What Greek iced coffee is made with instant coffee?

The Greek iced coffee made with instant coffee is called frappé.

Greek frappé is a cold, foamy coffee drink prepared by shaking or mixing instant coffee with cold water, ice, and usually sugar. Milk may be added, but it is optional. The drink is served in a tall glass and is commonly enjoyed through a straw, making it a defining part of Greece’s relaxed café and outdoor coffee culture.

The Greek version was created in 1957 at the Thessaloniki International Fair. Dimitris Vakondios, a Nestlé representative, reportedly wanted coffee during a break but had no hot water. He mixed instant coffee with cold water and shook it, producing the foamy drink that became known as frappé. Nestlé later promoted it heavily, helping make the beverage popular across Greece and Cyprus.

Frappé is often confused with freddo espresso and freddo cappuccino. Those drinks are espresso-based, while Greek frappé uses instant coffee. Greek coffee is another different beverage: it is hot, finely ground, and brewed unfiltered in a briki. The accent in frappé is often omitted in English, where frappe is also common.