Matcha Cold Foam (3 Ways: Dairy, Oat, and No-Cream)

Matcha Cold Foam (3 Ways: Dairy, Oat, and No-Cream)

Matcha cold foam adds flavour and texture to iced drinks without needing café equipment.

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Ingredients

• 2 tsp sifted matcha powder (about 4g)
• 40ml hot water (about 75°C)
• 120ml double cream or barista oat cream
• 60ml milk of choice
• 1-2 tsp syrup (optional)

Method

1. Whisk matcha with hot water until fully smooth.
2. Add cream, milk, and syrup.
3. Froth 20-30 seconds to a soft, pourable foam.
4. Spoon or pour over iced drinks and serve.

Three versions that work reliably

1) Classic dairy foam

Use double cream + whole milk for the thickest, most stable texture.

2) Oat-based foam

Use barista oat cream + oat milk. Sweetness is naturally higher, so reduce syrup.

3) No-cream lighter foam

Use only barista milk and froth longer. It will be lighter and less stable but still works.

How to keep foam thick (not watery)

• Sift matcha first.
• Keep liquids cold before frothing.
• Do not over-thin with extra water.
• Froth just to soft peaks; over-frothing can collapse texture.

Best drinks to top with matcha cold foam

• iced vanilla latte
• iced hojicha
• cold brew coffee
• strawberry milk

For another warm-weather format, try matcha lemonade.

FAQ

Can readers make this without a frother?

Yes. Shake in a sealed jar for 30-45 seconds, then rest 30 seconds before pouring.

Why is the foam grainy?

Usually unsifted matcha or water that is too cool when making the base.

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