SPROUD Dairy Free Milk BARISTA Flavor, Vegan Milk with Plant-Based Pea Protein, Shelf Stable Non-GMO, 1 Liter (Pack of 6)

Given Oatly's repeated inability to keep its product available—as well as that company's recent decision to preference Starbucks over individual customers who've been buying their product for years—I decided to try Sproud Barista as an alternative. So far I'm impressed. It's a different product with a different taste than oatmilk, and so it's not a seamless replacement. But Sproud is working really well for my primary need: as a steamed milk for cappuccinos and cortados. It microfoams really well—better than Oatly Barista in fact (though it takes a little practice to learn how it wants to be steamed to get just the right consistency). It blends nicely and carries the espresso flavor well. So, as a replacement for Oatly in my hot espresso drinks, it's great. However, I don't like it as much as Oatly for cold espresso drinks (e.g., iced lattes). With those, Sproud Barista's subtle pea taste and texture, at least for me, doesn't blend as nicely in a cold drink. Though it may be that's only the case for the Barista variety; perhaps that's really only best for hot drinks. Regardless, I'm happy for the alternative and appreciate getting to work with a new company after the disregard Oatly has shown for its individual customers as of late.

Most important thing is that it doesn’t taste bad. It’s very neutral so it’s perfect for mixing with protein powder. Also very thin when refrigerated so it’s even easier to mix. Chock full of vitamins and extra protein makes it my go to.

I got a fully automatic espresso machine but the amount of sugar in regular dairy, paired with the fact that I was lactose intolerant, was an issue. This is BETTER than milk in my lattes and my Cuban cortaditos. It has a smooth taste, a little bit like evaporated milk to me, but not really. All I can say is you just have to try it. For me, it's the best plant based milk for espressos that I have ever had with 1/3 the sugar. I went on subscription and after a couple of weeks of lattes and cafecitos with this, I have gone from 3 months to two month intervals. I believe I will be a customer of theirs for YEARS. I love this. Good job, Sproud! Please keep this in stock!

If you are allergic to dairy, this is the stuff. I love coffee and I make a lot of lattes and such. I like the sweetened stuff for coffee and unsweetened stuff for cereal. This is the closest thing to milk for consistency and taste of milk that I've found and makes great foam for espresso based drinks. Great for cereal as well. For baking, I can't comment. Ask my wife.

The milk itself I like. Very nice with coffee, tea or even oatmeal. However, this is my 3rd order and expiry day is way too close. It's August now. 6 pack expires in September. I think it's a bit "pushing it" for a long life product.