Whether it’s a classic cappuccino or a creamy latte macchiato – for many coffee lovers, a good milk foam is a must. But what if you want to avoid cow’s milk? The good news is that there are now numerous vegan milk alternatives that are perfect for enjoying coffee. We have tested our way through the range to introduce you to the best options.

We’ll show you how you can use plant-based milk alternatives to make not only delicious but also environmentally friendly coffee. We’ll also give you valuable tips on how to easily create creamy milk foam – and maybe even take your latte art skills to the next level.

Soy milk

“The mild all-rounder”

Soy milk is one of the classic plant-based milks. It has a slightly cereal taste and a subtle sweetness. However, it shows its weakness when it comes to frothing: the high protein content makes the foam rather watery and less stable. It is therefore less suitable for cappuccino lovers, as the espresso flavor is quickly lost.

Oat milk

“The best foam”

Oat milk is made from fermented grain and has an intense oat flavor. This can mask the espresso flavor somewhat, especially with lighter roasts. However, it scores points when it comes to frothing: oat milk is excellent for frothing and provides the best basis for latte art – with a little practice, you can conjure up perfect patterns on your coffee.

Almond milk

“A special taste”

Almond milk is usually made from just two ingredients – almonds and water. Ground almond milk is usually made from just almonds and water. It is particularly creamy, has a slight almond note and tastes slightly sour. This sour taste comes through strongly in cappuccino, which is why we do not necessarily recommend almond milk for coffee. Nevertheless, it is an interesting option that tastes good to many – just not necessarily in combination with espresso.

Other milk alternatives

In addition to other types of cereal milk, there are also classic nut milk alternatives. The rule here is: just try it! Some combinations are more suitable than others, but a lot also depends on personal taste. In combination with coffee, the milk alternative should not be too sour. You can easily make almost all types of cereal milk at home.

Practicing latte art

Latte art gives every coffee that certain something. But you often need a lot of milk to perfect the art. Here’s an ingenious tip from Seven Miles Coffee Roasters:

1. Pour the finished latte art coffee back into the jug
2. Stir well to mix the milk and coffee
3. Pour a small amount of the mixture back into the cup and cover with cocoa powder
4. The latte art technique can then be practiced as usual
5. This process can be repeated several times