Starbucks Honey Almond Milk Flat White

Starbucks Honey Almond Milk Flat White is one of those drinks that proves dairy-free coffee can still taste rich and polished. I developed this copycat after testing ratios and methods to match what matters in the Starbucks version: honey fully dissolved into hot espresso so the sweetness is even, a lighter blonde espresso profile that stays smooth, and almond milk steamed into fine microfoam so the drink feels creamy instead of thin. The result is a short, espresso-forward flat white with subtle honey sweetness and a silky finish you can make at home anytime.

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What is the Starbucks Almond Milk Honey Flat White?

Are you looking for a dairy-free alternative to your daily flat white without any processed sugar? Then you’ll want to try this version of a flat white from Starbucks that replaces the traditional cow’s milk and sugar with almond milk and honey. The honey adds a nutty sweetness with a richer flavor than a flat white sweetened with granulated white sugar.

Why you should try this recipe

This drink achieves the perfect harmony between coffee intensity and complementary flavors. The blonde roast espresso provides a milder, less bitter foundation than traditional dark roasts, allowing the honey’s complex sweetness to shine without being overpowered. Almond milk creates microfoam differently than dairy milk due to its lower protein content, but when properly steamed, it produces a silky texture that complements the espresso perfectly. The honey dissolves completely in the hot espresso, ensuring even sweetness throughout the drink rather than settling at the bottom like granulated sugar often does.

Almond Milk Honey Flat White ingredients

To make a honey almond milk flat white:

• Honey – Provides natural sweetness with complex flavor notes that enhance the coffee
• Blonde roast espresso – Delivers a lighter, smoother coffee base than traditional dark roasts
• Almond milk – Creates a creamy texture while keeping the beverage dairy-free

You can use instant espresso powder for this recipe, but slightly reduce the amount of water you use. Or you can use strongly brewed coffee if you don’t have any espresso on hand.

How to Make Starbucks Honey Almond Milk Flat White

Here are the simple recipe steps you will need to follow to take a few glorious sips of this new non-dairy treat.

1. Put a little honey in a coffee cup.
2. Pour hot espresso over the honey and stir until the honey is dissolved.
3. Pour steamed and lightly frothed almond milk into the cup. Stir to combine.
4. Top it with some frothed milk.

How Do You Froth the Milk?

Microfoam is the key to a good flat white, and to create microfoam, you need a proper steam wand. Stick frothers and foaming pitchers cannot make the correct foam for this drink.

But if you have a home espresso maker, you can make microfoam after a bit of practice using the following technique:

1. Clean the steam wand by turning on the steam for a second or two. 
2. Fill the steaming pitcher to just below the spout with almond milk. 
3. Bring the steaming pitcher up to the steam wand. Make sure the steam wand is at a slight angle and is just below the surface of the almond milk in the center of the pitcher. 
4. Start the steam, and adjust the depth of the steam wand until you can hear a soft hissing sound. 
5. Continue steaming the almond milk until the outside of the pitcher is almost too hot to touch. It is important to swirl the steaming pitcher continuously to break up any large bubbles. 
6. Let the foam settle for a minute, and then pour. 

How Do You Make the Iced Version? 

A flat white is a short drink, and people don’t typically drink it iced, but you can. 

To make an iced honey almond flat white, prepare the coffee in advance and let it cool in the fridge before continuing the recipe. You shouldn’t use ice cubes to cool the espresso because they will dilute it and ruin the flavor. 

Stir the chilled espresso, honey, and almond milk together in a chilled glass and serve. If you want, you can add microfoam or whipped cream on top. Soon you will enjoy the nice creaminess of this drink! It really has a nice hint of honey that you are going to fall in love with.

Why make Starbucks menu items at home?

You can customize drinks any way you like. If you don’t have almond milk on hand, you could use soy milk or even oat milk. If you use oat milk, you would have an oatmilk honey latte. For a more authentic experience, you should start with Starbucks coffee. I hope you try this recipe soon! It’s perfect for big Starbucks fans.

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