Brand new to making my own almond/coconut milk. Couldn't I just use a coffee filter or even some fine mesh fabric (chiffon/fine tulle)?
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The thing about this nut milk bag is that it has a draw string which keeps the blended almond/water in the bag as you squeeze out the milk. You really need to be able to tightly wring out the milk and I don't think a coffee filter will hold up (most likely will tear and become a mess.) Trust me, I tried other methods and the small price for his bag was well worth it in my opinion. Very little mess, easy to use, holds up really well and easy to clean afterwards.
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You could use some kind of fabric, but I found this bag extremely convenient for the task.
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Coffee filter never worked for me. You could make your own bag. I found this bag to be made of a softer material than tulle you'd find at fabric store. You don't want to use tulle with holes or you'll get particles in the milk. I've used kitchen towels, as a filter, but that always left a big mess.
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Yes,but the consistency will be different. If you are looking to make vegan yogurt/kefir, it is best to mix 1/2 soy milk with either almond or coconut milk. Adding soy milk gives the yogurt/kefir nice consistency. If using almond milk or coconut milk alone, it will be too runny (lot's of liquid to drain off). From a quart of almond or coconut milk you'll get close to two cups of yogurt (much less then if using almond or coconut milk in combination with soy or cow milk).
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Maybe, but you might try using a regular juicer for coconut milk, too. You can make awesome almond milk and rice milk though!
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No. You make almond milk with raw almonds and a good food processor. The leftovers after you filter the almond milk is almond flour.
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Yes. Almond,milk does froth quite nicely. Froth is thick but not stiff. Very nice for latte.
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This note is for making coconut milk from dried coconut. I buy finely ground unsweetened coconut in the 12oz bags. I then add the coconut into a vitamin blender. I then add four more cups of water and blend on high for about a minute. Then, I strain the mixture through this nifty nut milk bag. Then, I add a dash of pure himalayan salt and stevia or agave nectar to taste. There you have a recipie for coconut milk. I then dry the remains left in the bag in the dehydrator for delicious almond flour.
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I would imagine you would use like a Fox's Ubet syrup. Milk, coffee, in the blender. Not sure tho, sorry.
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I have only made almond milk. If you want me to tell you how to do that, I would be happy to.
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Almond milk will froth successfully . Just make sure you are using the coiled frothing attachment for your machine.
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Yes! You can use any kind of milk (whole, skim, almond, soy). Just make sure to add a couple tablespoons of honey. Or look for a recipe on internet.
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I have been making almond milk for years and I have just run it under hot tap water changing to cold water until it rinses clean. I really don't want to get soap in it. I started using my old bag to strain my kale/apple drink and it is a world of improvement. Now, that stains but I will use that exclusively for the kale stuff. I would never let it sit after using it because it will "sour", not good.
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I always use the permanent filter... try it without, perhaps a small cone filter would work just as well..love my PHY. It looks beautiful, and makes a small amount of coffee,as I am the only coffee drinker in this house.
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Anyone have basic non dairy milk recipe's work with this machine? I would love to try coconut milk in a can, premade cashew milk or almond milk, a probiotic capsule and that's it. I have had it work in the oven with light on, incubating for 24 hours, but can't get it to work in this machine.
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I don't think you can. There is no place to put coffee in a filter. The basket is for chunks of chocolate that melt from the heat of the milk.
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Sure Patricia. I haven't actually made almond milk with it yet, but I put whole almonds in my green drinks and I get a smoothe finish every time. So have fun making your milk my dear. Carol.
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This muslin is so tight i use it to filter my home made wine and jelly. We drink tea but i think that you could use it to filter coffee. It will stain but it washes well.
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Everything you need (including the removable milk frother) plus a free assortment (12, I think) of coffee pods - several of each - light, medium, intense, and decaf. All you will need is milk. I have been using skim with great results.