Recently, people have seen a major shift in the types of dairy and milk choices people use and are offering at different coffee shops, around the country and even the world.<\/p>\n
There has been an obvious switch to non dairy choices among people and their coffee orders. \u00a0Usually, coffee shops have always had those alternatives, especially since some people are allergic or just lactose intolerant. \u00a0Typically, the main alternative that was given was soy milk.<\/p>\n
But, even that, 65% of our human population is only just lactose intolerant.<\/p>\n
However, even people who don’t need those accommodations have been switching to non dairy alternatives in their coffee. \u00a0I know that I have.<\/p>\n
According to an article from Forbes, “dairy milk consumption has been on the decline for decades, with each generation drinking less milk than its predecessor” (Kateman).<\/p>\n
Most of the reasons for this switch is because of ethics or just simple nutrition reasons.<\/p>\n
Places like Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks have just recently added oat milk to their list of alternatives. \u00a0Oat milk is simply a non dairy milk alternative that is plant-based and gives a creamy and rich taste to your go-to coffee. \u00a0And as to the name, it does consist of oats of course!<\/p>\n
Coffee shops also provide other non dairy options such as almond milk, and coconut milk that you can customize to your personal liking.<\/p>\n
Now for my opinion.<\/p>\n
I’m definitely a person that does not need accommodations made to my coffee. \u00a0But, I like to try something new once in a while. \u00a0Lately, I’ve been adding oat milk into my everyday coffee. \u00a0But, for me it is sometimes\u00a0hard to differ between each milk and their taste since it’s only in my coffee.<\/p>\n
I do agree though, that almond milk is definitely a thinner type of milk and doesn’t always blend as well. \u00a0Oat milk on the other hand, is thicker and is similar to to real dairy milk from my experience.<\/p>\n
Overall, ethically and nutritionally, non dairy alternatives are very beneficial. \u00a0And, their tastes are good as well! \u00a0I recommend trying a simple switch in dairy once in a while. \u00a0A little goes a long way.<\/p>\n