How to Make Collagen Cold Foam at Home
Cold foam is easy once you've made it once. The two things that make or break it are how much water you add and how long you whisk. Below is exactly how Adam makes his, plus the two drinks he makes most.
What you need
- 1 scoop of Nexus Collagen Cold Foam (any flavour)
- 20 to 25ml of cold water
- A handheld whisk or frother. No whisk? A fork or an egg whisk works too.
- A small jug or cup to make the foam in
- Your drink, poured over ice
How to make collagen cold foam
1. Make your drink first
Fill your glass with ice and pour your coffee over it. Adam uses a double shot of espresso, but cold brew, a pod or instant all work.
2. Add one scoop to a small jug or cup
Adam uses the same jug he poured the espresso from. One less thing to wash.
3. Add 20 to 25ml of cold water
This is the sweet spot. Too much water is the most common reason foam comes out thin, so start at 20ml and add a touch more next time if you want it looser.
4. Stir first, then whisk for up to 30 seconds
Before you switch the whisk on, give it a quick stir so the powder doesn't fly everywhere and you start with a smooth mix. Then whisk for no more than 30 seconds.
5. Pour it on top
Pour the foam slowly over your drink and it'll sit on top.
Not a coffee drinker? Strawberry cold foam on coconut water
Same method, no coffee. Fill a glass with ice and coconut water, then make the foam exactly as above: one scoop of Strawberry, 20 to 25ml of cold water depending on how thick you like it, a quick stir, then whisk and pour. It's one of Adam's favourites. It works on matcha too.
Quick fixes
- Foam is runny: too much water. Drop back to 20ml.
- Powder went everywhere or it's lumpy: stir it with the whisk off first until it's smooth, then switch it on.
FAQs
Do I need milk?
No. Just cold water. The creamer is already in the powder.
How much water do I use?
20 to 25ml per scoop.
How long do I whisk it?
No more than 30 seconds.
I don't have a frother. What can I use?
A fork or an egg whisk will do the job.
What can I put it on?
Iced coffee, cold brew, matcha or coconut water.
How much protein is in it?
Each serve has 7.5g of collagen protein.
