Lavender Vanilla Bean Cold Foam Espresso

A dreamy iced espresso with fluffy lavender-vanilla cold foam and sweet honey notes

Looking for a coffee shop favorite you can make at home? This Lavender Vanilla Bean Cold Foam Espresso combines smooth espresso with a cloud-like cold foam that's infused with real vanilla bean and calming lavender. It's like sipping on a coffee dream!

This cafe-worthy drink is surprisingly simple to whip up in your kitchen. Using freshly pulled espresso shots (or strong cold brew), topped with our easy homemade cold foam, and finished with a touch of vanilla bean paste. Perfect for sunny mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite coffee drink!

Super creamy cold foam that's perfectly sweetened
Easy to customize the sweetness and lavender strength
Instagram-worthy layers that look stunning
Café-quality drink at a fraction of the cost

Lavender Vanilla Bean Cold Foam Espresso

A dreamy iced espresso with fluffy lavender-vanilla cold foam and sweet honey notes

Iced Coffee, Cold Foam, Lavender Coffee, Vanilla Bean, Espresso, Cold Brew, Specialty Coffee

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Equipment

Espresso machine or cold brew maker
Handheld milk frother or blender
Fine-mesh strainer
Tall glass
Measuring spoons
Small saucepan

Ingredients

2 shots espresso or 4 oz strong cold brew
1/2 cup nonfat milk
2 tablespoons lavender simple syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Ice cubes
**For Lavender Syrup:**
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender

Instructions

**Make Lavender Syrup:** Combine water, sugar, and lavender in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain and cool completely.
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
Pour espresso shots or cold brew over the ice.
In a separate container, combine cold milk, 1 tablespoon lavender syrup, and vanilla bean paste.
Using a handheld frother or blender, whip until thick and foamy (about 1 minute).
Gently pour the cold foam over the coffee.
Drizzle with remaining lavender syrup if desired.

Pro Tips

Chill your milk overnight for the best cold foam texture
Use culinary-grade lavender to ensure the best flavor
Double-strain the lavender syrup to remove any particles
Make the lavender syrup in advance and store for up to 2 weeks

Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 105mg, Potassium: 375mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 31g, Calcium: 250mg, Iron: 1mg

Iced

Beverage

Drink

American