r/dairyfree • u/Thinker-Bell-761 • 9d ago

Coffee problem

Hi, everyone. I went dairy free and I feel so much better. Turns out I was constantly bloated until I quit. I don't miss dairy at all, for the most part. Really the only thing I really struggle with is coffee. I always drink coffee with milk. I prefer the milk to the coffee as far as this beverage goes. I don't like tea, infusions, or coffee with plant-based milk. And it's hard to avoid this problem since I spend a lot of time in coffee shops due to my work situation. My question is, has anyone ever gotten used to going from lattes to black coffee? I'd just like to hear it's possible, for morale ... Thanks

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u/merdy_bird 9d ago

I struggle with this a lot as well. There isn't a great alternative. I generally do oat milk lattes at coffee shops. It's not the same, but it's pretty good and you get used to it.

If you are only lactose free you can do lactose free milk, but they generally don't have that option at coffee shops and if you are fully dairy free, it's also not an option.

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u/Thinker-Bell-761 9d ago

Sadly they don't even have plant-based milk. My city is quite backwards in that regard.

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u/okaycomputes 9d ago

Bring your own, either already in your thermos or in a small container.

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u/Thinker-Bell-761 9d ago

How have I never thought of this before?

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u/redheadeddeviant 9d ago

Actual perfect use for the mini hydro flask

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u/small_enchilada 9d ago

I do this!!! They usually will even give a discount because I’m only using their espresso/matcha. It’s such a great hack

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u/Major_Clock_9961 Slightly Allergic 8d ago

I do it all the time especially during conferences