A frappé is a cold, frothy beverage made by shaking or blending ice with a flavored syrup or instant coffee, milk, and sometimes ice cream; the name comes from the French frapper ('to hit' or 'chill'). It originated in Greece in the 1950s as an iced coffee made by shaking instant coffee, sugar, and a little water into a thick foam, then topping it with milk over ice; building that foam remains central to Greek cafe culture. Outside Greece the word broadens: in the United States 'frappe' often means a blended espresso drink closer to a Frappuccino, while in parts of New England it can simply mean a milkshake. Flavor variations include chocolate, vanilla, and caramel, with whipped cream or fruit purees as common additions.