History
The name "Frappuccino" is a Starbucks trademark that appeared in the 1990s. It came from the combination of the words "frappe" (frappe is a cold coffee drink popular in Greece) and "cappuccino".
The taste of "Mocha" is a combination of coffee and chocolate, inspired by the Yemeni port of Mocha, from where chocolate-aromatic coffee was exported in the past.
🧪 Composition (example for 1 grande - 473 ml)
Espresso or coffee
Milk
Ice
Mocha syrup (chocolate)
Sugar
Whipped cream
Sometimes - caramel, chocolate chips, stabilizers and emulsifiers
✅ Benefit
Caffeine - helps to cheer up, improves concentration.
Calcium and proteins are from milk.
Endorphins - chocolate can improve mood.
Sometimes - the addition of antioxidants from cocoa.
⚠️ Harm
A lot of sugar - 40-60 g in one glass, can cause glucose jumps.
High calorie content - up to 400-500 kcal, almost like a full lunch.
Caffeine - if consumed excessively, it can cause anxiety, insomnia, rapid heartbeat.
Artificial additives - depending on the recipe.
Interesting:
Variations of frappuccino include decaffeint, vegan (on vegetable milk), protein and even "healthy" versions with reduced sugar.
Starbucks in the 2010s began to add seasonal flavors such as "Pumpkin Spice", "S'mores", "Peppermint Mocha".