In an era where sustainability is not just a choice but a necessity, every small step we take towards a greener planet counts immensely. One such step is rethinking our daily consumption habits. While plant-based milk options have soared in popularity, their packaging—often Tetra Pak—presents a significant environmental challenge, especially in places like Australia where recycling facilities are limited.
Tetra Pak, though innovative in extending the shelf life of perishable goods without the need for refrigeration or preservatives, is notoriously difficult to recycle. This is due to its construction, which combines paper, plastic, and aluminium. In Australia, the recycling infrastructure for such complex packaging is new and limited, leading to a substantial amount of waste ending up in landfills each year.
Sometimes it’s unavoidable, we get that, and we’re still happy to stock and sell Hemp Milk as it’s presented to the consumer today. However, with sustainability at the centre of our vision, we also want you to be equipped with everything you need to make the best choice.
Homemade hemp milk offers a creamy, delicious alternative to store-bought plant milks, and is, in our opinion, the easiest plant based milk to make at home.
RECIPE
Ingredients:
1 cup hulled hemp seeds (also known as hemp hearts)
4 cups filtered water
1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup (optional, for sweetness)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for flavour)
A pinch of salt (to enhance flavour)
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until mixture appears creamy, about 1 minute
Taste and adjust with sweetener or salt
Strain through a nut milk bag or a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl, gently squeezing/pressing excess liquid
Transfer your homemade hemp milk into a clean bottle or jar and store in the fridge for up to 5 days
Shake well before use, as natural separation might occur
Check out a more detailed recipe on our blog at hempstore.com.au, and keep it hempy for the planet people! 
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