Almond Barista Blend

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.

This stuff foams up so well and it is way cheaper to buy them like this than one at a time at the store. So glad they offered this.

This is by far the best tasting almond milk that I have tried in my espresso drinks. I'm not a fan of almond milk because it usually tastes like paper or that soft papery shell around an almond nut instead of coffee. This does not have that taste. It does not foam for me as well as some other milks (soy and Ripple's pea protein milk does better), but it isn't bad. I was in search of a good almond milk since I am concerned about using soy (which for me is the absolute best in espresso drinks) and the pea protein just tasted kind of strange. So I will continue with this!

If you plan to FROTH this milk, whether with an espresso machine or a hand frother, read the RECENT comments. Califia changed their thickening agent which makes it so the ALMOND MILK BARISTA BLEND does not froth. You will not get a silky milk. You won’t be able to make latte art. I have purchased this brand for over 2 years, have used 2 different espresso machines that have their own frother, and have been able to make latte art consistently so I know it’s not a skill issue. I purchase their Oat Milk Barista for myself and the Almond Milk Barista for my partner. Their Oat Milk Barista is fine (for now) but their Almond Milk Barista is absolute garbage with the change. This change in formula is only a few months old so maybe I will switch back when they revert their formula. You WILL regret this purchase if you intent to make latte art. Tastes fine, but ruins the experience of being an at home barista. I purchased this brand over Oatly or Chobani, both of which I have tried before, due to the better price on Amazon but will go back since Califia delivers a very poor quality product.

I love this product and use it frequently in coffee, smoothies and even recipes; it adds a nice nutty flavor. It foams up nicely in my Instant Milk Frother (which is also a great product..highly recommend). I have this set up on autoship and have had one of those orders returned to seller and several of them that have arrived with boxes damaged so badly that some of the containers were dented or the corners were crushed. Most recently I ordered an additional shipment of it since I was traveling and would run out before I returned. Well it has been returned to the seller so I will try again but at this point I am seriously considering looking for another source. I love the product but the unreliability of Amazon and their partners is what will force me to seek an alternative source.

I have tried a number of almond milks for use making lattes and cappuccinos at home and this is by far the best. While my regular milk lattes and cappuccinos/etc turn out great, regular Almond Breeze or even the regular Califia Farms almond milk (i.e., the non-barista blend) separated, didn't froth and tasted a bit odd. I began to ask my favorite coffee bars which almond milk they use in their drinks and, with the exception of the few that make their own almond milk in house, the answer was Califia Farms Barista Blend. The quality of the barista blend closely mimics regular cows milk coffee beverages - the barista blend does not separate and also manages to form a bit of foam. Also, it tastes good! Aesthetics aside, the barista blend tastes better than Almond Breeze or other regular almond milks that I have tried in my espresso mixed beverages. You should note, however, that unlike the regular Califia Farms almond milk, the Barista blend has both added sugar and thickeners. This is most likely the reason for its stability and superior taste in espresso beverages.

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.

Some almonds milk is too heavy and hurts my stomach and give me to much gas. This milk has a good flavor and not too gassy. I don’t fuss bloated drinking this product.

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