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National Frappe Day

Celebrate National Frappe Day with a delicious and creamy treat! Whip up your favorite frappe or try a new flavor - it's the perfect way to indulge!
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When it is?
October 7
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Introduction

It's time to get in the celebratory mood and enjoy National Frappe Day on Oct. 7! This special day is all about celebrating one of the most popular drinks around - frappes! It dates back to 1952, when a Greek coffee shop owner created the first frappe by mixing instant coffee with cold water and ice cubes. Since then, it has become an international favorite enjoyed by millions of people around the world.

History of National Frappe Day

National Frappe Day Dates

National Frappe Day Timeline

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1952</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of the Frappe</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first frappe was created in Greece by mixing instant coffee with cold water and ice cubes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Frappe Gains Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>The frappe became widely known and began to gain popularity in Europe and America during the 1970s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starbucks Coffee Frappuccino</div><div class='timeline-text'>Starbucks introduced its own version of the frappe, called the Coffee Frappuccino, to its menu in 1995.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Frappe Variations Introduced</div><div class='timeline-text'>Starbucks expanded its Frappuccino line to include various flavors, setting a trend for other coffee shops to follow.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Customizable Frappuccinos</div><div class='timeline-text'>Starbucks launched a campaign allowing customers to create and vote on new Frappuccino flavors, further popularizing the drink.</div></div></div>

How to Celebrate National Frappe Day

<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Frappe Tasting</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family together for a frappe tasting. Ask everyone to bring their favorite frappe ingredient and then mix and match to create the ultimate frappes. Don't forget to have some delicious snacks on hand!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a Frappe Bar</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Set up an area in your home with all the ingredients needed for making frappes, such as coffee, milk, ice cream, flavored syrups, and whipped cream. Then let your guests get creative and make their own unique frappes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a Frappe Party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over to celebrate National Frappe Day with a party. Ask everyone to bring their favorite frappe ingredients, set up a frappe bar, and let the fun begin! Don't forget to have plenty of napkins on hand.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make Frappuccino Cupcakes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Surprise your friends by making special cupcakes that taste like a frappuccino! Start with a basic vanilla cake recipe but add espresso powder to the batter for an extra kick. Then top them off with frosting flavored with coffee extract or syrup.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Enjoy an Outdoor Frappe Picnic</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pack up a picnic basket with all the fixings for making iced frappes—coffee, milk, ice cream, syrups, and more—and head outdoors. Enjoy your delicious creations while taking in some fresh air and sunshine.</p></div></div>

Why We Love National Frappe Day

<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Frappes are delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Frappuccinos are an icy, blended beverage that's popular with both kids and adults alike. The combination of coffee, ice cream, creamy milk and a variety of sweet syrups and toppings creates a tasty treat that is perfect for a hot summer day or as a pick-me-up after a long day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Frappes can be customized</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The great thing about frappuccinos is that you can customize them to your heart's content! Whether you prefer coffee or tea, almond milk or skim milk - anything goes! You can also choose from different kinds of syrup and toppings to add the perfect touch.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Frappes make great gifts</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>You don't have to go out for a fancy dinner to show someone you care - just grab some frappuccinos! They make great gifts for friends, family, coworkers or even strangers on the street. Plus, they're so easy to find (and affordable!) that giving them away won't break the bank.</p></div></div>

5 Frothy Facts to Celebrate Frappe Day

<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Frappé Comes from a French Word</h3><p class='facts-content'>The term 'frappé' comes from the French word 'frapper' which means to hit or strike. This is because the original frappés were made by hitting or shaking a shaker to blend the ingredients together.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Frappe Was Invented by Accident</h3><p class='facts-content'>Legend has it that Dimitris Vakondios, an employee of the Greek company Nestlé, invented the frappe when he couldn't find hot water for his coffee during a break at the Thessaloniki International Fair in 1957, and shook the instant coffee with cold water and ice instead.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Frappés are especially popular in Greece</h3><p class='facts-content'>In Greece, frappés are a popular summer drink, often enjoyed at sidewalk cafes. They were initially marketed by Nescafe in Greece and the country remains one of the biggest markets for the drink.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Frappe is Not the Same as Frappuccino</h3><p class='facts-content'>While both are blended iced coffee drinks, there are differences between the two. A frappe is typically made with instant coffee and may not always contain milk, while a frappuccino, trademarked by Starbucks, always contains milk and is made with brewed coffee or espresso.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There's a National Frappe Day in America</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the United States, National Frappe Day is celebrated on October 7, encouraging people to enjoy the blended coffee drink. It's a day of celebration that can be enjoyed by both coffee lovers or non-coffee people alike!</p></div></div>

National Frappe Day FAQs

When is National Frappe Day?

National Frappe Day is celebrated on October 7 every year. In 2024 National Frappe Day will occur on a Monday.

National Frappe Day Dates

Year
Date
Day

2023

Oct 7

Saturday

2024

Oct 7

Monday

2025

Oct 7

Tuesday

2026

Oct 7

Wednesday

2027

Oct 7

Thursday

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