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Cold brew coffee topped with homemade cold foam. cold foam recipe

Cold Foam

Cold foam is a frothy, creamy topping made by frothing milk without heat. It's perfect for adding a velvety texture to iced coffee, cold brew, or even tea-based drinks.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverage Topping
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 50 kcal

Equipment

  • Milk Frother or French Press or Blender

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cold milk whole milk, 2%, or non-dairy alternatives like oat milk
  • sweetener to taste simple syrup, vanilla syrup, or flavored syrups (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Ensure the milk is cold for better frothing.
  • Use a milk frother, French press, or blender to froth the milk until it becomes light and airy.
  • If desired, add sweetener to taste and froth again to incorporate.
  • Pour the cold foam over your iced coffee, cold brew, or tea.

Notes

For best results, use milk with some fat content (like 2% or whole). Frothing oat milk or almond milk also works well. Cold foam adds a smooth, café-style finish to your drinks at home.
Keyword Coffee Topping, Cold Foam, Iced Drinks, Milk Froth, Non-Dairy