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Remember the rarity of finding a cafe that made almond milk lattes?
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Before we get into the current landscape of alt-milks, heres a (very) brief history lesson.
Soy, almond, and coconut milk have beenaround for centuriesas dietary staples around the world.
It wasnt until the mid-aughts, however, that they started to blow upcommercially-speaking.
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And so its inspired other nuts to get milked, if you will.
Thats where the new generation comes in.
ForTachefounderRoxana Saidi, pistachios are the obvious choice.
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Saidis appreciation for pistachios goes beyond nutrition and sustainability, though.
For those avoiding nuts altogether,Lattinis sunflower seed milk offers an allergen-free, eco-friendly option.
Oat is the arena where more innovation seems to be at play.
Flavor and performance is everything, he says, reflecting on Koatjis latte-ready texture.
Its the key to standing out in a market filled with alternative milks.
Kiki Milkis also pushing oat milks boundaries.
The best ingredients come straight from the earth, and that philosophy continues to guide us.
These brands arent just upgrading ingredients and sustainabilitytheyre reimagining plant-based milks aesthetic.
Tache leans into the natural opulence of pistachios with jewel-toned packaging.
Kiki Milk, on the other hand, finds aesthetic inspiration in Hawaiis identity as the rainbow state.
So whats next in the non-dairy space?
Were moving beyond simply replacing dairy and into a world where plant-based options stand on their own merits.
