Califia Farms - Unsweetened Almond Barista Blend Almond Milk, 32 Oz (Pack Of 6), Shelf Stable, Dairy Free, Plant Based, Vegan, Gluten Free, Non GMO, Sugar Free, Milk Frother, Creamer

This brand is high quality. I love how easy it frothy up for my coffee ☕️

After deciding to cut out regular milk, I spent some time searching for the perfect alternative to make my daily lattes at home. I tried several brands until I found this one. I first tried the regular version, but once I got my Breville espresso machine, I switched to the Barista Blend to see the difference and it’s been a game changer. It steams beautifully and creates a smooth, stable microfoam. I’m not a latte art pro, but I can still manage a few simple designs with this milk, which says a lot about its texture and consistency. The flavor is neutral, creamy, and blends perfectly with espresso without overpowering it. Definitely a must-have for anyone who loves making café-style drinks at home.

My go-to almond milk for making cappuccinos and lattes! The quality is excellent, and the taste is smooth without being overly nutty, which is perfect for coffee drinks. One of the standout features is how well it steams—it creates a nice, creamy froth that holds up well without going flat quickly like other almond milks I've tried. It has a great consistency, making it easy to pour latte art too. Plus, it's unsweetened, so it doesn't overpower the flavor of my coffee. Overall, this is a fantastic option for anyone looking for a high-quality, barista-grade almond milk that performs well in hot drinks. Highly recommend!

I very rarely leave negative reviews. This is an exception. To start with the positive, there is no issue with flavor, taste or usability for other purposes as mixing protein shakes. A product that purports to be a "barista blend" that "froths and steams remarkably well" should do precisely that. Because the product fails completely for its intended job, I gave it one star despite the otherwise good taste. I did two steaming runs in a Bellman 50SS Stovetop Steamer (this is sold on Amazon). The device functions exactly like a steam wand on an espresso machine. Using the same exact technique as I do when I steam anything else (i.e. using a proper pitcher, correctly angling the wand slightly off center, supporting it on the spout, keeping it just at or slightly below the surface to create the needed vortex, never exceeding 65C..), all it accomplished was heating the liquid. Any "foam" that formed dissipated in under five seconds leaving only a hot almond milk. This might work for adding to a filter/drip coffee or making an almond milk-based hot chocolate perhpas, but that's not what this product is marketed for. There is no head of foam that's suitable even for a cappuccino. Much less lattes with even the most rudimentary latte art. Lattes cannot be made with this product; it's simply impossible. I then tested it in a Bialetti Tuttocrema, also sold on Amazon. With this device you heat the liquid to 65C, then use a French Press style plunger with two discs at the bottom to froth the pre-heated liquid. The technique I use more than doubles the volume: 40 quick strokes top midway to bottom, followed by 40 long strokes at half the speed top all all the way to bottom. With this product, frothing is a total waste of time. Not one micro-bubble. Nothing. There is no froth at all. I don't know on what planet it froths remarkably well. It's not Earth. A complete failure, therefore, whether by proper steaming or by preheat/froth. Standard Unsweetened Almond Milk by contrast steams or froths similar to full fat cow's milk though the foam head as I'm doing it doesn't lend itself to latte art. At least, standard unsweetened almond milk works for cappuccinos. I can't speak about Almond Breeze's "barista" offering as I've never used it, but their standard almond milk steams, and froths to double the volume very easily. I'll take that over this any morning. I have 4 1/2 cartons left and they will be used for mixing protein shakes. The "barista" was promptly fired.

I tried to get the almond milk to froth using the wand on my espresso machine, and it was a no-go. I bought a milk frother - that didn't work either. I used it in a shake this morning since it was open, and I didn't want to waste it. Putting it in a Nutribullet created great froth! It was very light and airy, and I think this is the way I will have to froth the remaining cartons. Someone mentioned the taste changing; I don't know how it tasted before, but it's not great. I have to add some sugar-free vanilla syrup to make it palatable - and I'm not a fan of sweet in my coffee. IDK if I would purchase it again.

lmond milk has never been my go-to for coffee, but I figured I'd give this "Barista Blend" a try since it promises it can foam like real milk. Big disappointment—it doesn't foam at all. No matter how I steamed it, I couldn't get any decent microfoam for lattes; it just stays flat or separates. The taste itself is fine, but that's not enough when the main selling point falls completely flat. Because of this, I can't recommend this if your aim was to have a milk that foam for hot lattes.

I had the best iced coffee at a hipster cafe in my neighborhood, so I asked them to show me what type of almond milk they use and it was this Califa Farms barista style. I hunted it down on Amazon after not being able to find it anywhere in my local health food stores. This almond milk is unsweetened, is very creamy and blends well with the coffee. It is not as thick as dairy cream so you do have to use a bit more, however it is thicker than the Califa Farms regular Almond milk that I also sometimes buy. I have tried a few brands of plant based cream and have not liked them. Most options come already sweetened, which is strange. The Califa coconut milk version is ok if you love coconut flavor all the time, but it wasn’t my cup of tea, so I prefer this almond milk. In the past I didn’t have much luck with almond milk in hot coffee, as it didn’t seem to heat well, however the few times I had hot coffee beverages with this Califa Farm barista Almond milk creamer I have not had any issues. It doesn’t taste weird or disintegrate in hot beverages. It has been hot out so I have mostly been having iced coffee, which is perfect right now! And honestly, I cannot wait to try it with Thai iced tea someday.

I was REALLY into the chai lattes at 711, Wawa, etc., and wanted to make a healthier version at home. *I highly recommend using the Zulay Kitchen Electric Milk Frother! It’s blends EXTREMELY well, cleans easily, and you can store it out of the way on a little stand on your counter. This recipe makes a low carb/no sugar/vegan, EASY-to-make version that is DELICIOUS (I’m not kidding, it came out even better than the store.) Ingredients for 1 cup (can double it): • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (I used this Califia Farms Unsweetened Almond Barista Blend) • 1/2 cup unsweetened oat creamer (I used Sown Unsweetened Organic Oat Creamer) • 1/4 tsp Blue Lotus Chai powder (I used the Masala Chai version, contains only tea and spices) • 1/4 tsp Stevia (stronger than sugar-very carefully add more or less to taste) Heat almond milk and oat creamer in saucepan until hot. Add Chai powder and blend with frother. Pour into mug and add Stevia to taste (you only need 1/4 tsp for it to be SWEET!) Voila!! Incredible and HEALTHY chai latte! Can also use a matcha powder instead of chai to make an equally delicious matcha latte.

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