Starbucks Cold Foam Luxurious (Print Version)

Rich cold foam with creamy texture and vanilla notes, ideal for enhancing iced beverages.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cold Foam

01 - 1/3 cup cold heavy cream
02 - 2 tablespoons cold 2% milk
03 - 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup (store-bought or homemade)

# Directions:

01 - Pour the cold heavy cream, 2% milk, and vanilla syrup into a tall, narrow glass or milk frother.
02 - Use a handheld milk frother, electric whisk, or shake in a sealed jar vigorously for 30 to 60 seconds until the mixture thickens, smoothens, and doubles in volume.
03 - Spoon the cold foam gently over iced coffee or cold brew and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like the expensive coffee shop version but costs pennies and takes less time than your commute.
  • Once you nail the technique, you'll find yourself making it multiple times a week because it's that easy and that good.
  • The whole thing comes together while your coffee is still cold, no waiting or complicated equipment required.
02 -
  • Temperature is everything—if your cream or milk isn't cold from the fridge, the foam will collapse within minutes because warmth breaks down the air structure you've worked to create.
  • Don't over-whip past the thick, smooth stage or you'll end up with broken foam that separates back into liquid, which I learned the hard way on morning number three.
03 -
  • A milk frother is a one-step wonder that takes the guesswork out of whipping, and at under fifteen dollars, it becomes the best small kitchen investment you'll make if you drink cold coffee regularly.
  • If you prefer a lighter, airier foam, increase the milk ratio slightly—more milk means bigger air bubbles and a fluffier texture that some people find more satisfying than the dense cream version.
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