When I poured this one into my morning roast, it didn’t separate, but it did give my coffee an off flavor that I didn’t appreciate.
The Elmhurst Milked Oats lacked body and was so bland that it tasted like oat-flavored water. It didn’t curdle in hot beverages, but it was so thin and lightly flavored that it watered down coffee. The problem I had with them is the problem I have with oat milks in general-they just aren’t rich enough to be described as anything close to “milky.” The Planet Oat Oatmilkwas gray and watery. Outside of the top three, the oat milks start to be touch-and-go. It didn’t separate in coffee, and it had a light oat flavor. But if you’re partial to a sweeter oat milk, this one wasn’t terrible. The Elmhurst Milked Oats Barista Edition was so dark (practically beige) that it looked the least like actual milk. This oat milk is, unfortunately, not as widely available as the regular version, but you can buy it online. If you want an oat milk that foams up nicely for lattes, this is the one to get. It was pleasantly oaty but not so strong-tasting that it overwhelmed the nuances of the coffee. The Oatly Barista Edition Oatmilkwas on a par with the regular Oatly Oatmilk, only slightly sweeter and thicker. It didn’t overpower when stirred into coffee, and it mixed well without separating. There’s definitely an oaty flavor coming through, but it’s mild and well balanced. It has a similar mouthfeel, consistency, and color to whole milk. The Oatly Oatmilk was by far the best of the bunch. 
Here are my tasting notes, in order from best to basically undrinkable: To evaluate both the oat milk itself and how it tastes in coffee, I tried all of the brands on their own and then in coffee. I also tested several “barista blends,” which have a slightly thicker consistency than regular oat milk. To even the playing field, I stuck to unflavored, unsweetened oat milk varieties that are sold at most grocery stores. Keeping an open mind, I begrudgingly accepted the challenge. So I’m not sure if my editors were playing a cruel joke or just seeking an honest opinion when they asked me to do a blind oat milk tasting to find the best brand. If I’m going to put anything in my coffee, it’s going to be regular cow’s milk.
The stuff looks more like dirty dishwater than like actual milk. Its unappetizing, murky gray color, its thin consistency. This week, it’s all things coffee at Wirecutter. From pour-overs to espresso machines, and from bean roast to brew strength, we have strong opinions about it all. If you’ve browsed any of our coffee coverage, you know that we take our brew pretty seriously.
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