Plant-based milk for coffee is a product we introduced to our range so that people following a vegan diet or dealing with lactose intolerance can still enjoy their favorite milk coffee. Plant-based milk helps lighten the coffee, create a delicious foam, and give it a creamier texture, all without overpowering the natural sensory profile of the brew. What types of plant-based milk do we offer?
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What can plant-based milk be made from?
Pea-based milk
Types of plant-based drinks
Which drink to choose?
What can plant-based milk for coffee be made from?
Plant-based milk for coffee can be made from oats, peas, coconut, almonds, soy, hazelnuts, or rice. Which is the best? The taste of plant-based milk is something you should assess for yourself, ideally by trying it with your favorite coffee. At JAVA Coffee, we offer a plant-based milk test set to help you decide. We ensure variety and consistent quality, only offering drinks from producers that use natural ingredients, free from preservatives or artificial additives. If you need help choosing a drink that pairs well with your coffee, feel free to contact us, and we’ll be happy to help. Now, let’s take a look at some of our best-selling plant-based drinks.
Pea-based milk as an alternative to semi-skimmed cow’s milk
Our pea-based drink from the brand SPROUD, available in our store, is most similar in taste to semi-skimmed cow’s milk. It comes in a sugar-free version as well as a version sweetened with healthy agave syrup. You can also find it in flavored varieties, such as vanilla. This drink foams beautifully and pairs perfectly with different milk coffees. You can combine it with our coffees for espresso or drip.
Other plant-based drinks
At our roastery, we prioritize testing and perfection, so we encourage you to try different types of plant-based milk. Options include:
- oat milk, with an intense, naturally sweet flavor;
- rice milk made from brown rice, with a mild, slightly sweet taste;
- almond milk, with a unique but gentle flavor;
- coconut milk, refreshing and rich in healthy nutrients;
- soy milk, very popular and often available in flavored varieties;
- hazelnut milk, creamy with a pleasant nutty aftertaste;
- tiger nut milk.
As you can see, there are plenty of alternative milks to enhance your coffee. However, the base product—the coffee itself—has the most significant impact on the drink’s flavor and aroma. If you want to elevate your morning or afternoon coffee ritual, consider trying our specialty coffee, which you can also order as part of a test set, just like our plant-based drinks. At our roastery, we only roast carefully selected Arabica beans sourced from small farms in America, Africa, and Asia. Our coffees are suitable for brewing both in espresso machines and using drip methods. With our dedication to quality at every stage of production, you can be sure that properly brewed coffee won’t taste bitter. Instead, you’ll discover flavor profiles like notes of chocolate, flowers, fruit, or nuts.
Which plant-based milk is best for coffee?
The best plant-based milk for coffee is a vegan alternative to cow’s milk that promotes your health and tastes great. Thanks to such a product, both vegans and people with lactose intolerance or those following a dairy-free diet can still enjoy coffee. How do you choose the best plant-based drink? As we mentioned, the best way is to try different options with the same coffee that you already know and love. Remember that switching from cow’s milk to plant-based milk not only changes the flavor of the coffee but also alters the nutritional content and the consistency of the milk foam. Let’s take a look at how different drinks compare.
Which drink froths well?
If you enjoy medium-roasted coffee from an espresso machine and like to drink it as a caffè latte, you’ll need milk that froths well. Good choices include pea-based milk, soy milk, oat milk, and coconut milk—ideal for iced coffee (it froths well when chilled).
Which drink has the boldest flavor?
If you don’t froth the milk but simply mix it with your coffee, consider the drink's intensity. Rice milk is known for being very mild, while coconut and soy milk tend to have a more pronounced impact on the coffee's flavor.
Which drink is the healthiest?
All plant-based milks are diluted extracts of grains, nuts, seeds, or legumes, so they contain many valuable nutrients—vitamins, minerals, proteins, fiber, and fatty acids. Rice milk is notable for being hypoallergenic, while soy milk is rich in protein and calcium.
The choice of plant-based milk is less important than the quality of the coffee you drink daily. Visit our roastery’s website to find out why you should try specialty coffee at least once. We’re sure you won’t want to go back to ordinary coffee. You can also take advantage of our coffee subscription option, offering a coffee subscription service.