I thought almond milk was the eco choice until I learned about water usage.

Seeing the data on water consumption per gallon convinced me to switch to oat milk for my coffee.

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Almond milk still has merits though, especially for those needing lower carb options or who prefer its nutty flavor... @charles289 is right about the texture in coffee, but a barista blend almond milk rarely curdles. The water usage data is concerning, yet many almond farms are adopting more efficient irrigation systems.

charles2891d ago

Reading about almond milk's water footprint was a real eye-opener for me too. I was buying it every week until I saw the data on water consumption per gallon. Oat milk became my go-to because it uses significantly less water and other resources. The texture in coffee is smoother, and it doesn't curdle like almond milk sometimes does. It took a few tries to find an unsweetened version that worked for my taste, but now I won't go back. Have you noticed a difference in flavor since making the switch?

michaelr381d ago

California's almond farms use roughly 10% of the state's agricultural water, which is staggering when you consider the drought cycles. Honestly, it feels like we're starting to see a shift where consumers actually care about resource metrics beyond just price or taste. Tbh, the oat milk trend isn't just about preference, it's a small but visible move towards valuing sustainability in everyday purchases. We're voting with our wallets on water policy without even realizing it. Ngl, I switched for the texture too, but knowing the environmental impact makes it stick.

the_james22h ago

Yeah, the water stats for almonds are brutal, and @michaelr38 really nailed the consumer shift. I finally found an unsweetened oat milk that doesn’t taste like cardboard, so the switch stuck for me too.