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America's Melting Pot
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1990-2009 - American coffee shop chains and independent cafe baristas.
Frappe-style blended coffee is a cold coffee beverage made by blending brewed coffee or espresso with ice, milk, and flavorings into a creamy, refreshing drink. Popular in U.S. coffee shops in the 1990s-2000s, it reflects global suburban coffee culture influences.
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Difficulty
Easy
Prep time
5 minutes
Cook time
0 minutes
Total time
5 minutes
Servings
1 serving
Region
Boston, Seattle, and California coffeehouse cold-coffee kitchens
Era introduced
1990-2009
Introduced by
American coffee shop chains and independent cafe baristas.
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The frappe-style blended coffee drink rose to prominence in American coffee shops during the 1990s and early 2000s as iced coffee variations became mainstream. Inspired by Italian and Greek frappe beverages and adapted to local preferences, this drink blends coffee with ice and sweeteners, often topped with whipped cream. It reflects the merging of global coffee traditions in suburban and urban American social settings.
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