Hosts shopping ahead
If you want almond drink ready for tea, coffee or food at the party, look for an explicitly long-life carton and check its storage instructions.
Who is this for?
Hosts choosing a no-sugars recipe
Compare the exact recipes rather than treating all almond drinks alike. Alpro UK declares 0g sugars per 100ml for Roasted Almond No Sugars and 2.4g per 100ml for Almond Original.
Ingredient-list-focused shoppers
Compare short ingredient lists with recipes that declare added nutrients or other ingredients, and check every carton’s almond and precautionary allergen information against guests’ needs.
What should you check?
Start with the storage format, then compare the exact recipe and how you intend to serve it.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Advance storage | Look for “long life” on the exact carton. Follow its unopened storage instructions and date; check after-opening directions separately. | I want to buy drinks before the party without assuming every almond carton can be stored the same way. |
| Sugars | Compare sugars per 100ml for the exact recipe. Alpro UK declares 0g for Roasted Almond No Sugars and 2.4g for Almond Original. | A no-sugars option matters for my guests, or I want to choose the original recipe knowing its declared sugar content. |
| Ingredients | Read the full ingredient list and nutrient declaration. Rude Health lists water and organic Italian almonds for Pure Almond; Alpro Original declares calcium and iodine. | I would rather compare a short ingredient list with a fortified recipe than choose by brand alone. |
| Allergens | Check for almond and any precautionary allergen wording on each pack. The Food Standards Agency explains that precautionary wording signals possible unintended allergen presence. | Guests may have almond or other nut allergies, so I need their requirements before choosing what to serve. |
| Hot drinks | If making foamed coffee, check the barista recipe. Plenish describes its Barista Almond M*lk as foamable for coffee; try the chosen drink in your planned tea separately. | I want to know how the carton works in the drinks I will actually serve, not assume coffee-focused claims apply to every tea. |
Buying pitfalls
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Assuming every almond drink is long life
A brand may have products with different storage formats, which matters when you are shopping ahead.
Confirm “long life” on the exact product and follow that carton’s storage and date instructions.
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Assuming almond drinks have the same sugar content
Alpro UK declares 2.4g sugars per 100ml for Almond Original and 0g per 100ml for Roasted Almond No Sugars.
If a no-sugars recipe matters, check the product name and nutrition panel together.
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Treating dairy-free as suitable for every guest
Almond drink contains almond. Precautionary wording may also matter to guests with other nut allergies.
Ask guests about allergies in advance, keep the carton available to check and arrange a suitable non-nut option where needed.
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Buying several cartons before trying the planned tea
A drink described for coffee or other uses may not give the flavour or texture you want in a particular tea.
Try one carton in the tea or coffee you intend to serve before deciding how many to buy.
Testing first can also avoid opening more cartons than you need.
Brands and product ranges
Alpro
Alpro has Original and Roasted Almond No Sugars recipes; Tesco lists corresponding 1L long-life almond drinks.
- Alpro UK declares 2.4g sugars per 100ml for Original and 0g per 100ml for Roasted Almond No Sugars.
- Check the exact recipe’s ingredient list if you prefer fewer added ingredients.
Rude Health
Its Pure Almond and No Sugars Organic Almond Drink recipes offer different ingredient lists to compare.
- Rude Health lists water and organic Italian almonds (5%) for Pure Almond.
- Pure Almond is made in a facility that handles nuts; check the exact pack’s allergen and storage information.
Plenish
Plenish offers a standard Almond M*lk and a separate Barista Almond M*lk aimed at coffee preparation.
- Plenish lists almonds, spring water and salt for its standard Almond M*lk.
- Plenish describes the Barista recipe as foamable for coffee; that does not establish how it will taste in your tea.
Tesco
Tesco’s almond-drink listings provide examples of products explicitly named as long life.
- Its listings identify Alpro Almond Original and Alpro Almond No Sugar as 1L long-life drinks.
- Check the individual product and carton rather than applying one listing’s recipe or storage details to another.
Joybuy almond drinks
These Alpro almond drinks offer two shopping-list options for afternoon tea. Check each carton’s format and quantity against when you plan to buy and serve it.
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Alpro Almond No Sugars Long Life Drink 8 × 1L
The long-life designation suits shopping ahead, while the No Sugars label offers a recipe to consider for guests seeking that option. The listed pack is 8 × 1L; plan how many cartons to open and follow their after-opening instructions. It contains almond, and it is worth trying a small serving in your chosen tea first.
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6 Alpro Almond Drink 1L
For afternoon tea, check the exact carton’s long-life designation before relying on it for advance storage. Confirm the pack quantity and sugars per 100ml if either affects your choice. It contains almond; try it in the tea you intend to serve.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy almond drink before the afternoon tea party?
Yes, if you choose an explicitly long-life carton and follow its date and storage instructions. Alpro says its aseptic beverage cartons do not need refrigeration before opening until expiry; do not apply that instruction to every almond drink or package.
Which almond drink should I check for a no-sugars option?
Check the exact carton’s nutrition panel. Alpro UK declares 0g sugars per 100ml for Roasted Almond No Sugars, compared with 2.4g per 100ml for Almond Original.
Can someone with an almond allergy have almond drink?
No: almond drink contains almond and is not suitable for a guest with an almond allergy. Check the exact pack for other precautionary allergen wording too; the Food Standards Agency explains that such wording communicates possible unintended allergen presence.
Will a barista almond drink work well in tea?
A barista label is not a guarantee for tea. Plenish describes its Barista Almond M*lk as foamable for coffee, so try your chosen carton in the particular tea you plan to serve.