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SERVE YOUR CUSTOMERS The ALTERNATIVE

The Alternative Dairy Co. are the experts in plant-based barista milks. The brand exists to create quality alternatives to dairy milks which are specifically crafted for baristas.

ur premium barista milks were specifically crafted in collaboration with local baristas, café owners, dairy free and dairy consumers and most importantly roasters to achieve the perfect formulation that complements the perfect espresso,” noted the brand.

Never have consumers been so engaged with what they eat and drink. Trends in sustainability and food origins have created a new era of transparency across the entire farm to cup journey and consumers want brands that tell a local and sustainable story.

The Alternative Dairy Co Milks are made using thoughtfully sourced produce and other ingredients, prioritising local as much as possible.

“Our premium barista oat and almond milk is made using locally grown oats and almonds and is vegan-friendly, low in sugar and produced locally on the NSW Central Coast. Using local ingredients is a win-win because we’re getting the best quality ingredients, while supporting local farmers.”

Being sourced and produced just over the ditch means The Alternative Dairy Co.’s milks don’t travel far from farm to flat white.

“With our barista oat milk being the most sustainable member of our milk family, it is made with at least 98 percent Australian ingredients, GMO free and Australian grown oats and almonds.”

The Alternative Dairy Co. is taking part in the SaveBOARD Tetra Pak Recycling Scheme trial and sponsoring and supporting 10 cafes who are involved. This initiative involves taking Tetra Pak cartoons and shredding and processing them into pieces to build products of the future. This is called SaveBOARD which is a Zero Waste construction material that is intrinsically water-resistant and mould resistant.

“We believe that the key to success is providing customers with a milk option that takes a back seat by having a neutral taste that really highlights the espresso.”

The Alternative Dairy Co. ticks all the boxes when it comes to delivering on a creamy taste, is high performing when it comes to texturing and stretching to create amazing latte art, and as a bonus is made in Australia using local ingredients.

But it’s not all about the products. The Alternative Dairy Co. also values its relationships

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with its New Zealand customers, and prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service through a dedicated and passionate team of café and plantbased milk enthusiasts.

HOW TO POUR THE PERFECT OAT MILK COFFEE

Jo Galvez, one of The Alternative Dairy Co.’s very own Territory Development Managers and New Zealand latte art champion has listed some of his top tips for creating the perfect oat milk brew: Pro tip 1: Make sure your equipment is clean. From jugs, coffee machine and cups. Pro tip 2: Pre heat your cups!

This keeps your oat brews nice and warm for longer. Pro tip 3: (This may sound like it counteracts tip 2,) but don’t let your oat milk get too hot. The reason is that non-dairy milks burn a lot faster than dairy milk. So, the sugars and the fats in the oat milk will end up tasting quite burnt. The prime temperature for non-dairy (in this case oat) is around 65°- 70°. This temperature allows you to execute some great latte art at the perfect drinking temperature.