Cashew & Almond Milk Unsweetened Plain Concentrate by JOI - 2-Pack x 27 Servings - Vegan, Kosher, Shelf Stable, Keto-Friendly, Dairy Free, & Fat Free Milk - Almond Milk Powder Substitute, Coffee & Plant Milk Creamer

I ordered JOI's Almond Milk Unsweetened Plain Concentrate for the first time, and it's definitely going to be a staple in my kitchen. I love that I can make a fresh glass of almond milk whenever I want simply by mixing it with water. The fact that it's made from 100% almonds with no added sugars or gums really appeals to my preference for simple, clean ingredients.One thing that has pleasantly surprised me is how versatile it is. I adjust the water ratio depending on whether I want a richer, creamier milk for my morning coffee or a lighter version for my smoothies. Plus, I no longer worry about buying a carton of almond milk only to have it go bad before I can finish it. Knowing I can make just the right amount really cuts down on waste, which is a big win for me.

JOI Almond Milk Concentrate turns snack time into a breeze, especially for vegetarians who want to keep enjoying their favorite treats! It lets you savor all the delicious things you once loved, but without the dairy. For instance, one of my favorite guilty pleasures I thought I'd never be able to enjoy again.

NEW REVIEWIf you don't have the time to soak some gorgeous nuts of your choice overnight in the fridge in imported water from New Zealand, blend them up in the morning, run them through a mesh strainer, and have 1 - 2 gallons of homemade almond milk to live off of for the next week or two, then let's talk about JOI.My last review was hard to write because I wanted to love JOI, and the first encounter with it left me thinking, 'Why is this just a flat, lifeless, diluted glass of chalk water?!' My review was brutally honest that this just wasn't the best way to experience joy.Fast forward to just a few seasons later, and I get a second chance to try the new and improved JOI. Guess what? My first review needs an update!This new JOI is creamier and a great alternative to homemade or store-bought when in a pinch, on a journey, or simply lacking refrigeration. I recommend using a lot of JOI with "better" water to get a more satisfying thickness, adding a dash of salt or vanilla to your taste for flavor improvement, and blending it for a solid 5 minutes to incorporate everything into a smooth finish.Ultimately, this new version is worth trying (especially the cashew), and I am happy to share the news that this might just bring you joy.----------------------OLD REVIEWSuch a great idea, but somehow failed execution.December 12, 2019I wanted to like this so much. I love JOI's advertising and the concept of having a nut base on hand to quickly mix with water and go. And, as a branding person, their imagery and expressive nature are to be celebrated. I mean, "Add JOI" and "Made with JOI," how does that not make your heart feel happy?Unfortunately, the flavor is weak, if non-existent. This nut base mix -- though initially appearing like it could be a nut butter who deserves to be nut milk -- is not even relatable to any almond milk you would buy at a store, and it's a whole other galaxy away from making your own at home. The disappointment is palpable.When you mix this into your glass, you won't get the anticipated sweetness of almond, nor the rich, creamy goodness of the oil fats and the proteins swirling unhindered in your cup.No. Instead, you will get a flat, lifeless, diluted glass of chalk water.For the same price, you can soak some gorgeous almonds of your choice overnight in the fridge in imported water from New Zealand, blend them up in the morning, run them through a mesh strainer, and have 1 - 2 gallons of homemade almond milk to live off of for the next week or two.Need some stored away for a rainy day? You can freeze some of your creation as a concentrate. When ready, toss some into a pitcher with water to defrost in the fridge whenever you want.All of this to say, there are better ways to spend your money that will bring you more joy.

I love this product! I bought it mostly to avoid the over-supplementation with calcium that other almond milk brands do. What I was happy to discover was that I could make even very small amounts of almond milk with a lovely consistency at a far, far more reasonable price that the store-bought liquid versions. I recommend this product without reservation.

The idea here is that dirtying a blender jar and using your own pitcher is going to save money (and maybe packaging/carbon) over buying prepared almond milk from the store.The idea seemed valid, but IMO, this product doesn't hit the mark. After you prepare it, almond solids start settling out, and foam forms on the top. The attached photo is after settling overnight. I then stirred it up and made my coffee with it, but as I was drinking my coffee I kept getting mouthfuls of almond crunchies. After this experience I was thinking of straining it in a nut milk bag, but that would decrease the convenience factor significantly.As for the taste, I don't think it tastes very similar to normal almond milk, it tastes more like diluted nut butter. The marketing materials say "not a butter" but as soon as I opened it and smelled it I became convinced that it is just almond butter in a custom package. You might find you prefer the flavor of diluted almond butter over a commercial almond milk (which has had the solids strained out), but just realize it will be different. Personally, I don't like it as much.And I don't think the money saving promise holds up. I paid $22 for one jar, and used the entire thing to make a half gallon of almond milk. Folks, I see half gallon cartons of Silk Almond here on Amazon for $2.99. I did use double the suggested concentration, so it was "creamier" than store-bought almond milk, but even if you were going to go with the recommended ratio that's still a 4-5x price diff. And regular almond butter seems to be available at half the price per ounce of this product.Rating at one star because I really can't see any redeeming features of this product. There are many positive reviews and the manufacturers appear to have worked very hard on it in good faith, but for me it is a total writeoff.