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How to make frappé (Greek iced coffee)

The one trick is the foam: beat a little water with the coffee until it rises, then top up to taste.

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Start here — the basics Put about 1 finger-width of cold water and 2 spoons of instant coffee (sugar to taste) in a tall glass or shaker. Beat hard until the foam rises to at least 4 finger-widths — about 20–30 seconds with a hand frother. Add cold water or milk to your liking, then ice. Serve with a straw; the thick foam on top is the whole point. The Greek frappé is a cold, frothy coffee built on one simple trick: whip a small amount of liquid with the coffee first, so it foams thick, and only then add the rest. Get the foam right and everything else is to taste. .g{fill:none;stroke:#1F3864;stroke-width:4}.f{fill:#caa26a}.c{fill:#6b4a2b}.l{fill:#56616E;font:12px Segoe UI,Arial}.a{stroke:#3A6DB5;stroke-width:3;fill:none} 1 finger water + coffee beat froth up to ~4 fingers The whole trick: beat a little water with the coffee until a thick foam builds up, then top up. Method, step by step…

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