what is cold foam

Cold foam is a light and frothy milk-based topping typically served over cold brew, iced coffee, or iced tea. Unlike the hot steamed foam you’d find on a latte or cappuccino, cold foam is made by vigorously aerating milk using a blender, special frothing device, or a French press or by simply shaking milk in a jar. The ideal cold foam is both fluffy and pourable; it seeps gradually into your preferred coffee drink or iced beverage over time. Cold foam is frothed milk (or nondairy milk alternative), often flavored with a sweetener and extract. It simulates the frothy topping of the steamed milk in a latte or cappuccino, but at a cold temperature so it doesn’t melt when hitting the drink. Cold foam sits atop a drink with a thick, frothy texture. Cold foam is made by frothing milk without the use of heat or steam, resulting in a thick and creamy meringue-like topping that’s ideal for layering over the top of iced cold brew, nitro coffee, and iced lattes. There are different ways to make cold foam, including using a blender, special frothing device, or a French press, or by simply shaking milk in a jar.