Costa Hot Chocolate 300g

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So far, the vegan Christmas range is slightly underwhelming with only the Christmas cake slice being suitable for vegans, alongside with mince pie. There is also two sandwiches, one is a toastie and one cold. I find that periodically this list of vegan food changes, possibly with seasonal updates, but these are usually on the menu throughout the year (albeit sporadically). Do Costa Coffee do any vegan Pastries?

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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. 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! 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?Gingerbread Latte and hot chocolate. These are vegan if made with plant-based milk and vegan cream but no gingerbread man or sprinkles. Seeing how the iced flat white, iced cappuccino, and cold brew with whipped milk are not vegan due to the whipped foam on top, this begs the question…does Costa Do Vegan Whipped Cream. Does Costa Do Vegan Whipped Cream?

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You can of course ask for any of the festive syrups in your favourite coffee/mocha drink too. What Non-Coffee Hot Drinks are Vegan at Costa? March 23: Costa have finally released their vegan whipped cream! I have tried it, it is a sweet cream, but really nice. One thing though, it leaves strange lumpy bits at the bottom of the drink. Not sure what this, stabilisers of some sort maybe. 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 FoodFruit Coolers are smoothie-like creations and the Ice Teas are…well Iced Teas. Both Fruit Coolers on the Costa menu (mango & passion and red summer berries) are vegan. The Strawberry Iced Infusion is vegan, but the Peach Iced Tea is not vegan. Interestingly the peach iced tea is dairy-free. It is not clear what the non-vegan ingredient is, but I am confident it is most likely to be honey. Honey is most often present in iced tea (if you would like to read more about it in the post, I wrote you can – Is Tea Vegan? Time to Know the Complete Facts).

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During the traditional coffee hour in Costa Rica, children are often served hot chocolate, tea, or a homemade juice. This recipe combines the traditional powered milk ( Leche Pinito) with cacao, sugar and water for a rich and creamy drink that everyone will love. Costa have been consistently good with their vegan food options, particularly their cakes, but it does depend on what store you visit. I would recommend that if you want to visit a specific store for a cake and a coffee, give them a call first to make sure that they have some vegan options for you.Iced Cappuccino (the whipped foam contains dairy and the chocolate may have been cross-contaminated with dairy) 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. So this one is both easy and difficult. All the Monin syrups (this includes Caramel, Hazelnut, Vanilla, Sugar Syrup, Gingerbread) are all vegan. However, some of the festive sauces are not, and contain milk. Note: as of 2023, Costa use very few Monin syrups now, using their own branded, cheaper tasting syrups. These are, however, vegan: 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. In this section, I look at other non-coffee hot drinks including hot chocolate. Is the Costa Hot Chocolate Vegan?

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Refresher range: this is vegan. These are a range of three drinks: blood orange/yuzu, watermelon/mint and apple/rhubarb. They are basically just flavoured syrups mixed with water and ice. Might be nicer blended, which they can do in store.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 hot chocolate is now vegan again! However, if you have a milk intolerance or allergy, there is a strong risk of cross contamination during production of the powder, so please bear this in mind. However, this is wonderful news for those of us who have been missing our Costa hot chocolates or mochas! What Cold Iced Drinks are Vegan at Costa? Roasted Hazel Lattes and Hot Chocolates. These are just made with their usual hazelnut syrup but come with some gold decorations which are vegan. These need to be requested, as always, with plant-based milk and vegan cream. Coffee and Cream Frappe – this can be made vegan with dairy-free milk and vegan whip. It is flavoured with a real shot of coffee. The Salted Caramel and Chocolate Fudge Brownie Frappes are not vegan. The base sauces have milk powder in them.