

This frothy delight is a great summer treat when the summer heat makes hot coffee less appealing.

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"I too didn't realize there needed to be a recipe for coffee + ice + whatever :P "

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26 Reviews for Greek Iced Coffee

07/09/2012

Anonymous

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One thing the recipe forgot to mention...

The recipe forgets one key ingredient. The way instant coffee is brewed is different here in the USA and you cannot use just any instant coffee. Look for the Nescafe Greek Instant Coffee in your local Mediterranean grocer or even over on Amazon.com (but watch the prices, some are way too expensive.) And yes the right instant coffee WILL froth up so thick you can barely pour it in less than 30 seconds.

Pros: Refreshing!

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05/14/2011

roanletx

Add ice cubes according to how long you wnat to sip it!

Frappe is a foam covered iced coffee drink usually made with spray-dried instant coffee and evap milk.
Its invention dates back to the 1957 International Trade Fair in Thessaloniki. A representative of the Nestlé company, Yannis Dritsas, was exhibiting a new product for children, a chocolate beverage produced instantly by mixing it with milk and shaking it in a shaker. Dritsas' employee Dimitris Vakondios was looking for a way to have his usual instant coffee during his break but he could not find any hot water, so he mixed the coffee with cold water in a shaker. This improvised drink has been called the national coffee of Greece, and is available at virtually all Greek cafés.

Pros: neat-looking presentation

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caitlinboersma wrote 50 weeks 6 days ago

Thanks for the explanation -

Thanks for the explanation - I didn't know why it was called Greek iced coffee opposed to something else. Now I'd like to try it :)

05/12/2011

comidot6

Brings back memories

I've been in love with these since I spent a summer in Cyprus. My variation is slightly different though. I use the same amount of sugar/coffee, but only use a couple tbsp of water; just enough to cover the sugar & coffee. As another reviewer suggested I mix it with a drink mixer, I really think this is essential. I can't see shaking it producing the same amount of foam, and I bet it's way harder. I usually fill the rest of the glass with ice/milk. So fast, easy and delicious

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04/01/2011

smorton

Recommends this recipe

Mocha Healthy

I add a scoop of chocolate 100 cal whey protein power for a quick breakfast!

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04/01/2011

Suffie777

So Good

These are served in Greek cafes all over NYC, Astoria and in Greece. They are so good. I've never liked instant coffee and always thought frappes (pronounced frappay) like this were made with a fine espresso because they taste so good. Can't believe how simple the ingredients are. I always use a blender at home and that helps, but it never comes out as good as it does in the cafes.

Pros: Light, Frothy, Delicious

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