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Even better, you can make it at home! Here’s how to make classic cold foam: a DIY Starbucks recipe so you can enjoy this treat at home using nothing but skim milk and simple syrup. We love it atop a glass of cold brew! The foam has a thick, frothy texture, and gradually settles in as you sip it. Because it’s made with nonfat milk, it adds only a handful of calories to the drink. But the lightly sweet crema topping has a major pay-off in texture! If you’ve had this one at Starbucks, you know: cold foam makes any iced coffee that much better. If you’re wondering (because we were), sweet cream cold foam is a variation made with milk, heavy cream, and vanilla syrup, whereas cold foam is made with nonfat milk. Try this sweet cream cold foam recipe.
Grab a milk frother (or French press). The best way to make Starbucks cold foam at home is using a handheld milk frother. At only $8.00, it’s the best tool for making thick, fluffy foam and is worth the purchase. (Hey, that’s just 16 Starbucks orders of the stuff!). A French press is your next best bet. We don’t recommend a whisk: it makes foam with large bubbles and a loose texture. Froth for 15 to 20 seconds. Add skim milk and simple syrup to a tall cup and froth until very fluffy. It takes only about 15 seconds to whip up into a thick foam. (For the French press instructions, go to How to Froth Milk.)
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