A chilled or iced beverage, typically made by blending coffee, milk, and ice, popular in Mediterranean and American diner culture.
From French 'frappé' meaning 'struck' or 'chilled,' derived from 'frapper' (to strike or chill). The term traveled from France to cafés worldwide in the late 19th century.
The word 'frappe' carries a hidden meaning—it originally described drinks chilled by being 'struck' or beaten with ice, and when Greek immigrants brought their version to America, it became the iconic diner drink that inspired modern blended coffee culture!
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