Last Updated on April 3, 2023 by brewthatcoffee
Starbucks cold foam drinks are a great way to get your caffeine fix at any time of year. Here are our favorites!
Taking the first sip of hot espresso through a cloud of steamed milk never gets old – in fact, it’s one of the reasons a cappuccino remains a cult favorite. However, when the weather warms up, you may lean towards an iced coffee.
The popularity of Starbucks Cold Foam is undeniable. It allows customers to experience the delightful milk mustache even when sipping an ice-cold drink.
15 velvety Starbucks Cold Foam drinks include:
- Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam Brew
- Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte & Cold Foam
- Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam Brew
- Pink Drink with Vanilla Cold Foam
- Iced Chai Tea Latte & Matcha Cold Foam
- Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
- Cold Foam Mocha
- And more
What Is Starbucks Cold Foam?
Starbucks Cold Foam is aerated non-fat milk frothed or whipped in a blender to form a thick, frothy cold cap poured atop iced beverages. The foam created a smooth, velvety layer that lends a mild sweetness with each sip.
Although smooth, creamy, steamed foam has been a trademark of Starbucks since the 1980s, cold foam is an innovative twist that debuted in 2014. The company froths milk without introducing heat, creating a rich, velvety texture without using actual cream.
The secret to cold foam is non-fat milk. When using whole milk, the fat breaks down, resulting in an unstable foam that merges with the beverage. However, fat-free milk creates a more uniform cold foam that holds its shape atop a cold drink for longer.
Cold foam is the perfect finish to an iced beverage, creating layers of rich, creamy texture and flavor without whipped cream’s added calories and sugar. However, like any hot drink, the foam eventually dissipates. So, savor the airy treat with a little haste before it’s too late.
How To Order Cold Foam On The Starbucks App
You can add cold foam to all iced and cold beverages in the Starbucks app. You can even add it to some hot drinks. Adding cold foam to your favorite Starbucks drink is easy as one-two-three.
- Select the beverage you want to order.
- Click the “Customize” tab.
- Scroll until you see “add Cold Foam” under the Toppings category and make your pick.
Starbucks Cold Foam Flavors & Recommended Pairings
Here are the Starbucks Cold Foam flavors and their best pairings.
1. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam is the traditional cold foam flavor, remaining a favorite amongst customers. It has a light, airy texture with mild but bold enough flavors for the subtle sweetness and vanilla notes to shine through.
Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam oftentimes proves that less is more. It has the mildest flavor of all the cold foams. However, the subtle notes make it the most versatile, allowing you to pair it with almost any Starbucks drink.
We recommend pairing it with an Iced Coffee, Cold Brew, or Nitro Cold Brew to enjoy a smooth, velvety coffee that’s more sippable than ever. Alternatively, pair it with bolder, spicier flavors like a Chai Latte, Dark Chocolate Mocha, or Espresso to compliment the drink without stealing its shine.
2. Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
Starbucks Chocolate Cream Cold Foam is a decadent combo of chocolate malt powder blended into Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam until velvety and foamy.
The silky-smooth, bittersweet chocolate foam takes coffee beverages to a whole new level. The irresistible chocolatey kick brings out the coffee’s natural chocolate notes.
The Chocolate Cream Cold Foam is more pronounced than the Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam. So, it doesn’t pair perfectly with all Starbucks drinks. Try pairing it with an Iced Coffee, Ices Espresso, Iced Latte, Cold Brew, and a London Fog Tea Latte.
3. Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam
Starbucks Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam is the perfect savory-meets-sweet combination. The cold foam consists of skim milk, cold cream, salt, and caramel sauce frothed together without additional steam or heat.
Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam is perfect for someone who wants a drink with notes of sweet caramel but without intense sweetness and sugary flavors. The sweet and salty notes pair perfectly with the bitterness of coffee. The foam is sweet enough not to add too many extra syrups and sauces but without being too overpowering.
This rich, velvety cold foam works well in pretty much any coffee drink. We recommend adding it atop a Cold Brew, Iced Americano, Iced Latte, White Mocha, Caramel Cappuccino, and especially an Iced Caramel Macchiato.
4. Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam (Seasonal)
You’ll love the Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam if you’re a sucker for all things fall. Starbucks knows exactly how to celebrate the beauty of falling leaves and changing seasons with its autumn-inspired menu, including Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Cookies, and Cold Foam.
The Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam is made with non-fat milk, cream, vanilla syrup, and pumpkin spice sauce. It’s so good you’ll want to drink it all on its own. It has a creamy, velvety texture and comforting pumpkin flavoring that doesn’t taste too artificial. The cold foam has a more prominent vanilla taste with subtle pumpkin notes.
