# Cafe-Quality Hemp Milks Elmhurst's Barista Edition Hemp Milk is Perfect for Steaming & Foaming By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-08-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barista-edition-hemp-milk References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4065-innovation-explodes-in-plant-based-dairy-alternatives) & [elmhurst1925](https://elmhurst1925.com/collections/barista/products/barista-hemp) [Elmhurst](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-cashew-milk) is now expanding its range of Barista Edition [plant-based products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-health-barista) with an all-new Hemp Milk variety that's ideal for creating high-quality hot beverages at home. The shelf-stable product is made with just [six simple ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/califia-farms-simple-organic) and boasts a formula that's free from added oils, gums and emulsifiers. The omega-rich hemp milk not only provides a great taste but also a product that steams, foams and pours particularly well. The newest Barista Edition from Elmhurst joins others made from almonds, oats and brown rice. Knowing that consumers want to make cafe-like drinks themselves in the comfort of their own homes, many beverage brands are branding their products with the word "barista" to associate them with a high level of quality and flavor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Barista Products:** Opportunity for beverage brands to create plant-based alternatives specifically designed for making high-quality hot beverages. - **Hemp-based Dairy Alternatives:** Opportunity to innovate and expand the market for hemp milk and other hemp-based dairy alternatives that offer a great taste and superior steaming, foaming, and pouring capabilities. - **Home Brewing Café-style Drinks:** Opportunity for brands to tap into the growing trend of consumers wanting to recreate cafe-like drinks at home, by offering high-quality barista products that can be easily used by consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can explore the potential of creating plant-based barista products and hemp-based dairy alternatives to meet the demand for high-quality hot beverages. - **Dairy Alternatives:** The dairy alternatives industry can develop innovative hemp-based products that provide a rich taste and excellent steaming, foaming, and pouring capabilities, appealing to consumers looking for plant-based alternatives. - **Home Brewing:** The home brewing industry can cater to the trend of consumers wanting to recreate cafe-quality drinks at home by offering easy-to-use barista products that deliver the same level of quality and flavor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Maple Walnut Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-walnut-barista-edition.md) - [Barista-Friendly Milk Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatbased-milk.md) - [Hemp Milk Concentrates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-milk-concentrate.md) - [Sesame Milk Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sesame-milk-beverages.md) - [Coffee Enthusiast Alt Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/califia-farms-barista-blends.md) - [Coffee-Focused Coconut Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-health-barista-coconut.md) - [Organic Oat-Based Coffee Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-oat-barista-blend.md) - [Barista-Approved Coffee Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornish-barista-milk.md) - [Extra-Creamy Oat-Based Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatly-bio-barista.md)