9 On-The-Go Vegan Lattes to Keep You Cool and Caffeinated

There is a time for coffee shops, but even with mobile ordering capabilities, canned lattes bring a new meaning to coffee-to-go. Improved single-serve bottled varieties with La Colombe leading the way, swapping the bottle for a can and creating the world’s first draft latte. Other coffee companies have followed suit, and now have their choice of cold plant milk lattes for consumers to enjoy on the go (and avoid vegan milk surcharges at coffee shops). Here are 9 of our favorites. But first, what exactly is a latte and where does it come from?

Where did lattice come from?

According to Green Farm Cafe, like cappuccinos and macchiatos, lattes were originally invented in Italy. But they are not made for locals. They were actually created to cater to American tourists who “struggled with the bitter and rich taste of espresso.” So, it tracks how popular the drink is in the US. (Between June 2017 and 2018, Americans drank nearly 67 million lattes!)

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But since the word latte translates directly to “milk” in Italian, you should be careful if you’re vacationing in the country, because you’ll likely be served warm milk. That said, in the UK or US, a latte is two shots of espresso topped with steamed milk and finished with a very thin froth. (A cappuccino is similar, but with much more froth.)

How can a latte be vegan?

Traditionally, lattes are made with cow’s milk. But it is not mandatory. Now, there are many plant-based milk alternatives on the market, such as oat, soy, coconut, and hemp, and all can be swapped directly with cow’s milk to make a vegan latte.

So, if you’re on the go and want a milky caffeine boost, here are a few vegan canned options on offer for you.

9 Canned Vegan Lattes to Keep You Going

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1 La Colombe Draft Lattes

Based on a combination of creative ingenuity and perhaps a bit of magic, La Colombe created the first draft latte in a can in 2016. Since its inception, the company has expanded the line to include oat milk varieties. Current flavors include Oatmilk Double Latte and Oatmilk Vanilla Latte.
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2 Califia Farms Almondmilk Lattice

Almond milk adds an almond flavor to this bottled cold brew coffee. Available in Salted Caramel, XX Espresso, Mocha and Vanilla, these dairy-free drinks will keep you fueled and focused.
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3 Rise Brewing Company Nitro Cold Brew Coffee

Throw a few of these creamy nitro cold brews in the cooler before heading out for a picnic. These oat milk drinks retain a smooth and frothy finish in the can—just make sure not to shake them too much before opening, or you could end up wearing your latte. Flavors include Original Black, Oat Milk Latte, Oat Milk Mocha, Oat Milk Vanilla and London Fog Tea.
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4 High Brew Coffee Dairy-Free Latte

While oat milk seems to be a popular choice among canned latte competitors, High Brew breaks the mold with a toasted coconut latte made with a coconut-cashew milk blend.
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5 Pop and bottle oat milk lattes

Get a can of pop and a bottle, without a jolt of caffeine. Every oat milk-based drink includes good-for-you ingredients like coconut MCT oil, antioxidants and adaptogens. Vegan-friendly options include Classic, Matcha, Mocha, and Caramel—skip the vanilla, as it contains animal-based collagen.
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6 Minor figures oat lattes

At this London-based brand, coffee isn’t just roasted—it’s flash-brewed for hours to create a complex, bright flavor. Reach for an oat latte for a classic caffeine kick or an oat chai latte for dessert
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BSweet

7 BSweet Nitro Lattice

This Los Angeles-based brand boasts a vegan-friendly dessert bar, food trucks, and now, they’re bringing their signature lattes to the masses. Made with oat milk for extra creaminess, the matcha tea and Thai cha latte varieties are guaranteed to satisfy. For a one-of-a-kind drink, the Ube Latte is not to be missed.
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Twrl milk tea

8 Twrl milk tea

Owned and founded by Asian women, Twrl Milk Te was created out of a desire to make milk tea better. Made with ethically sourced premium organic tea and a splash of pea milk, Twrl’s flavors include Supreme Jasmine, Hojicha Roasted Green Tea, Original Black and limited edition Ube.
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters

9 Stumptown Cold Brew with Oatmilk

With locations in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Portland, and Kyoto, Stumptown Coffee Roasters has made a name for itself among coffee aficionados. Grab their boxed lattes on the go. Made with Oatly’s signature oat milk, flavors include Original, Chocolate and Horchata.
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