How to Steam Alternative Milk for Coffee (Tips & Tricks)

How do you steam alternative milk for coffee? Heating, frothing and stretching your alternative milks is slightly different that how you treat your normal dairy milk when preparing it for coffee. When we say alternative milks we are talking, soy milk, almond milk and oat milk for example and they each have their own intricacies that you should be aware of. Alternative milks are becoming more and more popular among coffee drinkers who are looking to go dairy free. In this video Luke talks you through the basics of the alternates and provides some fundamental do's and don'ts. He also throws a couple of tips that will save you when all else fails.

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[shannyn]

Incredibly helpful video for a plant-based coffee shop, thank you!!

[wowtilly]

Nut milks are tricky to work with especially during high peak periods on the coffee machine, I usually keep the steam-wand a little lower beneath the surface of the milk/jug and let it rip until I get the desired heat/temperature. Also adding a block of ice/or small amount of ice supports my soy/nut milk structure. True story - good luck.

[AlejandroPDX]

Great video. Alternative milks can be so tricky and frustrating. I loved the point about how the acids from them and certain coffees don’t mesh well. Didn’t think about that

[danielmoyle]

Thanks team.

I’ve been pouring with Bonsoy for years and Soyboy more recently and have never found splitting to be a major issue. Certainly not enough to warrant your last hack!!

[japaneseextremme]

If I ever get an espresso maker, I'll be back to reference this video. Cheers!

[Enhypenchis]

That’s super h a great idea!!! ❤thank you!!

[kmbziyo]

Could you also do a video on making matcha lattes? Is it just the same as a regular latte but you are using matcha instead of espresso?

[Syd]

Hi, please recommend one pitcher for a beginner, thanks mate :)

[urnamed]

is non-lactose milk harder to froth then normal?

[jaseau]

Helpful video Luke! Slightly off-topic... I'm learning to become a Barista and struggling to find content on colour-coded milk jugs (or handles) for the different milk types. Is there a standard within the Aussie coffee industry that I can refer to (if so, what is it?), or do all the cafes have their own colour-code system - if any? Some baristas move from cafe to cafe on a Casual employment basis, and could easily make a mistake if there is no set standard. I ask here because I'm struggling to find content that covers this. Cafe owners welcome to comment here too! Cheers.

[slambergamer]

I want to start my own car boot coffee shop... I think i will do the last trick for all my milk.. its seems like sure fire method and easy.. i will put all my coffee in closed cup so i dont think my cust care about the art... Will this work ?

[kingzmart]

Can I use the fresh milk? If they use the fresh milk can make it a design for coffee ? Which better full cream or fresh milk?

[WpgGoalie]

What size pitchers were you using? I have a 12oz and a 20oz. I find the 12 is sometimes too small and the milk heats too quick. Whereas the 20 creates a lot of waste based on how much I need to use to reach my Gaggia Classic steam tip. I'm thinking a 17oz would be best.

[BaggySu]

Are you normally using separate wipe for almond milk?

[Sports-media]

What about if u put half of that coffee shot in the milk instead of putting the whole thing and u might have enough coffee in the cup to be able to do some latte art. What u reckon mate?

[jorgechu]

Hi. I can't foam a simple lactose-free milk. 😢

[FatNorthernBigot]

If alternative milks were any good, we wouldn't have to farm dairy cows.

[freedomofnow]

I thought this was content cop for a moment.

[Casperillus]

I am addict❤ed to coffeeee bitches😍😋🥳😩😱

[missredhead]

5:46 as a barista/ putting out an instructional video related to food, absolutely appalled at the state of his fingernails - if you‘re going to do closeups at least make an effort to use immaculately clean hands with no dirt-rimmed nails! Real turn off, seriously. Pity because otherwise it’s a great video, but yeesh.