Nescafe frappes
By adamg - Tue, 07/31/2007 - 7:10am.
If you've ever wanted to make like an Athenian, Pam suggests you get yourself down to Athan's in Washington Square in Brookline:
... The owners of Athan's are Greek, which is shown primarily through the large display of various baklava and galaktoboureko, but also through offering Nescafe frappe. This drink, made from instant coffee and milk, is available everywhere in Greece. It does not contain ice cream, like a Boston frappe, and is pronouced frap-PAY. It's the lovechild of iced coffee and a frothy latte, sweet but with a little bitter bite and much tastier than anything you'll find at Starbucks. I know I'll be back, if for no other reason than to order a frappe again. ...
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I'm actually drinking one
I'm actually drinking one right now. I used to work at a Greek bakery in Florida, and I developed something of a habit.
I can attest to their heart-palpitation-inducing caffeine content, as well as their excellent taste. By using Equal and 1% milk they can be made with zero sugar, and virtually no fat or calories while retaining a very sweet flavor.
They look simply delicious - The foam is nearly a solid.
I've been looking for a place in Boston where I can buy one, but until now I've had no luck. This post made my day!
THANK YOU!
You know, I'm Greek-American and had no idea Frappes could be found in the Boston area. I miss them like crazy this time of year. So glad I found this post today!
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The little vend/cafeteria
The little vend/cafeteria near where I work (Longwood Ave) is run by some Greek folks, and they make these there too. I sorta assumed they were something random that was invented by the lady who makes 'em... thanks for sharing the rest of the story!