How to Make Cold Foam

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Cold foam being poured over iced coffee.

This handmade Cold Foam will make you happy if you enjoy those creamy, foamy café drinks! This light, airy, and flawlessly smooth cold foam gives any iced coffee or tea a lovely, velvety texture. The best aspect is that it is Made in about five minutes; it requires no sophisticated tools!

Why You Would Like This Recipe

  • Café-Quality at Home: Get that ideal foamy topping free from the cost of a coffee cafe.
  • Add vanilla, caramel, or cinnamon for a great variation.
  • Easy and quick ready in about five minutes with basic ingredients.
  • Perfect for Any Drink, it compliments matcha, cold brew, iced coffee, and more.

Looking for another coffee-inspired recipe? Try this Pistachio Butter for a nutty, flavorful spread to pair with your coffee!

Ingredients

Making light and creamy cold foam will need the following:

  • For foaming: nonfat or 2% milk performs best. Cold Milk.
  • Added added richness and a velvety texture: heavy cream (optional)
  • Choice of Sweetener or Vanilla Syrup: Provides a trace of sweet taste.
  • Optional for additional taste variations: cinnamon or caramel syrup.

👉 The complete ingredient list with measurements is in the recipe card below!

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Methods for Creating Cold Foam

First step: Pick your milk.

  • Use cool nonfat, or 2% milk, for optimal results. Add a dash of heavy cream if you like a richer, creamier texture.

Second step: Add sweetener (optional).

  • To give your chilled foam some sweetness, toss in vanilla, caramel syrup, or a bit of honey.

Third: Froth the milk.

Choose your technique to get such foamy, airy texture:

  • Pour the milk into a frother, then combine for 20 to 30 seconds until thick and foaming.
  • Pour milk into a cup, then froth until it thickens using a handheld frother.
  • Blend milk on high for 15 to 20 seconds to produce a smooth, airy texture.
  • Shake vigorously in a Mason Jar for thirty to forty-five seconds until foaming.

Step 4: Present and Enjoy

  • Drizzle the cold foam over your preferred tea, cold brew, or iced coffee, and sip a café-style beverage at home!
How to Make Cold Foam-Step-by-step process of making cold foam.
Learn how to make cold foam at home using a simple milk frother in just minutes.

Expert Advice on Creating Cold Foam

  • Use cold milk; the milk froths better when it is colder.
  • Choose the right milk; whole milk won’t froth either; nonfat and 2% milk provide the best foam.
  • If you use a jar, shake it a little longer for more foam.
  • Try seasonal variants using cinnamon, caramel, or even pumpkin spice.

How Should One Present?

  • Iced coffee or cold brew is the perfect creamy topping for your morning drink.
  • Matcha or Chai Tea gives iced teas a delicious, foamy touch.
  • Try over Flavored Lattes on an iced vanilla, caramel, or mocha latte.
  • Add a dash of cocoa powder and sprinkle some on top for a mocha variation.

Make Ahead and Organization for Storage

Maintaining Leftovers

  • Though you may keep cold foam in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, it tastes best fresh. Shake or froth it briefly before using it.

Freezing

  • Cold foam loses texture when thawed, thus it does not freeze well.

Refrothing

  • Just re-froth your foam deflates with a milk frother or blender for a few seconds.
Different cold foam flavors displayed in glass cups.
Customize your cold foam with delicious flavors like vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, and matcha.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I substitute plant-based milk?
    Indeed! Though they won’t froth as much as dairy milk, oat and almond milk do nicely.
  • How might one sweeten cold foam?
    Great flavors are vanilla syrup, honey, caramel syrup, or even a bit of maple syrup.
  • Does making cold foam call for particular tools?
    Not at all. The magic will come from a hand frother, blender, or mason jar.
  • Could I make this without heavy cream?
    Undoubtedly! Optional, and the only added richness is heavy cream.

Conclusion

This homemade cold foam is the best way to improve your iced coffee game! A smooth, velvety coffeehouse-style pleasure right at home is yours with just a few ingredients and basic foaming techniques. Sounds great! ☆✨

Cold foam being poured over iced coffee.

How to Make Cold Foam

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Light, frothy, and creamy, this homemade cold foam is the perfect topping for iced coffee, cold brew, or tea. Easy to make with just a few ingredients!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine Cafe-Style
Servings 1 serving
Calories 35 kcal

Equipment

  • Milk Frother (Handheld or Electric)
  • Blender (Optional)
  • Mason Jar (For Shaking Method)

Ingredients
  

Base

  • 1/2 cup cold milk preferably nonfat or 2%
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream optional, for extra richness

Flavoring (Optional)

  • 1 tsp vanilla syrup or sweetener of choice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon or caramel syrup optional, for flavor variations

Instructions
 

  • Choose Your Milk: Use cold nonfat or 2% milk for the best frothing results. If you prefer a richer texture, add a splash of heavy cream.
  • Add Sweetener (Optional): Mix in vanilla syrup, caramel syrup, or a touch of honey to sweeten your cold foam.
  • Froth the Milk:
  • Using a Milk Frother: Pour the milk into a frother and blend for 20-30 seconds until thick and foamy.
  • Using a Handheld Frother: Place milk in a cup and use a frother to blend until it thickens.
  • Using a Blender: Blend milk on high for 15-20 seconds to create a smooth, airy texture.
  • Using a Mason Jar: Shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds until foamy.
  • Serve & Enjoy: Pour the cold foam over iced coffee, cold brew, or tea and enjoy a creamy, café-style drink at home!

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a dash of cinnamon, a drizzle of caramel, or even a pinch of cocoa powder for a mocha twist!
Keyword Coffee Topping, Cold Foam, Creamy Foam