I should preface this by saying that I’m new to the DIY nut milk scene, despite being vegan for over two decades.

Not wanting to spend $300+ on a “nut milk maker”, I figured I would try to use my high-powered blender first.

In addition to be being frugal, I also hate wasting time preparing/cleaning, so if a blender were to work, it needed to be quick and easy.

First I used a strainer, which did an OK job filtering almond and oat pulp, but the drinks weren’t smooth, and you can feel some grit in the back of your throat.

Then I tried a cotton t-shirt (recommended by the Minimalist Baker) and a nut bag. Better results, but these are a bit of a PITA to keep clean.

Then I came across a video of a guy using a French press to filter his nut milk. Since I had a small one, I decided to try it. The experiment went so well that I decided to buy a 1L version of the bestseller on Amazon - fantastic quality.

The results are nothing short of incredible. Smooth milk, easy to gather pulp, easy to clean and sterilize, and it’s a BIFL item that I can use for filtering nut milks or making coffee!

I think I just saved myself a few hundred dollars and some extra countertop space 😂

Has anyone else tried this?

    • Showroom7561@lemmy.caOPEnglish
      2·
      10 months ago

      I think it would work, but the volume is quite small, and I’m not sure if the pulp will clog up the paper filter or not. There’s no harm in trying :)

        • jol@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
          2·
          10 months ago

          Second try. I tried to strain the pulp out first, and then tried again. I was able to press it out, but the amount of force I had to put onto it gave me a new appreciation for the quality of IKEA glasses.

          So it could work. Maybe with cheese cloth?

          • Showroom7561@lemmy.caOPEnglish
            2·
            10 months ago

            So it could work. Maybe with cheese cloth?

            Perhaps, but too much effort as far as I’m concerned. LOL

        • Showroom7561@lemmy.caOPEnglish
          1·
          10 months ago

          Ok, I know why the Aeropress won’t work.

          Because the filter is on the bottom, all the sediments will quickly clog it as they settle. In a French Press, the sediments drop to the bottom, so only liquid is left at the top, and you won’t get enough sediment to clog the filter.

          Such a shame!

        • Showroom7561@lemmy.caOPEnglish
          1·
          10 months ago

          That’s a damn shame. Was this almond or oat milk?

          Hey, at least it still makes great coffee, right? 😀

      • jol@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
        2·
        10 months ago

        I meant I use an aeropress for coffee. Maybe if I find some sort of mesh filter like a French press it would work. But with a paper filter it would clog up. Oats are too creamy.