A soy milk maker is a small kitchen appliance which automatically cooks soy milk, a non-dairy beverage made from soy beans. Soy milk makers work similarly to a combination between a home blender and an automatic coffee maker. Some soy milk makers can also be programmed to make almond milk, rice milk and other vegetable-based steeped beverages. Home-made soy milk can be made to the drinkers' tastes and nutritional requirements, providing added value.