Costa Hot Chocolate 300g

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No, Costa Express Machines are not vegan. They only have dairy milk options. What Plant Based Milks are available at Costa? Important Note: Costa changed from using Alpro milk to using a company called Adez (owned by Coca-Cola, who also own Costa…coincidence? I don’t think so). Unfortunately, due to the production of these milks, none of them can be confirmed as gluten-free (a sign instore confirms that the plant-based milks “may contain wheat”), which makes it impossible for gluten-free vegans to enjoy their normal drink at costa. Very disappointing decision from Costa who, time and time again, seem to ignore what their strong customer base wants and needs. What Syrups and Speciality Flavours are Vegan at Costa?

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Note- it is not traditional to top hot chocolate with marshmallows in Costa Rica like we do in the States, but you are more than welcome to! There are vegan hot coffees and teas as well as plant-based kinds of milk on the Costa menu, so various drinks can be made vegan with substitutions. Costa also offers a vegan Latte + range. The chocolate powder used in mochas and cappuccinos is not vegan due to potential cross-contamination and a number of the Frostinos and specialty hot chocolates contain dairy and cannot be made vegan. Costa’s online menu provides a transparent breakdown of what is vegan and what’s not, allowing customers to specifically select drinks which are “vegan”, as well as “gluten-free” and “nut-free”. Costa is also one of the few coffee chains to distinguish between “dairy-free” and “vegan” for example – Peach Iced Tea comes up as “dairy-free” but not as “vegan”. This means that even if your barista is not able to tell you what is vegan or not at a Costa store you will be able to tell straight away through their interactive online menu. Sugar Gingerbread Latte and hot chocolate. These are vegan if made with plant-based milk and vegan cream but no gingerbread man or sprinkles. This recipe combines the traditional powered milk ( Leche Pinito) with cacao, sugar and water for a rich and creamy drink that everyone will love.

Another nice thing to know about Costa is that you don’t have to worry about sugar processed with bone char. Sugar is an issue that constantly pops up in almost every Vegan Bev HQ article I have done. If you have read any of my other posts, you will have noticed the recurring theme of: “yes it looks vegan…apart from the fact that it contains sugar…sugar may not be suitable for vegans because of the potential of being processed with bone char”. This is because bone char is typically used in the United States to process sugar. It is rarely used in the UK (the use of bone char is heavily regulated in Europe). Vegan Costa Coffee At Home In this section, I break down the Iced Coffees at Costa Coffee. Below is a summary table of the vegan and non-vegan iced coffees available at Costa: The Costa Iced Mocha is not vegan as the chocolate sauce used contains dairy as an ingredient (compared to the chocolate powder used in cappuccinos, hot chocolate, and hot mochas which is not vegan due to potential dairy cross-contamination). The Salted Caramel and Chocolate Fudge Brownie Frappes are not vegan. The base sauces have milk powder in them.

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If you would like to read more about whether coffee, in general, is vegan, you can here – Is Coffee Vegan? How To Find Out The Truth. Hi Deborah, I have noted above the following frappes are vegan, but emphasis to the barista which plant-based milk you want them made with, and NO CREAM on top. Terry’s Chocolate Orange Hot Chocolate. This is from their new range. This will be vegan if made with plant-based milk and vegan cream. The sprinkles and chocolate orange slice is not vegan, so ask to be made without. You can also melt a tablespoon of milk or dark chocolate chips in place of the cocoa powder. VariationsIced Cappuccino (the whipped foam contains dairy and the chocolate may have been cross-contaminated with dairy) Autumn 23 drinks. Sadly their Autumn themed range, Costa’s Maple Hazel range is not vegan– the maple sauce used contains milk. This is really disappointing because vegans or people with milk intolerances are unable to enjoy these seasonal drinks. Although the iconic favourite almost disappeared, after a nationwide uproar and a request by fans in 2016, it sealed its return place at the top as the nations favourite hot chocolate from costa coffee.

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During the traditional coffee hour in Costa Rica, children are often served hot chocolate, tea, or a homemade juice.When coffee shops first started popping up on the High Streets of the UK, they only had simple menus with the drinks that are still among the most popular today: Lattes, Americanos, Cappuccinos, Flat Whites, Tea. These were offered with a soya milk option but not much else was on the menu for vegans. Mar/Apr 23: The new KitKat range is not vegan, the syrup used to make the drinks has milk powder in it. No. At the moment, Costa do not sell any vegan pastries. The croissants (plain and almond), pain au raisin and chocolate twists all contain butter. Non-festive Vegan Food This traditional Costa Rican hot chocolate, made with powdered milk, cocoa and sugar, is the perfect antidote to a cold and rainy day. About This Recipe Heat water to boiling on stovetop or in microwave. Stir in powdered milk and cocoa until dissolved. Add sugar to taste.