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

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars | 3,063 ratings

Price: 26.09

Last update: 01-01-2025


About this item

FROTH + STEAM PERFECT LATTES: With Almond Barista Blend you can froth and steam perfect dairy-free lattes at home. Naturally creamy with a neutral taste, Almond Barista Blend is made for lattes
SIMPLE PLANT-BASED INGREDIENTS: Califia Farms Barista Blends are 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, for a smooth and creamy cup of coffee every time
BARISTA'S CHOICE DAIRY-FREE MILK: Califia Farms Barista Blends are favored by professional baristas across the country for their ability to froth, steam, and form latte art
LOW-CAL DECADENCE: With lattes this luscious, you won’t believe there’s just 70 calories per serving.
SHELF STABLE CONVENIENCE: No need to refrigerate before opening, so you can keep your pantry stocked to your heart’s content.
A FAMILY AFFAIR: Califia Farms almonds hail almost entirely from one third-generation family farm in central California.
BOX-CHECKING GOODNESS: Non-GMO, Kosher, Vegan. Free of dairy, soy, gluten, carrageenan, BPA, and preservatives.

Top reviews from the United States

Joanne almeida
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
No sugar and still yummy. I use this at home with my stemmer and it works great. Great price as well.
Anastasia
5.0 out of 5 stars 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.
Lynley Kozinski
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful in coffee
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
The media could not be loaded.
 Nice price, delicious flavor
Ronald Devito
1.0 out of 5 stars "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
4.0 out of 5 stars 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.
ladyredwing
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for coffee
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
I am cutting back on dairy, but I like a nice creamy “milk” for my coffee. This is thicker than regular almond milk, and it does the trick for my coffee, without even needing to froth it (which I still do on occasion just to be fancy!). I add a pump of flavoring, and it’s just like I visited a good coffeehouse.
Terri Berry
3.0 out of 5 stars Doesn’t froth like advertised
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024
I like that it is sugar free. Taste good!
Very disappointed that it doesn’t froth like advertised!!!
My unsweetened Almond breeze does froth soooo much better!
LG
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Almond Milk-IMO
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
I've tried so many and the Califa Barista is my fav. Great in latte and in frother, even though it doesn't froth like milk, it's very good!

Best Sellers in

 
 

GoGo SqueeZ yogurtZ, Berry, 3 Ounce (4 Pouches), Low Fat Yogurt, Gluten Free, Pantry-friendly, Recloseable, BPA Free Pouches

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 9499
4.39
 
 

Carnation Breakfast Essentials Ready-to-Drink,Strawberry, 8 FL OZ Carton (Pack of 24)

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1180
25.94
 
 

Carnation Breakfast Essentials Ready to Drink with Fiber, Rich Milk Chocolate, 8 FL OZ Carton (Pack of 24) (Packaging May Var

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 2550
19.28
 
 

Carnation Breakfast Essentials High Protein with Fiber Ready-to-Drink, 8 FL OZ Carton, Rich Milk Chocolate 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 2

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2183
29.14
 
 

Micro Ingredients Organic Coconut Milk Powder, 2 Pound (32 Ounce), Plant-Based Creamer, Perfect for Coffee, Tea and Smoothie,

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 4229
26.95
 
 

Nestle Coffee mate Coffee Creamer, Hazelnut, Concentrated Liquid Pump Bottle, Non Dairy, No Refrigeration, 50.7 fl oz (Pack o

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 18620
19.08
 
 

Nestle Coffee Mate Coffee Creamer, French Vanilla, Concentrated Liquid Pump Bottle, Non Dairy, No Refrigeration, 50.7 oz

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 14953
14.98
 
 

Silk Shelf-Stable Organic Soy Milk, Unsweetened, Dairy-Free, Vegan, Non-GMO Project Verified,32 Fl Oz(Pack of 6)

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 4215
15.79