How to Make Cold Foam at Home: A Barista-Style Guide

By Cyrille Aquino

Last Updated Jul 15, 2025

Cold foam is a creamy, frothy topping that adds a luxurious texture to iced beverages like cold brew and iced lattes. Unlike traditional steamed milk foam, cold foam is made without heat, resulting in a light, velvety layer that sits beautifully atop your drink. The best part? You can easily make it at home with just a few ingredients and tools, and pair it perfectly with Javvy Coffee’s smooth concentrates for an effortless café-style experience.

What Is Cold Foam?

Cold foam is frothed milk that’s been aerated into a thick, creamy topping for cold drinks. Typically made with nonfat milk for foam stability, it can be flavored with vanilla syrup, caramel, or even pumpkin spice.

This silky layer became famous thanks to major coffee chains like Starbucks, but now, you can recreate it in seconds with Javvy Coffee Concentrates. Just froth your milk, pour over your favorite Javvy Cold brew or Iced latte, and enjoy.

Tools You'll Need

Milk Frother – A handheld electric frother makes light work of foaming.

French Press – Works great for manually frothing milk in batches.

Mason Jar with Lid – In a pinch, shake vigorously to create foam.

Pro Tip: Keep it cold! Cold milk froths best, and it pairs especially well with cold brew made from Javvy Coffee Concentrate.

Basic Cold Foam Recipe

Ingredients:

¼ cup nonfat milk (or milk alternative)

1 tsp simple syrup or flavored syrup (e.g., vanilla)

Optional: A Dash of vanilla extract

Instructions:

Pour cold milk into your frothing device.

Add syrup and extract if desired.

Froth until the mixture doubles in volume and becomes silky smooth.

Spoon the foam over your iced Javvy coffee, cold brew, or latte.

If using a French press, pump the plunger repeatedly. If using a jar, shake vigorously for 30–60 seconds.

Flavor Variations to Try with Javvy Coffee

Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam: Blend 1 cup cream, ½ cup milk, 6 tbsp vanilla syrup. Pairs perfectly with Javvy’s French Vanilla Concentrate.

Pumpkin Spice Foam: Add 1–2 tbsp pumpkin spiced syrup to the milk. Try this with Javvy Mocha or Original.

Salted Caramel Foam: Use caramel syrup + a pinch of sea salt. Works wonders on Javvy Caramel Brûlée.

Chocolate Cold Foam: Add 1 tbsp chocolate syrup—ideal over Javvy Mocha Concentrate for a frothy mocha.

Tips for Perfect Cold Foam

Always Use Cold Milk: For best results, chill your milk before frothing.

Choose Milk Based on Texture Preference:

Nonfat = airy and stable

Whole milk = creamy and rich

Alt milks (like oat or almond) = lighter, slightly nutty foam

Don’t Overfroth: Stop when the foam is thick but smooth—avoid big bubbles.

Serving Suggestions (With a Javvy Twist)

Pair your cold foam with these iced beverages using Javvy Coffee:

Iced Coffee: A base of Javvy Original or Mocha, topped with vanilla foam.

Cold Brew: Add Salted Caramel Foam to Javvy Caramel Brûlée Cold Brew.

Iced Latte: Mix milk + Javvy Coffee Concentrate, then finish with chocolate cold foam.

💡 Bonus: Use Javvy Protein Coffee for a fitness-friendly, frothy pre-workout pick-me-up!

Conclusion

Making cold foam at home is a simple, rewarding way to elevate your coffee experience. Whether you're perfecting your vanilla sweet cream or experimenting with bold flavors, cold foam brings barista-quality luxury to your kitchen.

And with Javvy Coffee’s clean, convenient concentrates, you don’t just save time, you unlock endless flavor combinations without sacrificing quality.

No brewing. No waiting. Just pour, froth, and enjoy.

Explore all flavor options at javvycoffee.com