Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend

Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend is a shelf-stable oat milk in a 32 fl oz carton that Califia makes for lattes. The company says it “froths, foams, and steams,” and the carton front reads “Steam Ready” and “Foams Well.”

Who it suits

It suits people who make lattes, cappuccinos or iced coffee at home and want an oat milk labeled for steaming. If you mostly pour plant milk on cereal and want fewer calories and no sugars on the panel, compare it with the almond carton in our oat milk vs almond milk labels guide.

Key facts

• Per 8 fl oz (240 mL): 130 calories, 7g fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 115mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate, 4g total sugars including 4g added sugars (8% DV), 2g protein (Califia panel image)
• Vitamin D 0mcg (0% DV), calcium 270mg (20% DV), iron 0mg, potassium 370mg (6% DV); 4 servings per container (Califia panel image)
• Ingredients: “Oatmilk (Water, Oats), Sunflower Oil, Minerals (Dipotassium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Tricalcium Phosphate), Sea Salt.”
• Califia’s FAQ says carton Barista Blends are shelf stable before opening; refrigerate after opening and use within 7 to 10 days

The text table on Califia’s page lists slightly different figures from its panel image; we use the panel image.

What reviewers say

In a four-brand oat milk taste test, Portland Monthly tried Califia’s Barista Blend oat milk (a refrigerated version) and picked it as the closest to whole milk in taste, while noting a fatty feel on the tongue and a slightly gray color.

Pros

• Labeled and described by Califia for frothing and steaming
• Short ingredient line with no gums listed
• Shelf stable before opening, per Califia

Cons

• 130 calories and 4g added sugars per cup on the panel
• Panel lists 0mcg vitamin D

Cautions

Califia’s product page lists “No Allergens Present” and marks it Vegan, Gluten Free, Kosher, Soy Free and Non GMO; the carton front says “Dairy Free” and “Gluten Free.” These are Califia’s statements, so check the current carton if you manage an allergy. Califia also sells a refrigerated version in some stores, so read the storage line on the carton you buy.