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https://perfectdailygrind.com/2019/01/which-is-the-best-non-dairy-milk-for-specialty-coffee/

In the article I have linked, author Hazel Boydell discusses the different kind of milks and mylks (vegan milk substitutes) and what are the best options for a person depending on their dairy or non-dairy preference. She discusses why certain options are better than others and what makes the milks different from milk besides that they are plant based options. She even pulls quotes from some of the best roasters in the world. 

it is 2020 and we have at least seven different kind of milk options when it comes to what kind of milk we want in our lattes. About a decade ago, if I wanted a milk option that did not come from a cow I was told I was high maintenance and would often have my friends roll their eyes ate me. There was even a time where requesting a latte to be skinny or made with 2% milk would get an eye roll reaction. Yeah, lactose intolerance is one of the more inconvenient dietary issues that one may face but it is still a health concern. Now comes the decision of what is the best milk. Very few people want plain whole milk anymore. There are at least five non-dairy milks that I can think of off the top of my head but which is the best. Oat, Almond, Coconut, Hemp, Soy? All run possible risks of other health and dietary options. If a person allergic to tree nuts that eliminates both almond and coconut. As well as the strong flavors that go along with both variations of the milk. Hemp does not have any real allergen negatives but it does have a strong flavor that may not mix well with coffee, especially if people are particular about their latte taste. The downside to oat milk is that it contains more sugar and it has gluten. If someone has celiac disease this can be not the safest option. And what has always been the downside to soy is that you could be allergic or if your family has a high risk of breast cancer it is best to avoid anything that is soy or high in soy content.

Then comes the issue, if you are grabbing a coffee at a more bougie coffee shop, of latte art. For some it is the main reason to get a latte to begin with. Some of these milks, because they are thinner and steam differently than regular milks, do not allow for foam or art. This sounds ridiculous but it is a very important part of an avid coffee drinkers experience. Sometimes the heart or leaf or flower makes someone’s day.

For me personally, my go to is a soy vanilla latte. I like it because the milk is a little creamier and the flavor is not as strong in comparison to the nut based mylks and not as sweet as the oat and hemp. 

Everyone has an opinion. Leave a comment tell me your favorite latte milk preference, why, what your favorite latte art is and where you got it at.