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39 in their traditional Greek coffee blends. The Greek Nes, as NESCAFÉ is popularly called in Greece, is strong in caffeine too. The following formula should be viewed as a beginning and not an end. Its quantity of coffee errs on the mild side. Frappé newcomers should use it as a departure point, making adjustments according to their own tastes and moods. Basic Frappé (makes 1 serving) • [1 heaping teaspoon] instant coffee • Granulated sugar [to taste] • Cold water [to taste] • 1-2 tablespoons evaporated milk or regular milk, optional Place the coffee, sugar, and ¼ cup cold water in a shaker, jar or drink mixer. Cover and shake well for 30 seconds or, if using a hand-held mixer, process for 10 seconds to produce a thick, light-brown foam. Place a few ice cubes in a tall glass. Slowly pour all of the coffee foam into the glass. Add a little milk, if desired. Fill with cold water until the foam reaches the top of the glass. Serve with a thin, bendable straw and glass of cold water on the side. Drinking is only a fraction of the time spent in the company of a frappé. Most of the activity and inactivity occurs during the lingering pauses between sips. It stimulates ideas, heightens moods, and brings people together. It announces your connection to a Greek way of life and connects you to it when you’re away. Frappé is the coffee of modern Greece. Text excerpts and photos from the coffee table book “Frappé Nation” written by Vivian Constantinopoulos & Daniel Young, published by Potamos. Information in brackets [ ] has been edited.