Frappé: Iced Greek Coffee vs Thai Iced Coffee (Oliang)

Both drinks pair coffee with ice, but they reach the glass by opposite routes. The Frappé whips instant coffee, sugar and a little cold water into a thick, golden-brown foam that settles over ice and is topped with cold water, so its charm lies in a light, airy texture, with a splash of milk entirely optional. Oliang instead steeps dark roast coffee powder in boiling water for a strong, fragrant brew, sweetened with sugar and poured over a glass packed with ice; condensed or evaporated milk is merely an optional, creamier twist.