Iced Matcha with Vanilla Bean Cold Foam
I love a good vanilla bean cold foam on my iced coffee or matcha, but paying $6 for one every day? No thanks. That’s why I started making this vanilla bean cold foam iced matcha at home. It’s creamy, lightly sweet, and full of cozy vanilla flavor, but so much cheaper and healthier. Best of all, it’s ready in less than 5 minutes.
This drink combines earthy matcha green tea with a creamy layer of homemade vanilla bean cold foam. The cold foam is made with half & half, milk, a touch of vanilla extract, and vanilla bean paste. Just simple ingredients that you might already have at home. To make it, you’ll froth the cold foam ingredients until thick and fluffy, then pour it over iced matcha. You’re left with a drink that tastes indulgent but is actually balanced and refreshing.
The best part about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can also add the vanilla bean cold foam to iced coffee, cold brew, or even black or green iced tea. It’s the perfect at-home upgrade to your everyday drink, and it costs a fraction of what you’d spend at a coffee shop. Skip the coffee shop line and make this at home, your wallet (and taste buds) will thank you!
If you’re looking for more cold foam recipes, be sure to check out this cozy pumpkin spice cold foam!
Iced Matcha with Vanilla Bean Cold Foam
Equipment
- 1 handheld frother
Ingredients
- 1-2 tsp matcha powder (based on personal preference)
- 1 tsp honey
- 1.5 tbsp half & half
- 1.5 tbsp skim milk (can also sub a plant-based milk that contains a thickening agent)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Whisk your matcha powder with a little bit of hot water with a wooden whisk or handheld frother until matcha is fully dissolved.
- Add honey and whisk or froth again to combine.
- Pour matcha over ice and add enough cold water to fill your glass to about 1" from the top.
- In a separate glass, add half & half, milk, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean paste.
- Use handheld frother to froth for about 30 seconds or until fluffy.
- Immediately pour over iced matcha.
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