Frappé: Iced Greek Coffee vs French Morning Coffee (Café au Lait)

Both drinks pair coffee with milk, yet they handle that pairing in opposite ways. The Frappé whips instant coffee, sugar and a splash of cold water into a thick, golden-brown foam, pours it over ice and tops it with cold water; milk is only an optional splash, so the drink stays light, icy and frothy. Café au Lait combines strong, dark-roasted brewed coffee with an equal measure of hot steamed whole milk for a rounder, creamy, warming cup. One draws its texture from ice and vigorous whisking, the other from heat and milk.