How to Make Cold Foam

Sep 16, 2025
by Adrianna Gorczany
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PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

0 mins
TOTAL TIME

5 mins
SERVING

2 People
VIEWS

6

Elevate your iced coffee experience with a velvety cloud of cold foam. This simple technique transforms your everyday brew into a cafe-worthy indulgence, adding a touch of sweetness and a luxurious texture that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1/4 cup skim milk or almond milk (for a dairy-free option)

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla simple syrup (adjust to your desired sweetness)

2 cups cold brew coffee or iced coffee (or your preferred amount)

Freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon (optional, for a warm, aromatic finish)

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

2 g
Cholesterol

1 mg
Fiber

0 g
Protein

1 g
Saturated Fat

0 g
Sodium

18 mg
Sugar

2 g
Fat

0 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Gather all your ingredients. (2 minutes)

02

Step

In a small measuring cup, combine the milk and vanilla simple syrup. (1 minute)

03

Step

Submerge the end of a milk frother into the milk mixture. (1 minute)

04

Step

Froth until the mixture transforms into a consistently foamy cloud. This typically takes 15-20 seconds for skim milk or 2-3 minutes for almond milk, depending on the frother's power. (3 minutes)

05

Step

Divide the cold brew or iced coffee between two chilled glass mugs. (2 minutes)

06

Step

Gently spoon the cold foam over the coffee, allowing it to cascade and create a beautiful layered effect. (1 minute)

07

Step

If desired, sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon for an extra touch of flavor and aroma. (1 minute)

08

Step

Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful contrast of cold coffee and creamy foam. (1 minute)

For a thicker cold foam, try using heavy cream or a combination of milk and cream.
Experiment with different flavored syrups to create your own signature cold foam variations. Lavender, caramel, or hazelnut would all be delicious!
If you don't have a milk frother, you can use a French press or even a whisk to create cold foam, although it may require more effort and time.
Chilling your glass mugs beforehand will help keep your cold brew and cold foam at the perfect temperature.

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