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Why Iced Coffee is the Ultimate Summer Refresh: 55% of French Fans Can't Get Enough

Are you among the 83% of French adults who enjoy coffee daily? For 76%, it's the perfect morning ritual—some even swear by "Don't talk to me before my coffee!" Nearly half (49%) reach for an afternoon cup for that essential boost. But as summer heatwaves hit, hot drinks take a backseat to thirst-quenching chills. Enter iced or frappé coffee: 55% of French people are fans, jumping to 62% among those under 35.

On the Spot or To-Go

It's no wonder chains like Starbucks spotlight iced options on menus—from iconic Frappuccinos to Doubleshot Iced Coffee Classic, Doubleshot Iced Coffee Vanilla, and Nitro with vanilla cold foam. Cafés across France serve them up fresh, while supermarkets stock grab-and-go versions from Starbucks, Alpro (almond, soy-caramel, and coconut plant-based drinks), Nescafé (three Shakissimo flavors), and Miko's innovative Café Zéro. Craving more? Whip up homemade batches, even decaf.

*Based on a Harris Interactive study for Starbucks, surveying 1,008 adults aged 18+.