Hurry and grab a drink topped with a Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam float before Starbucks takes it off the menu. This seasonal favorite complements bold coffee flavors. Add it to your Nitro Cold Brew, Iced Coffee, Chai Latte, Americano, or Cappuccino. Add some chocolate drizzle or brown sugar sweetness for a bit more fall-inspired decadence!
5. Matcha Cold Foam (Secret Menu)
Have you ever heard of Starbucks Matcha Cold Foam – it’s a delicious, eye-catching coffee changer! Starbucks lovers can enjoy an oh-so-green and oh-so-velvety float atop their favorite drinks.
While only part of the secret menu, customers can request the Matcha Cold Foam year-round at Starbucks shops. The barista simply blends a scoop of sweetened matcha powder with Vanilla Sweet Cream, resulting in a sweet drink with notes of matcha.
Try this fun secret menu item with drinks like a Strawberry Coconut Drink, Pink Drink, Iced White Hot Chocolate, Iced Caramel Macchiato, Iced Cappuccino, Chai Tea Latte, and Pumpkin Matcha.
Best Starbucks Cold Foam Drinks, Ranked
1. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
It may seem a bold claim to rank the Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew as the best Starbucks Cold Foam Dink, but its popularity speaks for itself.
Starbucks baristas infuse a slow-steeped custom blend of Starbucks Cold Brew coffee with vanilla syrup. The drink is topped with a float of house-made vanilla sweet cream. It’s sweet, creamy, and irresistibly smooth, but you can still taste the coffee.
A Venti (24-ounce) Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew contains 200 calories, 23 grams sugar, and 275 milligrams caffeine.
How To Personalize Your Drink
- Add Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles to turn your drink into a real treat.
- Add an extra pump of Vanilla Syrup to sweeten the deal, or try Caramel or Hazelnut syrup for a unique twist. The best part of a Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew is that it’s highly customizable.
2. Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte & Vanilla Cold Foam
The Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte is already an irresistibly tasty drink. However, adding a dollop of Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam will surely blow your mind (and tastebuds). The subtle vanilla notes perfectly compliment the sweet, spicy flavors of the cinnamon dolce.
The Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte adds cinnamon dolce syrup and freshly steamed milk to Starbucks espresso and ice. The latte is topped with whipped cream and cinnamon dolce sprinkles. Ask the barista to replace the whipped cream with cold foam to turn it into
A Venti (24-ounce) Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte contains 420 calories, 51 grams sugar, and 225 milligrams caffeine.
How To Personalize Your Drink
- Sweet tooth customers can line the cup with a Caramel Drizzle.
- Replace the drink’s milk with Coconut Milk for a creamy, sweet flavor, or try Almond Milk for a nutty contrast.
3. Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam Brew
You’ll get the best of both with the delicious, sweet-meets-salty Starbucks Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam Brew. The company unveiled the drink in the summer of 2018, and it’s been a major hit ever since.
This refreshing drink is made with Starbucks’ super-smooth cold brew poured over ice and sweetened with vanilla syrup and a touch of caramel. The cold brew is finished off with a boat of salted, caramel-infused cold foam.
A Venti (24-ounce) Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam Brew contains 270 calories, 32 grams sugar, and 275 milligrams caffeine.
How To Personalize Your Drink
- Request a few extra pumps of White Mocha and Caramel Drizzle for the perfect fall drink.
- Try adding a pump of Toffee Nut Syrup and a splash of cream.
4. Pink Drink With Vanilla Sweet Cold Foam
You’ve probably had the pretty pink Starbucks drink pop up on your Instagram several times before. After taking the world by storm, the once-secret menu item made the standard Starbucks menu in 2017 (creatively) called the Starbucks Pink Drink. Adding a layer of rich, velvety cold foam is a pure stroke of genius.
The Starbucks Pink Drink has a Strawberry Açaí Refresher base, freeze-dried strawberries, and creamy coconut milk. Ask your barista to top the drink with a Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam float.
A Venti (24-ounce) Pink Drink contains 200 calories, 36 grams sugar, and 70 milligrams caffeine.
How To Personalize Your Drink
- Add even more pink strawberry goodness by adding Strawberry Puree to your drink.
- Do you love strawberries dipped in chocolate? Switch the Vanilla Cold Foam for Chocolate Cold Foam for a creamy, velvety layer of chocolate cream to complement your Starbucks Pink Drink.
5. Iced Chai Latte With Matcha Cold Foam
Chai and Matcha are a match made in heaven. Order a classic Iced Chai Tea Latte and add a Matcha Cold Foam twist. The Matcha Cold Foam is a secret menu item that can be requested year-round at a Starbucks store.
Starbucks’ sweet and spicy Iced Chai Tea Latte is made with black tea, milk, and ice infused with warming spices like cinnamon and cloves. The drink is topped with a Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam blended with a scoop of green matcha powder.
