How to Make Cold Foam
Cold foam is lightly aerated cold milk that floats on iced drinks. You don't need a steam wand - a hand frother or a tight-lidded jar shakes up silky foam in seconds.
Our top pick
Barista Oat Milk
Foams cold better than regular.
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Quick comparison
| Pick | Why we like it | |
|---|---|---|
| Barista Oat Milk | Foams cold better than regular. | View → |
| Hand Frother | Whips cold milk into foam fast. | View → |
| Whole Milk | Classic cold foam base. | View → |
Barista Oat Milk
Editor’s PickFoams cold better than regular.
- + Cold foam
- + Creamy
- − Pricey
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Whips cold milk into foam fast.
- + Fast
- + Cheap
- − Batteries
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Classic cold foam base.
- + Froths
- + Creamy
- − Dairy
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Buying advice
Froth cold milk 15-20 seconds, then pour over your iced coffee. Sweeten with vanilla syrup before frothing if you like.
FAQ
Best milk cold?
Barista oat or whole dairy.
Jar method?
Shake hard 30s; less stable foam.
On hot drinks?
Use frothed warm milk instead.
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