Iced coffee: history, types and recipes

Coffee is a well-known drink with a huge number of fans all over the world. Every year its popularity is only gaining momentum, and cooking variations are becoming more diverse. A morning without coffee for a true connoisseur is a serious test. Many admit that until they drink a cup of this truly life-giving drink, they cannot muster their strength, concentrate and finally get rid of drowsiness and an amorphous state.

In summer, iced coffee is especially popular. Flavored iced coffee is a great start to a hot day. This set of ingredients and invigorate, and quench thirst at the same time. This drink is also called frappe or ice coffee. The name "frappe" comes from the French frappé - "beat, bang", and the second name contains the English word ice, which translates as "ice".

For the first time, cold coffee was prepared by Greek Dimitrios Vakdios. When once again he was going to enjoy a cup of this refreshing drink during the lunch break, he did not find hot water and decided to use cold water instead. Later, the Greek recipe changed a bit, and several ice cubes were added to the drink. For the first time, frappe was presented at the International Trade Fair in the city of Thessaloniki in Greece in 1957 by the representative of the company Nestle Yannis Dritsas, whose subordinate was Dimitrios Vakondios, the discoverer of an unusual recipe.

In the US, a similar drink is called frappuccino. It was first cooked in Massachusetts in 1994. Frappuccino differs from frappe only in that ice cream is added to it. This drink also has many fans and is a great success. And this is not surprising, because ice cream gives a special piquancy to the coffee taste.

As a basis for a drink, it is better to use 100% arabica or a mixture of arabica and robusta. Robusta in its pure form is suitable for fans of bitterness and more astringent taste, while arabica adds velvety softness to the drink.

It is preferable to use finely ground coffee. Moreover, it is important that the coffee was freshly ground. This will allow you to enjoy the pronounced taste and unique aroma. And, on the contrary, the longer the ground coffee will be stored, the less saturated its taste will become.

One of the most common and popular methods of making coffee is cooking in the Turk. This device has a narrow neck, a wide bottom and a long handle. It is preferable to use a copper Turk, the inner side of which is covered with silver, but any other that you are accustomed to use will do. The main thing is to prevent the drink from boiling during cooking, and a few seconds before that, you have time to remove the Turk from the fire.

Water should be clean and soft (purified by filtration, bottled or distilled). Drink a frappe of clear glass goblets or large glasses. Often this uses a straw for a cocktail. Transparent glasses also allow you to enjoy the aesthetic look of the drink, to look at melting ice crystals, which are buried in coffee and cream.

There are many variations in the preparation of this drink. Consider the most popular ones.

You will need the following ingredients:

• 2 servings of strong espresso;
• ice cubes;
• sugar (optional);
• whipping cream for decorating.

Ice is placed in a glass or a glass, then coffee is poured, sugar is added, and decorated with whipped cream before serving. The drink is ready.

To prepare you will need:

• freshly brewed coffee;
• half a cup of ice cubes;
• teaspoon of walnut syrup;
• sugar to taste;
• two teaspoons cedar nuts.

The entire contents are thoroughly ground in a blender, and the beverage is decorated with whipped cream if desired. Pleasant and delicate nutty flavor goes well with aromatic coffee.

Ingredients:

• a cup of strong freshly brewed coffee;
• half a cup of ice cubes;
• a teaspoon of lemon juice;
• sugar to taste;
• a couple of fresh mint leaves.

All ingredients are ground in a blender. A glass before serving can be decorated with a slice of lemon and a leaf of mint. The long-known tastes of lemon and mint together with coffee will sparkle with new colors. A glass of such a drink has an invigorating and tonic effect.

To make a drink you will need:

• a cup of cold coffee;
• half a cup of ice cubes;
• cinnamon;
• 2 teaspoons of orange juice;
• sugar to taste.

All components are mixed in a blender, then poured into a glass with ice cubes. You can make the decor with an orange wedge, powdering the drink with fragrant cinnamon, add cream as desired. The aroma and taste of citrus will give the drink a savory and unusual taste that will not leave anyone indifferent.

To make one serving of drink, you will need:

• a cup of strong chilled espresso;
• half a cup of ice cubes;
• chocolate topping;
• whipped cream;
• 2 tablespoons of vanilla ice cream.

All ingredients are placed in a blender, crushed thoroughly, and then the finished drink is poured over whipped cream and chocolate topping. Chocolate and coffee - the perfect flavor combination.

Components:

• 300 ml of strong coffee;
• 30 grams of chocolate;
• 3 tablespoons of mint syrup;
• 2 tablespoons of vanilla ice cream;
• ice cubes.

In hot coffee, melt the chocolate, cool, then add ice cream, mint syrup, some ice and beat the mixture with a blender. The glass is decorated with chocolate chips and mint leaf.

You can experiment with a variety of ingredients. Just give vent to fantasy, focusing on your own taste preferences. You can add different types of syrups, ice cream, spices, such as cloves, vanilla, cardamom, ginger, and many others. You can also use various alcoholic beverages as an auxiliary ingredient that will increase the degree of mood.

In the daily turmoil do not spare the time for rare moments of joy. Find a few minutes for a coffee break, and a glass of fragrant, refreshing frappe will provide you with cheerfulness and good mood even on the hottest summer day.

Cooking Mokachchino with ice, see the following video.