As much as I love my homemade Moka Pot coffee in the morning, there are days when I enjoy treating myself to a cup of coffee from my local cafe. Coffee has long been both a necessity and an essential part of my self-care routine. And I'll never turn down a coffee run to fuel my prolonged addiction. But oftentimes, it comes at the expense of my wallet, especially as someone who is severely lactose intolerant.
If you've ever ordered a cup of coffee with non-dairy milk — be it almond, soy, oat, coconut or pea alternatives — you're probably all too familiar with the surcharge that comes with it. Whether it's food sensitivities or taste preferences, more coffee drinkers are opting for non-dairy milk in their drinks and cafes, in turn, are upping their prices. Take for example Starbucks and Dunkin', where customers can pay up to $1 extra for non-dairy milks.
