Nothing hits better in summer than Nespresso Iced Lattes Cold Foam made right at home. While Nespresso is best known for hot espresso drinks, you can easily recreate Starbucks-style iced lattes with cold foam using a few simple tricks and the right setup.
This guide shows you how to make iced lattes and cold foam with your Nespresso machine, using the Aeroccino, Creatista, or even simple kitchen tools.
What You Need for Iced Lattes
• Espresso or Double Espresso Pod
• OriginalLine: Ristretto, Arpeggio, Napoli.
• Vertuo: Altissio, Scuro, Bianco Leggero.
• Milk or Plant-Based Milk (whole milk or oat barista works best).
• Ice Cubes
• Optional: Syrup (vanilla, caramel, hazelnut) for café-style flavor.
Recipe 1 — Classic Iced Latte with Nespresso
Ingredients
• 1 espresso or double espresso pod
• ½ cup cold milk (whole or oat barista)
• Ice cubes
• Optional syrup
Instructions
1. Brew espresso directly over ice (use a sturdy glass).
2. Add syrup (if using) while the espresso is hot to dissolve.
3. Pour cold milk over espresso + ice.
4. Stir and serve.
Pro Tip: For a stronger flavor, use a double espresso pod or pull two shots.
Recipe 2 — Iced Latte with Cold Foam
Cold foam is the silky, frothy topping you find on Starbucks cold brews. You can make it at home with a Nespresso frother.
Ingredients
• 1 espresso pod
• ½ cup milk (whole or barista oat = best microfoam)
• Ice cubes
Instructions
1. Fill a glass with ice. Brew espresso directly over ice.
2. Froth cold milk:
• Aeroccino → use cold froth mode.
• Creatista → use steam wand on cold setting (or short froth without heat).
• French press hack → add cold milk, pump plunger until foamy.
3. Pour milk into espresso and top with cold foam.
4. Serve immediately.
Pro Tip: Cold foam tastes best at nonfat or barista oat milk—higher protein = stable foam.
Flavor Variations for Iced Lattes
• Vanilla Iced Latte: Add 1–2 tsp vanilla syrup before milk.
• Caramel Iced Latte: Drizzle caramel syrup in glass + on cold foam.
• Mocha Iced Latte: Mix chocolate syrup with espresso before pouring over ice.
• Hazelnut Iced Latte: Pair hazelnut syrup with Bianco Leggero pod.
Best Pods for Iced Drinks
• OriginalLine: Ristretto (bold), Arpeggio (chocolatey), Livanto (smooth).
• VertuoLine: Ice Forte (bold iced coffee), Ice Leggero (fruity iced latte), Melozio (balanced everyday).
Tips for Perfect Iced Lattes at Home
• Use Coffee Cubes: Freeze leftover espresso in trays → prevents dilution.
• Froth Cold Milk Only: Heat ruins cold foam texture.
• Tall Glass = Better Layers: Watch crema, milk, and foam separate beautifully.
• Sweeten Smart: Add syrup to hot espresso before ice for the best dissolve.
Final Verdict — Iced Lattes & Cold Foam with Nespresso
• Classic Iced Latte: Espresso over ice + cold milk.
• Cold Foam Latte: Same base + silky foam on top.
• Pods to Use: Bold, intense espressos hold up best over ice.
• Best Milks: Whole dairy or barista oat for creamy cold foam.
Bottom line: With a Nespresso and a frother, you can skip Starbucks and make iced lattes & cold foam drinks at home in minutes.
