I've been thinking of 'solving' the creamer issue for myself lately and then I saw Hoffman's video. What do you swear by?
My gem? Drinking coffee black.
Black coffee >>>>> anything with sugar and/or creamer
Heavy whipping cream.
Why?
It lasts forever in the fridge and it isn't hydrogenated oil that will clog your arteries with transfats.
Heavy whipping cream in coffee is such an indulgent game-changer. I thought, how could it be that different from half-and-half? But it truly is something special.
Oh god yes. The heavier the better. I go to the restaurant supply stores so I can get the super-heavy-duty 40% cream. None of that weak-ass 36% water.
That's weapons-grade heavy cream.
Same. Heavy cream crew.
This is what got me on my breve latte kick. I did keto and started drinking lattes with only heavy cream. SO HEAVY, but allowed on keto, and also keeps you full. Eventually switched to breve (half and half instead of straight cream/lard).
None, ew.
How do you know someone drinks black coffee? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you.
Been using oat milk for some coffees (Oatside is awesome), it's really good.
For local coffee I'm still using Coffeemate, but looking for alternatives that's not condensed milk, which is the traditional choice. Trying to de-Nestle my life as much as possible.
I just like a bit of oat milk, though I usually drink lighter roasts black.
makes confused Australian noises into flat white
Is creamer used in countries that don't regularly have milk in the fridge? I've never heard of anyone using it in Australia, but I've also never seen the need when everyone has milk and sugar readily on hand.
I just use oat milk. Most of those creamers have crazy amounts of sugar.
Is creamer used outside of the US? I'm from Ireland and I've never seen it this side of the Atlantic, although when I worked in the US it was fairly commonly used instead of milk.
I don't think I've seen any here in Europe either. In the US I've always been convinced it was chalk powder diluted in something unspeakable. But apparently it's just fat and sugar, which makes it a very typical product I suppose.
Ironically my favorite creamer is Irish, although not meant for everyday use.
St. Brendan's Irish Cream (liquor)
The answer is Chobani sweet cream for anyone who enjoys creamy sweetness. I use only a tiny bit with milk and espresso for crazy good lattes.
Other creamers, especially sweet ones, gross me out. I've never tried heavy cream, though... I'm kind of afraid that will awaken something in me, and make me quite round as a result.
Heavy cream will change your life.
Any of these with a bunch of flavor and sugar are garbage IMHO. Give me black coffee or something with heavy cream or steamed milk. The rest of that junk just covers up bad coffee flavors and is horribly unhealthy
I prefer simple half-and-half. To me it's sweet enough on its own to cut down the bitterness, no other sugar needed.
@qwet I came here looking for the freak who said "butter" so I could mash the downvote button but I can't find him. Go ahead and downvote me in his stead because that idea simply deserves it.
butter snd black pepper!
@qwet
Yea! There you are. But you missed the right spice - US Navy guys swear by salt not pepper (obviously, Naval coffee is dredged from the bilge). Thank you for showing your true colors so I can ridicule you ;)
I tried it once, and never again. It was awful. Haven't even told my SO because this is too shameful to admit
We started using this dairy-free vanilla almond creamer. I am not sure if the name but can update when home. It is very tasty.
Edit: I am so embarrassed and should have known it was Silk. Oyvey!
Whatever's on sale that isn't Nestle. Ideally something dairy free. During the holidays though, International Delight has a sugar cookie flavored creamer that is incredible.
deranged
I used to use Coffee Mate but I've started making my own coffee syrups from scratch using water, sugar, and vanilla bean paste. A splash of syrup + milk beats creamer by a mile.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Coffeemate.
Just a little bit (or a lot, you do you), supplement with unsweet coffeemate or half and half to preference of cream vs sweet vs strong coffee.
You're welcome.
Just pure black coffee. Might be healthier for you as well!
It's certainly healthier without creamer.
Regular 18% milk fat cream
International Delight sweet cream 🤤
Coffee Mate pumpkin spice is/was my lifeblood. They made it all year long in 2022, so I was enjoying it through spring and summer. Now, I'm impatiently awaiting fall so I can finally get it back.
Almond milk or nonfat powdered milk. I'm a monster.
You are not a monster. That’s gourmet, bro! Powdered milk is awesome since it doesn’t dilute your coffee.
I didn't know these things even existed before seeing this video. I just use milk.
Natures Bliss Sweet Cream Vanilla-- nondairy.
I like my espresso straight up, but I enjoy my aeropress with a pinch of sugar and milk.
My secret for creamer is a 2 oz Nalgene bottle that I fill with milk and put in my lunchbox.
I didn't know there was a coffee community here and now I'm not so sure I wanted to know
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