George and Thalia Dardamanis are breathing new life into the classic Elliniko coffee.
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As inflation concerns loom, the Greek Ministry of Development is set to extend a regulation preventing companies from marketing price reductions as “special offers” after price hikes, potentially making it permanent. Aiming to ease consumer burdens, the Ministry is also highlighting 1,000 essential products with recent price drops to encourage further reductions. Minister Takis Theodorikakos has urged supermarkets to revive last year’s successful discount program, though retailers insist suppliers must lead the effort. Despite challenges from a new Code of Conduct, August data shows near-zero supermarket inflation, except for globally-driven price rises in cocoa, coffee, and meat.
As global temperatures climb, a quintessentially Greek coffee invention is cooling down caffeine lovers worldwide.…
Christos Lentzos, the beloved creator of Greece’s most famous frappe, has passed away at the age of 93. Known for his legendary café in Pagrati, Athens, Lentzos crafted the irresistible frappe that became a cultural institution. His recipe, which remained a well-kept secret, continued to charm locals and visitors alike, even after his café closed in 2013. His legacy lives on through the rich memories of his patrons and the immortalization of his café in Greek music.
George and Thalia Dardamanis are breathing new life into the classic Elliniko coffee.
Amidst the busy streets of Athens, book cafés serve as serene oases where literature and quality coffee meet, providing a perfect blend of tranquility and creativity. These spaces invite book lovers to escape the city’s hustle, engage in enriching discussions, and indulge in the charm of reading while enjoying a warm atmosphere.
Greece is a coffee lover’s paradise, offering a variety of delicious brews, from the traditional Greek coffee to the modern freddo espresso. Experience the rich coffee culture of Greece and indulge in these delightful beverages.
A cappuccino in Athens costs nearly the same as in cities like Stuttgart and Antwerp, yet Greek salaries are roughly half of those in Germany and Belgium. This disparity highlights the affordability challenges faced by Greek consumers, where a daily cappuccino can represent a significantly larger percentage of their monthly income.
Recent research suggests that your daily cup of coffee or tea might do more than just wake you up – it could potentially lower your risk of dementia. A large study found a link between moderate caffeine consumption and reduced dementia risk, particularly for individuals with high blood pressure.
Mr Eumenis Karafillides, Clinical Dietitian-Nutritionist and Director of the Dietetics Department at Metropolitan General, summarises…
Coffee is the favorite drink of millions of Greeks, accompanying them in many activities during the day and, of course, in their travels. However, there is one important issue that most people ignore or overlook: consuming coffee while driving (as is the case with soft drinks, food, etc.) is prohibited, based on the Road Traffic Code, as it can distract the driver’s attention and endanger the safety of passengers and other road users.
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According to TasteAtlas, a popular online food and beverage guide, Greek coffee makes a strong…
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The coffee that gives us energy and wakes us up in the morning gives this…
Brewing a cup of coffee seems simple, but how often does your coffee look like…
Frothy, tasty and the perfect hit of coffee, it is Greece’s beloved Frappe. Before fancy…
Starbucks is set to introduce its Oleato drinks, which are infused with extra virgin olive…
Mikel Coffee Company had become the absolute trend in coffee making during the difficult years…
NOYNOY is a household name in Greece, with generations of children growing up drinking this…
The European chains that give a vote of confidence to the Greek market – Dozens…
It is Friday morning in the mid-80s when three students of the 3rd Lyceum arrive…
Starting as a pastry shop in 1964, Lentzos experimented with different doses of coffee and…
Coffee is, for many, a favourite drink associated with waking up in the morning. In…
The list of top coffees naturally has a large representation from Italy, but Greek coffees…
For three full days, from 23 to 25 September, the Technopolis of the Municipality of…
Every culture has its collection of superstitions – serious or half-serious, irrational beliefs relating to supernatural rituals performed to ward off ill fortune, bring good luck, foretell the future, heal, or to prevent sickness and accidents. Here is a list of some of our favourite Greek superstitions that you may like to read…just to be safe!
Can a cup of coffee with milk be an anti-inflammatory ‘medicine’? Coffee lovers rejoice – because yes, it can, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen.
It was in 1972, when Grigoris Georgatos decided to realise his dream and create his…
A new study that rated the diet of 1,059 people in Greece has found that an ‘anti-inflammatory’ diet of fruit, vegetables, legumes, tea and coffee lowers the risk of developing dementia later in life by a third.
