My Sea Salt Foam Coffee is the perfect way to bring that bold, café-style flavor straight into your kitchen without the price tag! I crafted this recipe using hot sweetened coffee topped with a salty creamy foam that highlights every sip with a smooth contrast. It’s quick, easy, and honestly so good you’ll want to make it every morning!
Why I Love This Recipe
I crafted this Sea Salt Foam Coffee as a simple way to turn your regular cup of coffee into a café-style treat using just 4 ingredients. This hot drink blends bold coffee with my handcrafted Sea Salt Foam—a salted cream topping also used in my Taiwanese Sea Salt Coffee, Sea Salt Foam Green Tea Drink and Sea Salt Foam Jasmine Tea —creating a smooth contrast of flavors that’s rich, creamy, and satisfying. It’s perfect for anyone who wants a quick, fuss-free way to elevate their morning coffee at home without spending café prices. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll want to whip this up every day!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 oz Coffee – bold strong fresh brewed coffee works best. I recommend using French or Italian roast coffee beans.
- 2 tsp Sweetener – use your preferred sweetener, used to sweeten the coffee base.
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream – heavy cream or double cream known in other parts of the world. Make note regular milk cannot be used to create the foam topping.
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt – standard sea salt is best as it easily dissolves in the cream.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Directions
Step 1 Combine heavy cream and sea salt in a mixing bowl. Use a frother or hand mixer to beat on high for 30-45 seconds until it reaches a thick, frothy consistency with soft peaks.
🌀 Mixing Pro Tip
The foam is ready once you lift the mixer and notice Peaks Formed in the mixture. This visual cue indicates the perfect consistency for achieving a smooth and creamy foam texture.
Step 2 Brew your black coffee using your preferred method and add in sweetener.
Step 3 Top your coffee with the sea salt foam.
🥤 Serving Pro Tip
Add the foam topping Without Mixing them together. By doing so, you’ll fully appreciate the delightful layers of flavor in every sip.
Recipe Variations
For a refreshing twist, swap out the hot coffee and use cold brewed coffee to make my Taiwanese Sea Salt Coffee, a chilled version that’s smooth and bold with the same creamy sea salt foam on top. If you’re in the mood for something lighter, try using brewed green tea instead to make a Sea Salt Foam Green Tea or jasmine tea for a Sea Salt Foam Jasmine Tea, where the delicate tea pairs perfectly with the salted cream for a clean, balanced flavor. Both variations use the exact same sea salt foam, making them easy to customize while keeping that rich salty contrast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use milk instead of heavy cream for the sea salt foam?
No, heavy cream is needed to create the thick, stable foam. Milk doesn’t have enough fat to whip properly.
What type of coffee works best for this recipe?
Freshly brewed black coffee with a strong flavor like a French or Italian Roast works best to balance the sweet and salty foam.
Storage Tips
This drink is best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftover sea salt foam, store it in a separate airtight container in the fridge and use within 5–7 days.
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Watch How To Make It
Sea Salt Foam Coffee
Ingredients
Coffee
- 1 Cup Black Coffee bold, dark roast recommended
- 2 tsp Sweetener
Foam
- 1/2 Cup Whipping Cream
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Combine heavy cream and sea salt in a mixing bowl. Use a frother or hand mixer to beat on high for 30-45 seconds until it reaches a thick, frothy consistency with soft peaks.
- Brew your black coffee using your preferred method and mix in sweetener.
- Top your coffee with the sea salt foam.
Nutrition
*Values Based Per Serving
