Almond Barista Blend

Truly the best almond milk in the market. Makes it easier for frothing and the rich consistency makes coffee drinks delicious. Easy to store and lasts a long time. I recommend them.

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.

Best almond milk ingredients and taste. Convenient and versatile to store with good shelf life. Compatible to milk!

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.

Maybe I got a bad batch. It's not out of date, but each part of this last batch is good for a while and then starts to curdle in my coffee. Pricy, but I got it because other almond milks don't cream and I can't get unsweetened almond creamer locally any more. I don't like the curdling so I'm considering trying my usual almond milk again. Not sure what to do here. When it doesn't curdle ì works great and tastes fine. It didn't used to curdle. I used to get Whole foods no buzz decaf but the one I'm using now curdles it. I've used it a long time. Maybe I just got a bad batch. At this point I'm looking for alternatives. A low acid coffee wouldn't make it curdle. But I'll have to shop around a bit for that.

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I love the idea of this unsweetened barista blend almond milk. However, it doesn't foam like the original Califia Farms barista blend. So I can't use it to make cappuccinos. It's fine for lattes or flat whites, where the whip isn't critical. If only it foamed, it would be perfect! EDITED TO ADD: I ended up with another pack of the unsweetened barista blend actually in error, but I wasn't about to waste it. Has a new label. New formula, too? I don't know, but this batch whips up very well. The foam holds up for a LONG time on cold drinks, and I'm drinking a hot cappuccino right now with an impressive head of foam. So the problem seems to be resolved -- thanks, Califia Farms! EDITED AGAIN TO UPDATE: I started a new batch of this product, and now that I'm on the 2nd box, it definitely appears that this batch does NOT froth/foam at all. So I'm at a loss. All I get from my frother is warm almond milk and a few sad-looking bubbles. The last batch produced foam that wouldn't quit. Same frother, same settings, same impeller tip. The only difference -- a new batch of almond milk. I SO wish Califia Farms could get this consistently right.

I have this most mornings in my tea so like buying bulk when it's an item I use daily. This has been a good product and I am able to use the entire container before it goes bad which is not the case with some creamers.

No hace nada de espuma en la máquina barista es la misma que pusieras una de almendra normal

Buen sabor a almendra y cremosa

sabe horrible

No espuma y el sabor es muy fuerte