Matcha Cold Foam
on Apr 12, 2025
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This super easy recipe will have you pouring delicious matcha green tea cold foam on top of all your iced drinks in just 2 minutes!
Recipe Summary
- Matcha cold foam is a cold, green, frothy topping for iced drinks. It’s made with heavy cream, milk, vanilla syrup, and matcha (green tea powder). The texture of cold foam is velvety and smooth.
- Cold foam is made in a special blender at Starbucks but it can easily be recreated at home in a French press or with a handheld milk frother.
- With only 4 ingredients, this recipe makes 1 serving of matcha cold foam in just 2 minutes.
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Note from Jee
When I was a barista, one of the first things I learned was in how to make microfoam for drinks. Microfoam is velvety smooth foam that’s made by creating tiny, uniform bubbles in the milk.
I tested a few ways to make microfoam at home and the best was with a French press. Another, was an electric milk frother that has a cold foam setting.
A handheld milk frother also works but doesn’t create uniform bubbles like the other 2 but I like using it if I want to do less dishes since it’s so much easier to clean.
Ingredient Notes
- Heavy cream: Cream gives cold foam that frothy texture. It’s not possible to make cold foam at home without the heavy cream.
- 2% milk: Milk is used to thin out the cream a little to make it pourable. Starbucks uses 2% milk but any milk can be used.
- Matcha: I prefer to use unsweetened matcha since the quality is better.
- Vanilla syrup: Store-bought or homemade vanilla syrup will sweeten and flavor the cold foam.
For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Put all the ingredient into a French press. Mix well.
Matcha can clump, so whisk or mix the matcha in the cream and milk. A handheld milk frother does the job quick.
Step 2: Place lid and move the plunger up and down. The cold foam will increase in volume.
Expert Tips
- Use matcha in the $30-$50 range for any matcha drinks made with milk. Any less expensive and it’ll be more brown than green in color.
- Remember that cold foam will increase in volume as it froths, so be sure not to overfill the French press.
- Don’t underfill the French press either, or the plunger won’t reach the ingredients and it won’t create cold foam. Make sure the filter is touching the liquid before moving the plunger.
- Cold foam can be stored in a refrigerator for up to 2 days but it’s best to use it right away.
- Matcha cold foam can be topped on any iced drink in place of milk or sweeteners to give your drinks a sweet matcha taste.
Related
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- Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
- Hibiscus Cold Foam
- Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam
- Salted Caramel Cold Foam
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Matcha Cold Foam
Ingredients
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon matcha
- 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
Instructions
- Put heavy cream, milk, matcha, and vanilla syrup into a French press. Mix well.Matcha can clump, so whisk or mix the matcha in the cream and milk.¼ cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons 2% milk, 1 teaspoon matcha, 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
- Place lid and move the plunger up and down 40 times.The cold foam will increase in volume.
- Pour matcha cold foam on top of an iced drink.
Notes
- Use matcha in the $30-$50 range for any matcha drinks made with milk. Any less expensive and it’ll be more brown than green in color.
- Remember that cold foam will increase in volume as it froths, so be sure not to overfill the French press.
- Don’t underfill the French press either, or the plunger won’t reach the ingredients and it won’t create cold foam. Make sure the filter is touching the liquid before moving the plunger.
- Cold foam can be stored in a refrigerator for up to 2 days but it’s best to use it right away.
- Matcha cold foam can be topped on any iced drink in place of milk or sweeteners to give your drinks a sweet matcha taste.
- I tested a few ways to make microfoam at home and the best was with a French press. Another good option is an electric milk frother that has a cold foam setting.
- A handheld milk frother also works but doesn’t create uniform bubbles like the other 2 but I like using it if I want to do less dishes since it’s so much easier to clean.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Excellent recipes, much needed tips along with the most detailed explanation and theory behind the recipe. Thank you so much!
This is actually spot on and really delicious. It’s quick and easy, and it makes a great addition to a homemade matcha latte. 10/10, definitely recommend trying it.