Earl Grey Cold Foam

This Earl Grey Cold Foam is rich, creamy and infused with the bright citrusy flavour of bergamot thanks to homemade earl grey simple syrup. Top your favourite iced drinks with this tea infused cold foam!

What is Earl Grey Cold Foam?

Earl Grey Cold Foam is a thick and airy topping made by frothing heavy cream, milk and Earl Grey simple syrup for the tea flavour.

It sits on top of iced drinks before slowly blending into each sip, adding a smooth texture and the distinctive notes of Earl Grey tea. Unlike whipped cream, cold foam is soft and pourable rather than stiff.

The flavour of this cold foam can be adjusted depending on how much Earl Grey syrup you use. Add a little more for a stronger Earl Grey flavour or reduce the amount for a more subtle tea taste.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Only 3 ingredients. Simple ingredients you may already have on hand.
• A great use for Earl Grey syrup. If you’ve made this homemade earl grey tea simple syrup, this is another delicious way to enjoy it.
• Ready in minutes. Simply combine, froth and serve.
• Versatile. Delicious on iced drinks like tea, coffee, matcha and more.

Ingredient Notes

The 3 simple ingredients you’ll need for this tea infused cold foam are:

• Heavy Cream/Whipping Cream: It should contain 35% milk fat to create the best texture and stable cold foam.
• Milk: Adding milk helps to lighten the heavy cream so that this cold foam is pourable and not stiff peaks as you would have for whipped cream.
• Earl Grey Simple Syrup: This tea simple syrup adds sweetness to the cold foam while also adding the signature flavour of black tea and bergamot. Learn how to make it at home with my Tea Simple Syrup recipe.

Earl Grey Cold Foam Recipe

Find the ingredient measurements and full directions in the printable recipe card below.

STEP ONE: Add the heavy cream, milk and Earl Grey simple syrup to a tall glass or jar. 

STEP TWO: Using a handheld milk frother or an electric frother, froth the mixture until it is thick, smooth and pourable (about 15-20 seconds). 

STEP THREE: Slowly pour or spoon the earl grey cold foam on top of an iced drink. Serve and/or enjoy immediately.

Best Drinks to Pair with Earl Grey Cold Foam

This versatile topping that can add creamy texture and earl grey tea flavour to all kinds of cold drinks. Here are some of my favourite ways to use it:

Iced London Fog: It already combines Earl Grey tea, milk and vanilla but the Earl Grey Cold Foam adds even more creaminess and flavour on top.

Iced Earl Grey Tea: For a stronger tea experience, add Earl Grey Cold Foam to a glass of chilled Earl Grey tea.

Iced Chai Latte: The warm spices in chai pair beautifully with Earl Grey’s citrusy bergamot. 

Iced Matcha Latte: The earthy flavour of matcha contrasts nicely with the bright bergamot in the cold foam.

Iced Black Tea: Earl Grey Cold Foam can be used as a topping for a simple glass of iced black tea.

Cold Brew Coffee: Coffee pairs surprisingly well with the sweet, citrusy notes of Earl Grey tea. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is Earl Grey Cold Foam made of?

This recipe is just 3 ingredients: heavy cream, milk and homemade Earl Grey tea simple syrup. 

Can I use store-bought Earl Grey syrup?

Yes, store-bought earl grey tea syrup will work as well.

Can I make Earl Grey Cold Foam without syrup?

Yes, you can infuse the heavy cream with Earl Grey tea for 24 hours before frothing (similar to my instructions on how to make tea infused whipped cream). However, using simple syrup is quicker and it produces a more pronounced flavour.

Also, the syrup sweetens the cold foam so if you make this without syrup, you can enjoy it unsweetened or you will need to add a different sweetener to the cold foam if you want it sweetened.

Why isn’t my cold foam thickening?

This may happen for a few different reasons: the ingredients aren’t cold enough, the cream has too little fat or the mixture hasn’t been frothed long enough.

Can I use other teas?

For a different tea infused cold foam flavour, you can use other teas. This method also works well with chai syrup, hojicha syrup, jasmine green tea syrup, chamomile syrup and more. Just simply use another tea simple syrup in place of the earl grey syrup.

Earl Grey Cold Foam

This Earl Grey Cold Foam is rich, creamy and infused with the bright citrusy flavour of bergamot thanks to homemade earl grey tea simple syrup. Use it to top your favourite iced drinks. 

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Total Time 2 minutes mins

Servings 1

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Equipment

• tall glass or jar
• tablespoon
• handheld milk frother or electric frother

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tablespoon heavy cream 35% fat content
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 tablespoon earl grey simple syrup

Instructions

 

• Add the heavy cream, milk and Earl Grey simple syrup to a tall glass or jar.
• Using a handheld milk frother or an electric frother, froth the mixture until it is thick, smooth and pourable (about 15-20 seconds). The consistency should be more like melted ice cream, not too thick like whipped cream. 
• Slowly pour or spoon the earl grey cold foam on top of an iced drink. Serve and/or enjoy immediately.

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

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