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The Art of Pouring Lattes With Plant Milk

The Art of Pouring Lattes With Plant Milk

The rise of plant-based milks has redefined latte art, turning once-unlikely ingredients into coffee’s new standard. No longer an afterthought, alternative milks now dominate specialty cafes, with nearly half of all coffee drinks featuring nondairy options. This shift isn’t just about trends—it’s about science, precision, and the barista’s craft. From oat milk’s creamy rise to pistachio’s bold whisper, the world of plant milk is rewriting the rules of coffee artistry. Plant milk’s ascent is rooted in demand. Gen Z and millennials drive the market, seeking ethical, sustainable, and health-conscious choices. Yet the real magic lies in the science behind these…
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Oat Milk Default Nudge Cuts Cafe Carbon Footprint by 25-34%

Oat Milk Default Nudge Cuts Cafe Carbon Footprint by 25-34%

Here’s what you need to know: A UK café experiment shows that making oat milk the default option can slash the carbon footprint of cafe drinks by up to 34%. Researchers at Plymouth Marjon University tested this by switching oat milk to the default at one campus café, while a second café served as a control. The results? Plant-based milk use tripled in just weeks, with carbon savings matching the scale of the shift. The study, published in Global Environmental Psychology, used an ABAB design to track changes over time. Before the default nudge, plant-based milk accounted for just 16.6%…
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