Cold brew · 5 min · easy · serves 1
Vanilla Cold Foam Coffee
Iced coffee crowned with a thick, slow-sinking layer of vanilla cold foam. The foam takes thirty seconds with a handheld frother and cold milk — the trick is using milk with a little protein.
dairy-free optiondecaf-friendly
Ingredients
- Cold brew or chilled strong coffee200 ml
- Cold milk (2% dairy or barista oat)60 ml
- Vanilla extract1/4 tsp
- Simple syrup or maple syrup1 tsp
- Ice cubes1 full glass
Equipment
- Handheld milk frother
- Small jar or cup for foaming
- Tall glass
Method
0 of 3 steps done
Gear this recipe uses
Milk tools
Handheld milk frother (sample)
A battery whisk that turns warm milk into café-style foam in twenty seconds. The highest joy-per-dollar accessory for anyone who orders lattes but brews at home.
Best for: Latte-style drinks at homeBest for: Cold foam for iced coffeeBest for: Gifting
Worth knowing: Foam, not true steamed microfoam
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Cold brew
1 L cold brew filter jar (sample)
A mason-style jar with a fine mesh core: coarse grounds in, fridge overnight, smooth low-acid concentrate out. The simplest possible entry into iced coffee season.
Best for: Iced coffee all weekBest for: Sensitive stomachsBest for: Zero-effort brewing
Worth knowing: 16-hour lead time — no same-morning coffee
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