Califia Farms - Unsweetened Almond Barista Blend Almond Milk, 32 Oz (Pack Of 6), Shelf Stable, Dairy Free, Plant Based, Vegan

4.2 | 3,002 ratings

Price: 21.48

Last update: 07-15-2024

About this item

FROTH + STEAM PERFECT LATTES: With Unsweetened Almond Barista Blend you can froth and steam perfect dairy-free lattes at home.
SIMPLE PLANT-BASED INGREDIENTS: Made with plant-based, dairy-free ingredients that are Non-GMO Certified, Kosher, vegan, and free from carrageenan.
BLENDS SMOOTHLY INTO COFFEE: This plant-based non-dairy Barista Blend blends beautifully into both hot and iced coffee.

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Nicole W

Best almond milk to froth

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2024

I have an espresso machine and have had a hard time finding a good tasting almond milk to froth. This one foams perfectly and tastes great. I find buying this pack from Amazon to be a way better price then buying it from my local store.

Amazon Customer

Steams and foams perfectly

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2024

Tastes so good with my morning latte and love that it comes in a 6-pack so I’m always in stock ????

Anastasia

Best Coffee Cream Alternative

Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2022

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.

Ronald Devito

"Barista Blend" Should "Froth/Steam Remarkably Well" - No Foam by Either Method

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024

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.

S.768

Great for smoothies and protein shakes.

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2023

The Barista blend is a great liquid base for smoothies and protein shakes when it comes to taste and consistency. Also great for no-bake overnight oats. It's a lot better than the thin regular almond milk that feels like dirty almond water. That said, the Barista blend like all non-dairy milks, is still terrible for eating cereal and baking and can't replace Lactaid unless you have dairy allergies. Like pouring your cereal in water.

Only downsides are no vanilla flavor and it's about three dollars cheaper at costco, but you trade that for convenience and gas money.

Meghan

good coffee creamer

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024

My coffee tastes much better with this creamer. No yucky soybean oil, palm oil or coconut. was delivered in pristine condition.

KLB

Doesn't Froth

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024

Taste is pretty good but it doesn't froth. I'll stick with Silk

ljdbs

Excellent for making DELICIOUS healthy/easy/vegan/keto-friendly lattes!!

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2022

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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