Frappe coffee has been a symbol of the Greek coffee houses for decades.

You probably already learned everything about Italian coffee. Espresso, cappuccino, and mocha are your favorite ones, but did you know that Greece, Italy’s neighbor, has created some coffee drinks also recognized worldwide? Yes, Greeks conceived the cold brew method of coffee making and called it “Freddo.” These beverages are trendy and gave a necessary twist to the coffee industry.

Freddo is what you can call a classic frappé, which was invented by a Nescafé representative, Dimitrios Vakondios, in 1957. Nevertheless, Freddo is the Italian word for cold, meaning that it really isn't a Greek word. A Freddo coffee has a cold milk-based foam known as aphrogala. In the summer, most people choose to drink greek-styled coffee because of its temperature and smooth texture.

Offering Freddo coffee as an alternative to your business can be very profitable because it is becoming highly popular and you can attract other types of clients. You can also create a special menu for those hot days of the year based on Greek cold coffee!

Freddo Cappuccino and Freddo Espresso

If you are new to this way of coffee making, the most requested ones are Freddo Cappuccino y Freddo Espresso. People would say that they taste the same, but the fact is they don’t. For the espresso, you need double shots of espresso, sugar, ice-cubes and for a cappuccino, you need only fewer shots of espresso and top it with frothed cold milk.

For both drinks, you need an espresso machine and a mixer. If you want to keep it the Greek way, serve them in tall narrow glasses with a straw.

Freddo Cappuccino recipe

Add fresh milk or condensed milk and two ice-cubes in a blender and shake until it creates a dense foam.
Place one shot of espresso.
Add sugar and stir well.
Place five iced-cubes in other blender or mixer and add a shot of regular coffee before mixing.
Add more sugar or vanilla extract!
Serve this second mix in a glass and add the milk foam on top.
Make it better with some cinnamon powder and chocolate sprinkles.

Freddo Espresso recipe

Make a double espresso cup in a machine and let it cool.
Place it in a blender and mix with sugar for about 20 seconds until it gets a lighter color.
Add six or seven ice cubes and mix it until it double its size.
To serve, add some water and a straw.

Did your mouth start watering? You should try these recipes at your business and update the ones you already have with bolder ingredients. At Coffland Corp, we offer the best specialty coffee to help you find the perfect taste balance in those Freddos of yours. Contact us to know more about our services.