Step Aside Almonds—Elmhurst 1925's New Release Has Shoppers Racing to Costcov
The plant-based milk wars just got interesting. While almond milk has dominated grocery store shelves for years, Elmhurst 1925, a plant-based milk company that began as a dairy, is betting that shoppers are ready for something creamier, cleaner, and packed with more nuts per serving. And they're making their biggest retail play yet: an exclusive 3-pack launch at Costco.
Starting now in Los Angeles and Hawaii (with more regions to follow), Elmhurst's best-selling Unsweetened Cashew Milk is hitting warehouse club shelves for the first time. Priced at $13.69 for three cartons, it's a milestone moment for the brand, and potentially a game-changer for anyone who's been settling for watery, gum-filled almond milk, just because it's what's always been there.
What's Special About Cashew Milk
Here's the thing: most plant-based milks are stretched thin with fillers and gums, and some even incorporate seed oils to fake a creamy texture. Elmhurst takes a different approach. Their Unsweetened Cashew Milk contains just two ingredients: cashews and filtered water. That's it. No gums, no emulsifiers, no weird additives you can't pronounce.
But the real flex? Elmhurst packs up to three times more nuts per serving than other brands. The result is a naturally creamy texture with 4 grams of plant protein per serving. Whether you're pouring it over cereal, frothing it into coffee, or using it in recipes, it performs like the real deal.
The secret is Elmhurst's HydroRelease method, a water-based process that separates and reassembles the nutritional components of cashews without any added junk. It's clean-label done right, and it's powered by 100% renewable hydroelectric energy.
I Tried It: The Verdict
I put Elmhurst's Unsweetened Cashew Milk to the test—and honestly, it impressed me. Straight from the fridge, it's incredibly creamy, almost like real milk, without being sweet. The texture is rich and smooth, and not as think as other unsweetened plant milks I've tried in the past.
I also tried mixing it with hot coffee, and while it blended in decently at first, it did separate a bit after sitting for a while—something to keep in mind if you're a slow sipper. But for cereal, smoothies, or drinking it cold on its own? Absolutely nailed it. The lack of added sugar and gums really lets the natural cashew flavor shine through without any chalky aftertaste. I'd definitely keep this stocked in my fridge.
Bonus: Holiday OatNog Is Coming Too
If you're already planning your holiday lineup, Elmhurst has another surprise in store. Starting in early November, Bay Area Costco locations will carry a 3-pack of the brand's fan-favorite OatNog—a vegan take on eggnog made with whole grain oats, cashews, and cozy spices. With just six ingredients, it's perfect for sipping solo, frothing into coffee or hot chocolate, or spiking with your liquor of choice for festive cocktails.
"We're thrilled to be entering the club channel for the first time with Costco," said Heba Mahmoud, Senior Director of Brand Innovation in a recent press release. This partnership marks a major milestone in bringing cleaner, more nutritious plant-based alternatives to more households than ever before.
Costco's warehouse model thrives on high-quality products at great value, and Elmhurst checks both boxes. For families who go through plant milk quickly (or just hate running out), the 3-pack format makes stocking up easy. And with more shoppers scrutinizing ingredient labels, Elmhurst's ultra-simple formulas are perfectly positioned to win over anyone tired of mystery ingredients in their morning coffee.
Almond milk had a good run, but cashew milk might just be the creamier, cleaner, more protein-packed heir to the throne. And if Elmhurst's Costco launch is any indication, shoppers are ready to make the switch—three cartons at a time.