A Venti (24-ounce) Iced Chai Tea Latte contains 350 calories, 61 grams sugar, and 145 milligrams caffeine.
How To Personalize Your Drink
- During fall, add several pumps of white mocha and pumpkin spice sauce to your match drink.
- Replace the regular milk with Oat milk and the Matcha Cold Foam for Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam. Then, add a few pumps of Hazelnut Syrup to create an iconic Iced Butter Cookie Latte.
6. Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew
If you’re a fan of the number one Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew, you’ll love this too. The nitrogen-infused coffee lends a rich, foamy texture, creating the perfect match with a cold foam topping. The notes of vanilla are subtly sweet but not too rich or sugary.
Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew is made with Nitro Cold Brew served straight from the tap. The coffee is topped with a velvety float of house-made vanilla sweet cream, making it more sippable than ever.
A Grande (16-ounce) Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew contains 70 calories, 4 grams sugar, and 265 milligrams caffeine.
How To Personalize Your Drink
- Lightly sweeten your drink with a drizzle of Honey and splash of Almond milk.
- Replace the Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam with Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam during the fall. Feel free to add some Chocolate Drizzle and Cinnamon Powder.
7. Cold Foam Mocha
If you’re a lover of all things chocolate, then the Cold Foam Mocha is for you. It is a classic, rich Caffe Mocha topped with sweetly satisfying Chocolate Cream Cold Foam instead of whipped cream. The cold foam transforms the drink into a smooth, velvety, more enjoyable drink rather than a sugary sweet one from the whipped cream.
The drink isn’t available on the menu, but creating it at the shop or the app is straightforward. Have the barista make a classic Caffe Mocha with Starbucks’ full-bodied espresso mixed with steamed milk and bittersweet mocha sauce. Then ask the barista to replace the whipped cream with the Chocolate Cream Cold Foam.
A Venti (20-ounce) Cold Foam Mocha contains 450 calories, 45 grams sugar, and 185 milligrams caffeine.
How To Personalize Your Drink
- You can’t go wrong with more chocolate. Top your Cold Foam Mocha with Chocolate Drizzle.
- Raspberry and chocolate are a heavenly match. A few pumps of Raspberry Syrup are guaranteed to improve your cold mocha drink.
8. Iced White Chocolate Mocha & Cold Foam
Replace the bittersweet dark mocha sauce with the white mocha sauce for a sweeter drink. Many Starbucks lovers say the Iced White Chocolate Mocha tastes like sweetened condensed milk.
The drink is made with the signature Starbucks espresso mixed with white chocolate sauce and milk, and of course, ice. Instead of finishing it off with whipped cream, try the Chocolate Cream or Matcha Cold Foam for supreme delight.
A Venti (24-ounce) Iced White Chocolate Mocha contains 560 calories, 70 grams sugar, and 225 milligrams caffeine.
How To Personalize Your Drink
- The standard White Chocolate Mocha recipe is made with 2% dairy, but you can ask the barista to use almond or Coconut Milk as a healthier alternative.
- Add a few pumps of Peppermint Syrup if you’re feeling festive.
9. Iced London Fog Tea Latte & Cold Foam
We love a tasty tea latte, whether chai or London Fog tea. They are the perfect light afternoon pick-me-up after a coffee-heavy morning. The Iced London Fog Tea Latte is especially delicious when adorned with a Cold Foam float.
The Iced London Fog Tea Latte is made with Earl Gray tea, steamed milk, ice, and vanilla syrup. The drink is bright and citrusy, with hints of bergamot and lavender. Our favorite is the Salted Caramel Cold Foam, but feel free to experiment with different flavors.
A Venti (24-ounce) Iced White Chocolate Mocha contains 210 calories, 37 grams sugar, and 40 milligrams caffeine.
How To Personalize Your Drink
- Skip the ice and enjoy a warm, soothing London Fog Tea Latte with cold foam.
- Add a drizzle of Honey to sweeten your tea.
10. Pumpkin Cold Foam Chai Latte
A Chai Latte is the perfect way to welcome the changing leaves and chilly autumn weather, whether drunk as a morning brew or late afternoon treat. It’s an ideal alternative to the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte when you’ve had enough of the too-sweet drink. Kick your drink up a notch this fall with the Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam.
Starbucks Chai Latte is black tea infused with warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, steamed milk, and a Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam float.
A Venti (20-ounce) Chai Latte contains 310 calories, 53 grams sugar, and 120 milligrams caffeine.
How To Personalize Your Drink
- It doesn’t matter whether the cold is seeping in yet; a Chai Latte matches every season. Try a Vanilla or Matcha Cold Foam if you can’t wait for autumn to come back around.
