DAMN FINE TUTORIAL - Steaming & Pouring Alternative Milks

Breaking down how to steam and pour alternative milks, more particularly almond and oat from Califia Farms.

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[culinaryloft]

You mention several times about the temperature and not "burning" the milk, but never discuss actual temperatures or a range of temperatures. So I have no idea whether I'm burning my milk or what temperature range I should be working with? Would you please elaborate with some specifics ranges and what is too hot (ie: burning)? I too use only the Califia brands, so this is perfect for me! Thank you very much.

[dunbar]

I’ve tried a bunch and my favorite taste wise is full fat Oatley. It seems to steam and taste just as good as the Oatley Barista Blend and costs about half as much per ounce in the 1/2 gallon size.

[dadamj]

Thank you my dude. Super valuable info as always. Off to the shops tomorrow to see if I can pick either of these up.

[---qrnq]

I have been trying nut milk for a long time, but they never suited. I'm from New Zealand and have drank grass fed dairy milk all my life, HOWEVER, I gave cashew milk a go. Perfection! No nutty taste competing with the coffee.

[starflower]

Thank you!!! Those are the same exact two milks I use. Have a prosumer machine but am not getting the texture that you are able to get. Gives me hope and will keep trying!

[kiranagarwal]

Thank you so much, I was always wondering how to steam and pour milk alternatives.

[MikePanic]

I’ve found Califia > Oatly for barista blends but Silk Oat Yea! is also wonderful and very affordable with a great taste.

Like you I let oat milk sit for 20-30 seconds, along with some tapping really helps get the bubbles out and a nice gloss.

I’ve found stopping at 135–140f to be the magic point, the milk will creep another 5-15 degrees higher as it sits too.

[vsanchez]

Great video and pours with alternative milks. I completely failed when using regular non-barista alternatives, I’ll give these a try.

[Adeline]

Love oat milk. Can't wait to try this. I'll use the Mason jar method. I use Oat Yeah!!

[melfeat]

What’s the temperature supposed to me for oatmilk ?

[AMPMReviews]

I keep trying to make my own oat milk for steaming and using amalayse to make it less slimy but still it’s not working

[mrdunu]

Great video! Out of curiosity, is there a reason you hold the pitcher on an angle instead of resting it flat against the tray? Can’t you replicate the whirlpool with an angled steam wand while resting the pitcher flat on the tray?

[ula]

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[Dayzee]

What’s the temperature it should reach on the thermometer?

[blessedspearos]

Hi! What is the correct temp for the almond milk to have the perfect flavor when mixed with an espresso?

[jessicaanastasio]

just came across this video, where did you get the cute la Marzocco ceramic cup you're dosing into!

[stefanbecker]

Hmmm. Very helpful comment at the end. Might be heating my oat milk too much

[neraknerak]

I think you have the best coffee channel on YouTube!

[BrentGoodale]

im so bad with pouring any milk drinks. I cant even get any type of "Line" or any contrast at all with the milk :( watched a hand full of videos and still no luck. Any tips?

[hamiamiam]

So the only actual differences are:
Longer steaming time
Being careful with fast rising temp.

The max temperature is 60 C right?