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Greek Frappe Innovator Dies at 93

  Christos Lentzos, the mastermind behind frappe, the legendary iced Greek beverage, has died at the age of ninety-three. In the heart of Athens, Greece in the bustling neighborhood of Pagrati, there once stood a cafe that was more than just...

Coffees You Must Try in Greece

Greeks consume 5.5 kilos of coffee annually per capita, putting the country into fifteenth position in a global list of top coffee drinkers. Probably one of the most important traits of modern Greek society, coffee is not just part...

Four Stories About Coffee That Made Greek History

The rise and fall of empires has been determined to a significant degree by trade, especially insofar as rare materials are concerned. Coffee is one such commodity, and its history is the story of nations. The coffee plant is native...

Frappe or Freddo: The Battle of the Famous Greek Iced Coffees

Frappe and Freddo are more than just iced coffee drinks in Greece. They are a way of life! Drinking iced coffee all year round is something that Greeks savor immensely. The habit of drinking iced coffee throughout the year is...

Why Do Greeks Try to See Their Fortune in a Coffee Cup?

The reading of fortunes in the grinds of a Greek coffee cup is a centuries-long tradition, making coffee cup reading an act that ranges from a few minutes of fun to great (or ominous) expectations for one's future. The art of...

Greek Coffee Rituals Remain at the Heart of Everyday Life

Greeks consume 5.5 kilos of coffee annually per capita, putting the country into 15th position in a global list of top coffee drinkers. Probably one of the most important traits of modern Greek society, coffee is not just part of...

Greek Snacks: Bring a Taste of Greece Home With You

Greece is a million things, and delicious iconic Greek snacks is one of the best things you can bring home as a perfect holiday souvenir

Why Do Greeks Boil Their Coffee?

There's no doubt that Greek coffee remains one of the country's best known, and most flavorful, culinary traditions but -- in these days of instant coffee and Nespresso machines -- why do Greeks stick with this centuries-old method? Coffee first...

Here's Another Reason why Drinking Greek Coffee is Good for You

Drinking a cup of Greek coffee each day transports you to Greece. The aroma, as well as the technique of boiling the finely ground coffee beans, all of it represents a quintessential Greek cultural experience. But, did you know...

Young Greeks' Coffee-Cup Campaign Tackles Plastic Trash

By Heini-Sofia Alavuo Greeks love their daily coffee, so much so that they go through an estimated 300 million plastic takeaway cups of the stuff every year. Sadly, this is taking a punishing toll on the environment, as the vast majority of...