I figured I couldn’t actually promote National Frappe Day without actually trying one so I put aside my coffee aversion and got a cup of the cold brew last week. 

 

Frappes are a cold, blended beverage typically made with a base of coffee, milk, and ice. it has a frothy and icy consistency and often topped with whipped cream and other garnishes.

 

I like coffee-flavored desserts and I love milkshakes so I’m surprised I haven’t tried one before now. But better late than never! I ordered a whole milk frappe with lots of chocolate topped with whipped cream with more chocolate. My need for caffeine is only surpassed by my love of all things chocolate!

 

Originally created in Greece in the 1950s, the frappe grew in popularity there before spreading to other parts of the world.

 

Including America! The US loves its cold coffee and spends billions of dollars annually on the frothy brew. 

 

Happy #NationalFrappeDay!

 

Jeanni Ritchie is a contributing journalist from Central Louisiana. She can be reached at jeanniritchie54@gmail.com.