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How to Make Cold Foam (Without Selling Your Soul To Starbucks)

  • June 13, 2025
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  • Sean Murray

(Without Selling Your Soul to Starbucks)

Cold foam isn’t magic. It’s just milk—frothed like it’s auditioning for a fancy cocktail bar—then dropped on top of iced coffee like it pays rent. And yeah... it kind of slaps.

But here's the thing: you don’t need a green apron or a $6 receipt to get the good stuff.

Here’s how to whip it up at home like you’ve done it a hundred times:

1. Start Simple: Your Foam Arsenal

  • ¼ cup cold milk (whole milk = creamy, oat milk = respectable)

  • A splash of something sweet: vanilla syrup, maple, even plain sugar water if that’s the vibe

Pro move: Mix whole milk with a little 2% or half-and-half. It hits that creamy-smooth sweet spot without getting weird.


2. Froth Like You Mean It

Pick your weapon:

  • Milk frother: Press. Walk away. Feel smug.

  • French press: Add milk, then plunge like you're CPR-ing a latte.

  • Mason jar: Shake it like you’re pitching it to Shark Tank. Stop when your arm’s sore and the foam looks thick, not bubbly.


3. Pour + Flex

Pour the foam over cold brew or iced coffee. Let it drift down slow—like soft serve in slow motion. Take a sip. Suddenly, your kitchen’s a pop-up café and you’re the head barista.


Bonus Flavor Moves:

  • Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the milk before frothing. Instant seasonal shift.

  • Want mocha vibes? A teaspoon of cocoa powder + your sweetener of choice. Breakfast just became dessert-adjacent.

And that’s it. Cold foam, no drive-thru, no spelling your name with a “Z.” Just pure, DIY iced coffee luxury.

Cold Brew Crew is here to stay. Order a bag and enjoy.