But the thing this milk does really well is blunt out any bitterness in the cold brew, whilst making for a completely homogenous drink. 4.5/5 Oatly Barista Sure, it acts like it with the consistency and foaming. But disappointingly, Rebel Kitchen’s barista milk has that artificial, synthetic undertone that I tasted in Califia Farms’s oat milk. Coffee is an important part of New Zealand culture and quality really matters. Recognising and understanding this culture, we knew it was critically important to develop a product that performs just like milk and complements fine coffee in terms of taste.

Almond Breeze’s barista milk takes extra time to froth properly, but when it does, the bubbles are super small, which is exactly what you’re looking for in microfoam. It’s not even marketed as a barista milk, but it stands out from other “natural” alt-milks in one very unique way: it uses twice the amount of oats in its milk. More on that later. Cold brew has its own unique taste profile and brings out something quite different from the milk when compared to espresso-based cold drinks. Iced filters have a lovely acidity but don’t make for a great conductor for milk-testing. In fact, it uses more oats than any other oat milk on this list, even Oaty Bruce, with a 14% oat base. The almonds, given their strong flavour, make up for only 3% of the milk, which is also higher than most almond milks. Sunflower lecithin and sea salt are the other two additions. It’s a quite remarkable and minimal blend for a barista milk. The flavour feels slightly artificial and overly oaty, and there are vivid notes of pea protein. Combined, these take over the coffee’s flavour.

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But while there are hints of oat in it, this resembles watered-down cold brew with a splash of milk a lot more than an equal parts composition. You don’t taste those weird synthetic notes, but you don’t taste much else either. It’s very average and doesn’t do anything to the coffee in terms of the flavour. These tests were filmed for four-and-a-half minutes to determine how well the milk foams up, how long the froth takes to settle, how it mixes with the coffee and whether it splits. Almond Breeze Barista

Good Hemp is the UK’s most well-known hemp milk brand. While it does a pretty great oat and hemp blend, it’s not really made for coffee. The flavour of the milk masks the coffee’s ever so slightly. But it is still a good, milky drink that doesn’t taste watery. There’s also a hint of saltiness that is delightful.

Ingredients

Smoothies and Shakes: Add a healthy twist to your post-workout shakes or breakfast smoothies by blending in Almond Breeze Barista Blend Unsweetened Almond Milk. Its smooth consistency enhances the creaminess of your concoctions, while its neutral taste allows the flavors of fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients to shine. We took 12 of the best barista milks in the UK market and tested them in various ways to see which would win the ultimate barista milk showdown. With no added cane sugar and only 60 calories per 250ml serving, a coffee made with Barista Blend contains 30 per cent less calories than a coffee made with trim milk or regular soy milk. While it makes for a nice drink, it is highly watery in texture, even with the double amount of oats in the milk. 3/5 Provamel Barista Oat The unique formula in Almond Breeze Barista Blend comes from Blue Diamond Growers, The Almond People, who have over 100 years’ experience in growing and harvesting the world’s finest almonds. Development:

Like Happy Happy Soy Boy, Minor Figures doesn’t just complement the coffee’s flavour — it lifts it to a whole new level. 5/5 Oatly Barista You can taste the coffee’s notes, even though they’re muted. The soy pairs stunningly well with the coffee, even if the consistency is just a little thinner than you’d want. The coffee is the star here, and that’s what matters. 4/5 Minor Figures Upon frothing, there are tiny bubbles that don’t all go away after tapping. But the foam itself is very good. Unlike many soy milks, it doesn’t produce any dry foam. Crucially, when added to espresso, it doesn’t curdle or separate, which is another common mishap with soy milk in coffee. 4/5 Minor Figures The Rebel Kitchen Barista Mylk uses 10.5% oats, 1.5% coconut cream, sunflower oil, 0.5% faba bean protein, sunflower seed extract, nutritional yeast (it’s the only brand on the market to use this in its milks), sea salt and an acidity regulator. Rude Health Barista Almond It tastes almondy, but not overly so, and leaves a hint of a bitter aftertaste. This is because it isn’t as milky or smooth as it should be. You essentially need quite a bit more of the milk to make the drink taste better, but that would then overtake the coffee.Alpro’s barista coconut milk fuses well with the coffee, creating a homogeneous consistency. It doesn’t have the same sweetness you associate with coconut milk, but it does highlight the bitter notes of the cold brew more. Still, all in all, it’s a pretty refreshing drink. 3.5/5 Califia Farms Oat Barista Classic Lattes and Cappuccinos : Elevate your morning routine by substituting dairy milk with Almond Breeze Barista Blend Unsweetened Almond Milk in your lattes and cappuccinos. Its creamy texture and balanced flavor perfectly complement the rich espresso, creating a harmonious and satisfying coffee experience.