There are countless amazing sites to see in the ancient Greek metropolis of Athens, from the numerous epic feats of carefully preserved architecture to the sparkling azure waters of the nearby Riviera. But there was one particular image that stood out to me. It wasn't the Parthenon or the ancient Agora. It wasn't even the beautiful cobbled streets of Plaka. No, my favorite sight in Athens was that of an ice-cold cappuccino freddo, piled high with a mountainous whip of perfectly frothed milk.
In Greece, as it turns out, iced coffees are part of the culture. And it's easy to understand why, with average summer temperatures creeping up into the 40s, a frappe, or caffe freddo, is practically an essential. And while there are multiple different versions of Greek iced coffees for you to choose between, the defining characteristic of these beverages is the thick, whipped layer of foam floating atop your caffeine kick.
