Collection: Dairy Alternative Plant Based Drinks

Plant-based drinks are substitutes for cow's milk, made from nuts, cereals and legumes. Due to their similarity in use, they are often colloquially called "plant milks". These products are particularly important for vegans and people suffering from allergies or food intolerances that exclude the consumption of dairy products.

There are, however, many significant differences between plant-based drinks and traditional milk. Examples include different nutrient content or the fact that they are produced through a water extraction process, i.e. soaking nuts, grains or seeds for a sufficiently long time and then grinding them to obtain the desired consistency.

Did you know that by choosing plant-based beverages, we contribute to reducing our carbon footprint? The production of alternative “plant-based milk” is definitely less harmful to the natural environment than the large-scale operation of traditional dairies. During this process, significantly less water is used, and greenhouse gas emissions are up to 3 times lower. In addition, animal breeding takes up more than ten times the area of ​​land from which we would obtain the same amount of plant-based beverage.

Among the most popular and most popular plant-based drinks, we should mention those made from soy, oat or rice grains, coconut or almonds - classic and roasted. Among the most popular and most popular plant-based drinks, we should mention soy, oat, rice, coconut or almond. You can also find less popular products made from peas, hazelnuts or the less popular edible nut, called tiger nut. Additionally, their taste can be enriched with vanilla or chocolate aroma. The choice is extremely wide.

When deciding to diversify your diet or replace cow's milk with a plant-based drink, you should primarily focus on the quality of the product. It is important that the ingredients of the chosen drink come from organic farming, that it is not overly sweetened and does not contain substances harmful to health. Such an alternative "milk" should provide as many essential nutrients and valuable plant protein as possible.

JAVA Coffee Roasters has been cooperating for years and is the exclusive national distributor of the Sproud , Rude Health and Minor Figures brands, which are trusted and loyal producers, thanks to which we offer only the best quality plant-based drinks, also at the best price.

Plant-based drinks are famous for their health properties, mainly because they do not contain animal fats. These products provide fiber, plant protein, and are also enriched with calcium, vitamin B12 and vitamin D. The raw materials used in production have a high content of polyunsaturated acids and bioactive components associated with fats. The nutrients plant-based milk provides depend on the raw material - almond is a source of vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, selenium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus and copper; soy provides fatty acids and valuable protein; coconut is rich in vitamins C and E, iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium and zinc.

Plant-based drinks have many uses in the kitchen and will do well in any role assigned to cow's milk. They will be an ideal addition to dishes or desserts, they can be used for oatmeal, pudding, cakes, pancakes, cocktails and many others. They can also be consumed as a standalone drink. It is also a great addition to coffee, especially for people who love white coffee the most and are eager to discover new flavors. It is important that coconut or almond milk significantly change the taste of the drink - for some it will be an advantage, for others it will be a disadvantage. Pea, oat, soy or rice milk are neutral in taste.