The art and science behind plant-based barista drinks

Dragsbæk is expanding the plant-based barista range with the launch of a Barista PRO series | Photo credit: Dragsbæk

Consumers are increasingly seeking options that align with their dietary preferences, sustainability concerns and taste expectations. As a result, coffee shops and baristas are embracing plant-based beverages to meet this growing demand.
 

However, not all plant-based drinks deliver on the required barista performance for foaming, stability, and taste – a dynamic that has pushed suppliers to improve everything from plant crops and harvesting to development and production.

Dragsbæk, a leading European manufacturer of plant-based drinks for brands and private labels, is at the forefront of this evolution. With an extensive range of Barista drinks designed specifically for coffee. Dragsbæk ensures that plant-based beverages deliver the same indulgent experience as traditional dairy-based options.

“Mastering the perfect plant-based barista drink requires both art and science,” says Quality Director Sarah Bjerre Lindboe at Dragsbæk. “For example, many of the oat ingredients available on the market today have been cultivated over many years for uses other than plant-based food and drinks, mostly for production in the feed industry. As a frontrunner and market leader, we need to pave the way and have therefore joined forces with ‘specialist farmers’, other companies, and researchers in the pOATential project to find the best possible oat variety for barista drinks – with creaminess, perfect stability, and superior foam performance.”

This comprehensive end-to-end approach is the key for Dragsbæk to successfully master plant-based drinks in application.

Learn more about the pOATential research programme here 

To truly cater to the needs of baristas, Dragsbæk is expanding the plant-based barista range with the launch of a Barista PRO series. With taste that rounds off the coffee flavor perfectly, and stability you can always count on – it’s a premium plant-based alternative with exceptional performance. The Pro Barista Oat is already out, while Almond, Coconut, and Soy Barista PRO options will be available in Q2, further enhancing the choices for plant-based coffee lovers. 
 

Discover the future of coffee with the Barista PRO series, available both under the NATURLI’ brand or controlled label. 

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