Is using a French press to strain plant milk (almond, soy, etc.) easier than straining through cheesecloth?

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The thing I hate most about making homemade milk is having to squeeze that little bag for eons just to strain all the milk out. I got the idea to do it in a French press instead, but upon doing some research found that people have very mixed experiences with this method.

Is it perhaps dependent on the quality of the French press? Has anyone here tried this way and is it preferable to the cheesecloth / nut milk bag?

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Best Answer

I've never made nutmilk, but I'd guess the fine-ness of the nut puree could cause problems. You can put a coffee filter over the metal strainer (so that you push it down into the liquid) to keep particles out, but then you'll still have liquid trapped with the puree under the metal strainer. It'll also be kind of a pain to press down with the paper in there.

If you're okay with losing some of the nutmilk then it may well be easier. But then if you were okay with it, I'd think you wouldn't be so annoyed by the traditional method.

I guess if you use a LOT of puree relative to the amount of water, you could press it directly with the strainer, but even so there's simply a limit to how much you can press in a French press. If you're like me, you'd end up eyeing the puree at the bottom suspiciously, decide to throw it out, then find yourself scraping it into the nutmilk bag anyway and cursing the father of all nuts for making you do this.

Again, I really don't know on this one, but I'm guessing it's 6 of one, half a dozen of the other. If you're willing to let the French press tell you "that's enough!" then that method would be easier. If you're thinking you're going to get every last drop, you won't escape the nutmilk bag, and you basically need to decide if you want to wash your French press too.

ALSO, if you use the French press, you'll want to disassemble it and wash it thoroughly in the first place in case it's new for obvious reasons, and in case there is any coffee oil residue if it's been used for coffee. That coffee aroma is hard to escape.



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Can you use a French press to strain nut milk?

STRAIN HOMEMADE NUT MILKS Well folks, it WORKED PERFECTLY, which means it's a breeze to make dairy-free milk at home now. No more waiting hours for it to strain through cheesecloth, and no need to deal with the mess of squeezing it through nut milk bags.

What can I use to strain nut milk?

Strain the almonds through a nut milk bag, fine cheesecloth, or a thin cloth. My favorite nut milk bag alternative is my handkerchief. It's a super fine weave but it will still let you strain liquid through it.

How do you strain almond milk?

Drain the soaked almonds and rinse them well. (Discard the soaking water.) Combine all of the almonds and fresh water in a blender, and blend the almond have broken down and the milk looks creamy. Strain the almond milk through a nut-milk bag or cheese cloth, squeezing well to extract the extra liquid.

Is it necessary to strain almond milk?

There is no need to strain this nut milk. It is smooth and creamy as is. Make sure to use slivered almonds.


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Answer 2

I've never made nutmilk either, but I see an issue…

Does the solid float or sink? If it floats & is very fine you'll never push the handle down; it's enough of a struggle if you grind your coffee too fine. You need to keep pulling the lid off & stirring it. As soon as it floats up & re-clumps you go round again… until eventually after 5 or 6 goes you succeed in reaching the bottom of the press, swearing constantly that you'll never do this again ;)

I'd be tempted towards maybe a cheese press - something you can set up & leave; let the weight do the work.

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