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WHAT IS A FRAPPUCCINO? STARBUCKS SPECIAL EXPLAINED!

WHAT IS A FRAPPUCCINO? STARBUCKS SPECIAL EXPLAINED!

Frappuccinos are one of the most popular beverages in the world, but what is it exactly? Where does it come from? What’s so special about them? If you’re looking to get a better understanding of what makes these drinks so great and what sets them apart from other coffee-based beverages like iced coffees, this blog post is for you!

Is it more like a cappuccino, a milkshake? Or does it contain (whipped) cream?

Let’s take a closer look at it and what goes into making frappuccinos and what makes them so delicious.

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WHAT IS A FRAPPUCCINO: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IT

Here we will talk about the origin and specs of a Frappuccino.

WHAT IS A FRAPPUCCINO?

A Frappuccino is a blended beverage that’s based on coffee, cream or milk, and ice. It’s topped with extra sweeteners and ingredients like syrups, sugars, sauces, and so on.

The Frappuccino itself can be seen as a base product that has different flavors and tastes. The name is trademarked by Starbucks. That’s the reason why this drink starts with a capital letter.

HISTORY OF THE FRAPPUCINO?

The Frappucino is an important part of the Starbucks branding and popularity and broadened their customer range from regular coffee drinkers to people who don’t drink coffee that much. It became a hit nationwide in the U.S. Read more about it here.

So before Frappuccino, there was frappuccino? Yes, that’s right. It’s one of the best examples of just trying new things and scaling up from there, along with a huge investment in marketing, R&D, and so on.

IS A FRAPPUCCINO THE SAME AS A FRAPPE?

A frappuccino isn’t the same as a frappé. It’s “born” out of the frappé.

A frappé is derived from the French verb “frapper” and stands for hitting something. This makes the jump to the blenders that hit things hard that are in the blender.

A frappé is a milkshake at its core and has a lot of possibilities. The Frappuccino is a trademark from Starbucks and is originated from the frappé in the way that it’s based on coffee instead of all milk.

The name refers partially to the cappuccino, a drink that consists of 3 equal parts of espresso, steamed milk, and foam.

HOW TO MAKE A FRAPPUCCINO AT HOME

There are a lot of ways you can go with your frappuccino. We will give you a good recipe but also refer you to some other sites that have great recipes you can try out. It’s like choosing your topping for ice cream, possibilities are unlimited.

You’ll need the following basic ingredients:

1 cup of milk

1 cup of cold coffee

2 cups of ice

1/3 cup sugar or other sweeteners (honey is also nice).

Throw them all into the blender and start the “frapper” button to blend until you get a smooth substance.

You can give an extra touch of chocolate, cacao, whipped cream. You can also use different kind kinds of milk with this.

We give you a recipe from Cotton Candy:

Frappuccino with chocolate.
Frappuccino with Banana Mocha.
Frappuccino with Caramel.

ARE THERE MANY CALORIES IN A FRAPPUCCINO?

Unfortunately yes, but you’ve already might have guessed it when reading the recipes above. The calories that we give are indicative and aren’t a general number because you can try a lot of things with it.

You can try to reduce the calories by trying alternative ingredients and leaving out the whipped cream.

We at Golden Sin prefer not to do this because this is a drink you don’t drink often and keep for some special occasions.

To conclude: a frappuccino contains about 100 to 600 calories depending on what’s in it.

CONCLUSION

Now that you’re equipped with the right knowledge about frappuccinos, you can start brewing one at home and try different flavors. The frappuccino is generally a trademark of Starbucks and is extremely successful. Remember, not all Frappuccinos at Starbucks contain coffee. You can save it for special occasions.

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F.A.Q.

DO FRAPPUCCINOS HAVE COFFEE IN THEM?

Yes, that’s where they can be different from the frappé. A lot of people think that a Frappuccino and a frappé are the same drinks but that’s not true. Frappés are based on milkshakes or coffee and a Frappuccino can contain a lot of coffee and is more based on a cappuccino. It can be seen as the combination of a frappé and a cappuccino. The name Frappuccino is trademarked by Starbucks, that’s why it’s capitalized. Be aware though: a lot of the Frappuccinos at Starbucks don’t contain coffee.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FRAPPE AND A FRAPPUCCINO?

A frappé is a milkshake-based drink and can be based on coffee. A Frappuccino is more based on coffee and milk. You can see it as the combination of a frappé and a cappuccino. They’re both blended and iced drinks. A Frappuccino is an iced cappuccino blended with flavors and milkshakes.

DO FRAPPUCCINOS HAVE COFFEE IN THEM?

Yes. A frappuccino is a combination of a frappé and a cappuccino and thus more based on milk, ice, and other flavors than on coffee. This coffee-to-the rest ratio is decisive for the amount of caffeine of course. Generally, they contain less caffeine than regular coffee.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LATTE AND A FRAPPUCCINO?

The temperature of the drink. A latte is a heated brew and a frappuccino is a cold brew and doesn’t require heat in the brewing process. By brewing cold, a frappuccino will have a sweeter and less acidic taste.

IS A FRAPPUCCINO COLD OR HOT?

Cold. A frappuccino is a coffee-based beverage that’s brewed cold. It doesn’t use any heat in the process. They’re the blended result of iced, coffee, milk, and other flavors. Because of this cold brewing method, they have a sweeter taste.

Enjoy your coffee!