Rakomelo, a hot honey spiced brandy, is typically consumed during cold weather. Bottles of the spiced spirit are available in retail shops throughout Greece but the flavors aren’t nearly as appealing as a freshly mulled batch. Traditionally prepared with brandy known as Tsipouro, grappa or grape brandy will also do the…

Greek frappé coffee is hugely popular in Greece, especially during the hot summer months. The particularity of this drink is that it requires the use of instant coffee in order to obtain its characteristic foamy head. While Nestle’s Nescafe instant coffee has become synonymous with frappé in Greece, most instant coffee…

As much as Italian coffees such as cappuccino and espresso have gained popularity in the United States, Greek coffees are still relatively unknown. Outside of specialty cafes or restaurants, you will be hard pressed to find a coffee shop that serves Greek coffee or what might be better labeled as Mediterranean coffee…