- Add extra Cinnamon Powder to your drink to increase the warm, spicy notes.
11. Iced Matcha Tea Latte With Cold Foam
Order a vibrant green Iced Matcha Tea Latte with a Cold Foam float – green has never tasted this good! Starbucks Matcha Lattes boasts a smooth, creamy texture with just the right sweetness to win you over. The unique, earthy taste still shines through, while the added sweetener and milk tame the bitter flavors.
The drink is made with sweetened matcha powder and served with milk over ice. We recommend adding the Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam or going all green with a Matcha Cold Foam. The Salted and Chocolate Colm Foam may clash with the matcha flavors.
A Venti (24-ounce) Iced Matcha Tea Latte contains 280 calories, 39 grams sugar, and 110 milligrams caffeine.
How To Personalize Your Drink
- Replace the milk with coconut milk and add a pump of Pineapple Ginger Syrup for an exotic twist.
- Create a Cha Cha Latte by replacing the classic syrups in a Matcha Tea Latte with Chai Syrup.
12. Iced Caramel Macchiato With Cold Foam
The Caramel Macchiato is a hug in a mug. The delicious vanilla meets caramel is a sweet, comforting combo that changes the world of coffee. While the drink doesn’t fall short of perfect, adding a float of Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam can only improve things.
The drink combines Starbucks full-bodied espresso with milk, ice, and vanilla syrup, topped with a sweet caramel drizzle and a cloud of Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam.
A Venti (24-ounce) Iced Matcha Tea Latte contains 350 calories, 49 grams sugar, and 225 milligrams caffeine.
How To Personalize Your Drink
- Turn your drink into an iced toffee by subbing the Vanilla Syrup for Toffee Nut Syrup.
- Go wild and substitute the Vanilla Syrup and Caramel Drizzle for White Mocha and Mocha Drizzle to create a mouth-watering Marble Mocha Macchiato.
13. Matcha Cold Foam Iced Caffe Americano
The Matcha Cold Foam Iced Caffe Americano took social media by storm after becoming a sensational hit in Malaysia. The green foam and black coffee may seem strange but don’t say no until you try it at least once.
To create a rich cup of coffee with depth and nuance, espresso shots are topped with cold water and served over ice. Adding a float of Match Cold Foam turns the drink into a bold, creamy, unexpected work of art.
A Venti (24-ounce) Matcha Cold Foam Iced Caffe Americano contains 15 calories, 0 grams sugar, and 300 milligrams caffeine.
How To Personalize Your Drink
- If you find the green too queer, try the Iced Caffe Americano with a Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam.
- Add a pump or two of Cane Sugar to add extra sweetness to your drink.
14. Blonde Vanilla Latte With Cold Foam
Lattes are classic, beloved Starbucks drinks. Adding a float of Cold Foam makes it a hundred times better! Almost any Cold Foam flavor – vanilla to salted caramel and matcha – will complement the smooth flavor of the Starbucks Blonde Espresso.
The Blonde Vanilla Latte is made with Starbucks’ extra-smooth Blonde Espresso, vanilla syrup, and steamed milk. Ask the barista for a Cold Foam float for a sweet, velvety drink.
A Venti (20-ounce) Blonde Vanilla Latte contains 320 calories, 44 grams sugar, and 170 milligrams caffeine.
How To Personalize Your Drink
- Enjoy your drink over ice for a cold, refreshing Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte on warmer days.
- Add a pump of Cinnamon Dolce for sweet notes of butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon that evoke the feeling of a handcrafted dessert.
15. Oleato Golden Foam Cold Brew
We cannot end off without mentioning the newly launched “coffee meets olive oil” Oleato beverages. The alchemy of Starbucks coffee beans and superior Partanna extra virgin olive oil creates a brand-new experience for coffee lovers.
The drink takes on a unique depth and dimension that simply must be tasted and tested to be believed. The Partanna-infused Cold Foam contrasts with the dark, velvety cold brew, creating an inviting aroma, subtle sweetness, and beautiful waterfall effect that cascades through the brew.
A Venti (24-ounce) Oleate Golden Foam Cold Brew contains 400 calories, 24 grams sugar, and 275 milligrams caffeine.
How To Personalize Your Drink
- Replace the Cold Brew with a Blonde Espresso Roast for a smoother, sweeter flavor.
- Add a splash of creamy Oat Milk for a velvety, smooth drink.
Starbucks Cold Foam Drinks FAQs
Conclusion
Enjoy taste testing our 15 favorite Starbucks Cold Foam drinks. However, remember, you can add Starbucks Cold Foam to almost any Starbucks – the sky is your limit.
Resources
https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2018/introducing-cold-foam-at-starbucks/
https://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/hot-coffees
https://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/oleato