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The Frappuccino is a beverage loved all over the globe and is available in several different formats. It\u2019s cold, delicious, and sweet and can give you that small coffee fix at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, there is a difference between the frappe and other similar beverages such as the iced latte and milkshakes. But what is that difference?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We have written this article to tell you all you need to know<\/a> about the Frappucino, from what it is, to how it is different from a Frappe, to how to make one yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So keep reading to discover the amazing drink that is the Frappuccino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Frappuccino?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Frappuccino is a trademarked brand of Starbucks. This means the beverage can only legally be sold by the popular coffee company or by those who are permitted by Starbucks to use the trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Frappuccino is a portmanteau of two famous coffee drinks; the \u2018frappe\u2019 and the \u2018cappuccino\u2019 and was developed and trademarked in Massachusetts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was created by a company known as the Coffee Connection and this chain was eventually acquired by Starbucks who bought the Frappucino to the market after making a few simple changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Difference Between A Frappe And A Frappucino<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The traditional Frappe gained popularity in Greece many decades ago and is now consumed all over the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Greek way of making a Frappe includes instant coffee, sugar, water, and sometimes milk combined in a cocktail shaker. They would then shake this until a frothy layer is formed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Frappe which is most commonly known in the US however is the New England version. This beverage is more of a milkshake with an ice cream topping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between these beverages is the coffee content. A Frappe is a milkshake made thick with ice cream, whereas a Frappuccino adds a shot of espresso\/cappuccino to the mix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recipe for a Frappuccino however over the years has evolved so much that a lot of versions of the Frappuccino no longer contain any espresso or cappuccino. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, a lot of versions where you might think you taste coffee do not have actual coffee in them. Instead, they have a coffee base and the most common coffee powder is Frappuccino roast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tastes similar to instant coffee but is reserved to make Frappuccinos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recipe you find at Starbucks<\/a> today includes sugar, milk, flavored syrups, and lots and lots of whipped cream. Coffee and ice are commonly used and you can even just pour in an espresso shot for an extra kick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the ingredients are usually popped in the blender until a thick layer of froth is formed. Once this is all blended, extra whipped cream and garnishings are added on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although there is a difference between traditional Frappes and Frappuccinos, both beverages are similar and nowadays other chains serve their Frappes in similar ways to the Starbucks Frappuccino<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A McCafe Mocha Frappe from McDonald\u2019s for example looks the same and has a similar consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following on from this, other companies are now designing their own versions of the Starbucks Frappuccino, yet still call it a Frappe so they can legally sell it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is The Frappuccino Just A Glorified Milkshake?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Frappuccino is not simply a milkshake and this is because of the coffee content. When we look at it through a New England lens, however, a milkshake includes milk with lots of syrup and is blended to make a perfect consistency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A New England Frappe however is topped with ice cream and a Greek frappe is simple a mix of instant coffee, ice, and water, shaken in a mixer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frappuccino is therefore a New England Frappe but you usually add a shot of espresso or coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though these drinks are similar, the line dividing them up is constantly broken as coffee shops are expanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern coffee shops for example completely skip the ice cream in their beverages and replace it with a thickener which helps to bind the ingredients and better the consistency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, a lot of Frappuccinos, including the ones served exclusively at Starbucks now skip the espresso content altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another difference between the Frappuccino and Frappe and the milkshake is that the Frappe and Frappuccinos allow you better control over the ingredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a coffee shop, you can add to remove, or add extra ingredients to a Frappe or Frappuccino so that you can better suit your tastes more than you can with a traditional milkshake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frappuccino Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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These are the most common ingredients used in Frappuccino:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frappuccino Roast Coffee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Starbucks uses a special type of instant coffee for their coffee-based Frappuccinos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Frappuccino Roast was introduced to replace the traditional shot of espresso and its advantage is that compared to traditional espresso, it improves the texture of the Frappuccino. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional espresso also causes the other ingredients to expand and this leaves less room in the cup. The special roast does not have this issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular flavors of Frappuccinos that use this type of coffee range from espresso, white mocha and normal mocha, Java chip, and caramel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frappuccino Creme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Frappuccino Creme forms a base and like most beverages, does not contain any coffee. It is commonly used for special event flavors such as the Halloween Frappuccino but is also used in the vanilla flavor, Green Tea, and Double Chocolate Chip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauces And Syrups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various flavors call for different flavor sauces and syrups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They add flavor, whilst also serving as a base for your Frappuccino. Some use both syrup and sauce and an example of this is the caramel Frappuccino which uses caramel syrup and caramel sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A traditional Frappuccino syrup is also used in some Frappuccinos and this is responsible for the flavor of the coffee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a lot of cases, this kind of syrup includes the coffee flavor without you having to add actual espresso to the drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whipped Cream<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finally, a Frappuccino is not a Frappuccino without a big dollop of whipped cream on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calories And Sugar Content<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although Starbucks Frappuccinos can be delicious, the calorie and sugar content is particularly high. Although caffeine content is low, sugar makes up for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most sauces and syrups used in the beverage are synthetically crafted as it is more economical and convenient. However, this loads the drinks with calories and sugar as much as the whipped cream on top does. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result of this, it is recommended to enjoy your Frappuccinos in moderation, but think how great it will taste if you leave it a couple of weeks between each one. The wait is worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calories Broken Down<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below we have included a list of the common Frappuccino flavors and how many calories are in each one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These calorie numbers are for a Grande size made with whole milk and whipped cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coffee Frappuccino = 240 calories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Espresso Frappuccino = 230 calories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chai Creme Frappuccino = 360 calories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Java Chip Frappuccino = 470 calories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino = 500 calories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino = 490 calories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caramel Frappuccino = 420 calories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffe Vanilla Frappuccino = 430 calories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino = 420 calories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mocha Frappuccino = 410 Calories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matcha Green Tea Creme Frappuccino = 430 calories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

S\u2019mores Frappuccino = 490 calories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino = 420 calories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strawberry Frappuccino = 390 calories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From above, it\u2019s obvious how many calories and just how much sugar is in your average frappuccino. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, with some small simple changes, you might be able to save a large amount of these calories without having to substitute too much on taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you switch to non-fat milk or almond or coconut milk, for example, this can reduce the number of calories in your drink significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although whipped cream is seen as a staple part of the Frappuccino, giving this up could help you cut those calories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The list of calories we have included above is also only for grande sizes and by cutting down this serving size, you will automatically save calories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starbucks now also makes \u2018light\u2019 versions of some of the drinks listed above, so if you are trying to cut back calories, ask your barista if there is a light version of your favorite drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Flavors <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Starbucks has several different flavors which come out only at special events or for particular seasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples of this include the S\u2019mores Frappuccino or the Pokemon GO Frappuccino which was tied to the specific event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common flavors do have a shelf life too and new ones are constantly being added as older ones are removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christmas time is also a popular time of year for new and exciting flavors of Frappuccinos to come out and most recently, customers could enjoy the Toasted White Chocolate Frappuccino, which was filled with rich flavors and aromas of white chocolate and is said to have a taste which is unique to Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Halloween is also a great time to experience a special flavor of Frappucino and special drinks over the years have included the IT frappucino, the green tea Franken Frappuccino, and the vampire Frappuccino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A popular limited-time beverage is the Unicorn Frappuccino and this gained fame for its interesting approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consumers of the drink loved how the flavor changed, as did the color. However, as the cup could hold around 500 calories with 76 grams of sugar, it received a lot of criticism and it is no longer available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Make A Frappuccino At Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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To make a version of the simple Frappuccino at home, you will need the following ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n