Starbucks offers a variety of cold coffee drinks topped with sweet cream cold foam, a light and sweet topping made from vanilla syrup and heavy cream. The price of Starbucks drinks with sweet cream cold foam depends on the size and basic drink ordered. Here’s a breakdown of how much sweet cream cold foam costs at Starbucks:
Cold Brew with Sweet Cream Foam
Starbucks’ Cold Brew coffee served with a layer of sweet cream cold foam comes in 3 sizes:
- Tall (12 oz) – $2.75
- Grande (16 oz) – $3.25
- Venti (20 oz) – $3.75
The sweet cream cold foam itself doesn’t add any extra cost to the Cold Brew. The prices above are the standard prices for sizes of plain Cold Brew without any customizations.
Nitro Cold Brew with Sweet Cream Foam
The Nitro Cold Brew, which is infused with nitrogen for a smoother taste, also comes with the option to add sweet cream cold foam:
- Tall (12 oz) – $4.45
- Grande (16 oz) – $4.95
- Venti (20 oz) – $5.45
Again, the sweet cream foam does not incur any extra charges beyond the standard Nitro Cold Brew prices.
Iced Shaken Espresso with Sweet Cream Foam
Starbucks’ Iced Shaken Espresso can also be customized with sweet cream cold foam:
- Tall (12 oz) – $3.95
- Grande (16 oz) – $4.45
- Vento (20 oz) – $4.95
The sweet cream foam addition costs $0.50 extra for all sizes. So a Tall Iced Shaken Espresso with sweet cream foam would cost $3.95 + $0.50 = $4.45. The upcharge is the same across all sizes.
Other Drinks with Sweet Cream Foam
While Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew, and Shaken Espresso are the most popular drinks to get sweet cream foam, many other iced coffee drinks can also be customized with it. Expect a $0.50 upcharge for sweet cream foam if adding it to any of the following:
- Iced Latte
- Iced White Chocolate Mocha
- Iced Caramel Macchiato
- Iced Caffè Mocha
- Iced Chai Tea Latte
- Iced Matcha Latte
- Iced Americano
- Any iced espresso drink
Whipped Cream vs. Sweet Cream Foam
Sweet cream cold foam is different than regular whipped cream that Starbucks tops some of its hot drinks with. The ingredients are slightly different, resulting in a lighter, foamy texture:
| Whipped Cream | Sweet Cream Foam |
|---|---|
| Heavy whipping cream | Heavy cream + vanilla syrup |
| Thick, creamy texture | Light, foamy texture |
| Topping for hot drinks | Topping for cold drinks |
Whipped cream is free on hot Starbucks drinks, while sweet cream foam costs extra on iced drinks. So don’t confuse the two!
Make Your Own Sweet Cream Foam
Want to recreate the Starbucks sweet cream foam at home? It’s simple to make your own by whipping together heavy cream and vanilla syrup. Here’s a basic recipe:
Homemade Sweet Cream Foam Recipe
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp vanilla syrup
- Whip the heavy cream on high speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla syrup and continue whipping just until stiff peaks form, about 1 minute more.
- Top your cold coffee drinks with the whipped sweet cream! Store any leftovers in the fridge but use within 3 days.
Conclusion
Starbucks sweet cream cold foam ranges from $0.50-3.75 depending on the drink size and type. While delicious, it does come at a premium cost. With some basic ingredients and easy whipped topping technique, you can enjoy homemade sweet cream foam on your coffee drinks anytime!