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Now that its getting cold, ditch the frappe and make traditional Greek coffee!

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d_kakavouli

d_kakavouli

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Personally I like an ice cold frappe in the summer, but traditional Greek coffee is way better for the winter months! I like to make min in a briki on the stove, but the super traditional way, that you can only get in Greece is when the briki is cooked in hot sand. How do you guys like to drink your Greek coffee?

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Maybe its just me, but I always drink frappes in the Winter too! I find it is a faster way to consume the caffeine LOL. :)


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I love a good, traditional Greek coffee, and both the frappe and Greek coffee look delicious!
 
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