What Is a Frappé? Greek, French, and Frappuccino — All Three Explained
A frappé is a cold, foamy, or blended coffee drink. That’s the simple answer. The longer answer is that “frappé” is one of the most confused words in coffee — because three completely different drinks share the name, and they have almost nothing in common except being cold and containing coffee. This guide explains all three: the Greek frappé (the iconic 1957 invention with the thick foam), the Starbucks Frappuccino (the 1995 blended ice drink), and the French café frappé (the original, broader category that gave both newer drinks their name). It also explains the etymology, the caffeine and calorie math, the most common variations, and the misconceptions that confuse people the most. ...