Still love your milky espresso but trying to cut out dairy from your diet?
Relax, it’s not time yet to pull the pin on caffeine just because you’re eliminating dairy.
Be it for your own health or the health of the environment, there are plenty of great reasons the trend towards non-dairy alternatives or plant milks continues to grow.
The non-dairy alternatives do also come at a financial cost. Whether you are making them at home or ordering them at a café, it really takes the RIGHT plant-based milk and a knowledgeable barista to make it work and worth the extra money.
Let’s get a better understanding how your alternative milks work with your favourite espresso drinks.
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What does this mean for your milk espresso drinks?
Understandably, there’s a big flavour and texture difference between swapping out dairy for plant-based milk on your cereal vs your coffee, which requires either frothed or steamed milk to complement your coffee beans.
Are all plant-based alternative going to work the same with coffee?
The answer is no! There is going to be a big difference between how your alternative milks behave when heated due to the differing sweetness, fats, proteins and pH levels.
We’re no scientists ourselves so we’re going to keep this at half asleep just-pass-me-the-coffee mama level of explanation! Ready?
What plant-based milk alternatives can you try with coffee?
Remember, these are all just suggestions and opinions. If you’ve found a flavour and brand that you love, read on to the next step on how to perfectly prepare your milk in the steamer.
The important thing to note is that whilst cow’s milk is pretty consistent worldwide (except for varying fat content), plant-based milk can vary vastly by brand and