What Creamer do you prefer? Anyone sitting on a gem?
I've been thinking of 'solving' the creamer issue for myself lately and then I saw Hoffman's video. What do you swear by?
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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
Same atm, but I'm feeling adventurous so I've decided to branch out. I'm thinking heavy whipping cream (thx Bioemerl) with a wee kick of honey to start. maybe see what vanilla extract will do...
Maybe try with a bit of milk. If you enjoy black coffee why go for something unhealthy like creamer?
creamer isn't exactly unhealthy, its the full context of a persons diet that matters, really. indulgences are the spice of life. Maybe ill try both...
heavy cream has very few carbs, making it a purposeful choice in many diets
it’s extremely fatty though so you really shouldn’t use it super often if you have it in coffee
There's a number of recent diets that prefer fat over carbs.
Eating high saturated fats like those found in heavy cream isn’t a great idea on the daily. It can raise your cholesterol decently which can lead to build up in your arteries.
Low carb diets like that are probably fine short term but it’s not something you want to be on continuously due to the fat.
Most creamer is a bunch of crappy additives thrown together. Get a bunch of syrups and cream or barista oat milk instead.
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).
Christmas treat.
I just like a bit of oat milk, though I usually drink lighter roasts black.
Bailey's cream liquor
Creamy beige.
The breakfast of champions!
The best choice
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.
None, ew.
I mean, you know milk/alternatives are an option too right lol
I just use oat milk. Most of those creamers have crazy amounts of sugar.
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.
The 'advantages' of creamer as opposed to actual dairy are generally being lactose free (though they do contain casein), longer shelf life, and coming in a variety of flavorings. If you also include the powdered kind then you have the advantage of not even needing refrigeration after opening. I've seen many a waiting area or office where they have a can (or tub) of the powdered stuff offered up next to the cheap drip coffee being provided.
I think you just described all the reasons why no one in Australia uses creamer.
There’s plenty of lactose and dairy free milks if that floats your boat too, without adding flavours, sugar, and who knows what else!
I think it's just how they drink filtered coffee. I mean, I've drunk my fair share of filtered coffee but with a dash of normal milk and no sugar. So I think adding creamer is a similar approach (although I'm not positive it has sugar in it).
Just pure black coffee. Might be healthier for you as well!
It's certainly healthier without creamer.
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.
Yep, this is my daily go-to as well. Rich enough to satisfy without anything else. I look forward to a splash of cream in my mug each day.
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.
Ironically my favorite creamer is Irish, although not meant for everyday use.
St. Brendan's Irish Cream (liquor)
A Baileys/Irish coffee is great but I would be shocked if I saw one in my office!
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.
I saw it in Thailand because I kept thinking it was condensrd milk
we have them in CH.. I'm not a fan
@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
Butter is fine in my experience. How much did you put in there? You only need a tiny bit.
@lildictator
@qwet
Ewww... I won't downvote you because I've already placed myself on the block to take the hits by mentioning butter in the first place but I really want to.
Cultured butter it is, then. It adds some extra funk. I bet you will love it. 🫶
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.
I always thought Fat is satieting. In other's uou may get the opposite effect of becoming round from consuming it.
I think you'd be surprised how few calories straight cream has compared to the stuff with a bunch of sugar dumped in.
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!
That sounds delicious. Please do tell.
By any chance have you noticed it curdling at all in your coffee? We tried a non dairy creamer and it tasted good but it curdled a little bit. I think there was even a warning on the label that said it could do that.
Nope, it will be pretty sweet if you pit to much in though. And price wise it isn't to bad
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.
For me, I take mine black. Two reasons: 1: I’m lactose intolerant, and 2: I dislike the aftertaste dairy products leave on your tongue.
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.
Preferably from the tap.
I didn't know these things even existed before seeing this video. I just use milk.
International Delight sweet cream 🤤
Califia Farms Vanilla Oat Creamer
Its what got me to switch to Oatly full fat oakmilk.
I personally prefer just coffee and plain whole milk.
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.
Just to clarify would it taste better or worse with regular powdered milk? I'm considering to try it out
Oh, it's better with the powdered milk. Plus if you fill your mug too high with coffee the milk takes up almost no space. The only downside is that if you don't stir well the powdered milk can clump into these cheese-textured lumps.
Just wachted this. Always find it entertaining when he does these kinds of videos
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.
Dunkin Donuts extra extra. Real cream and sugar in one. Super convenient.
I drink this a lot but I can't help but feel their coffee is way too watery so all I taste is water sugar and milk with a hint of coffee flavor.
I don't drink their coffee, I just use the creamer which I can only seem to find at Kroger. My go-to coffee is Cameron's highlander Grogg, or if I can't find that I go with the Kroger Brand. Both are decent and you can make it as strong as you want at home.
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.
Natures Bliss Sweet Cream Vanilla-- nondairy.
I like Silk's soy creamer. Original flavor is preferable, but vanilla is still better than anything else. Starbucks' soy (they only have vanilla), Coffee mate, international delight, etc are all too sweet for me (even, maybe especially the sugar-free varieties). Oat milk is too high in sugar content, almond creamer doesn't have the right texture. Half and half or milk are okay, though I feel like it masks or neutralizes the nuttiness of my favorite roast.
I try new stuff when I can, and usually switch to something pumpkin spice flavored in the fall, but I always settle back on Silk soy creamer. 🤷♀️
Same for me. Of the plant based creamers I've tried it is the only one that has a nice creamy quality without any coconut milk in it. I can't stand coconut milk in things that aren't supposed to taste like coconut. Plus soy milk is one of the more sustainable and nutritious plant milks.
Regular 18% milk fat cream
btw, go for the second dub... worth it.
For a video featuring so much of his disgust I was kind of hoping it was nothing but slurps. Maybe next time.
Try Hames Joffmanturn on captions for best reults.
Whole milk works great, and makes my cereal more filling too. If I buy a creamer, I tend to get one made of oat milk because it tends to last a bit longer in the fridge than real milk once opened. Califia has a fairly fun cinnamon one.
Everything I've tried tastes absolutely awful, straight cream works fine for me.
The white chocolate mocha is my Crack
I just use the milk frother that came with my Nespresso. Super convenient because it heats it up too.
Now days they're almost all flavored coconut oil.
Which, as someone who is rather allergic to coconut, is annoying, because I have to assume I'll have an issue with any not-actually-milk coffee cream product.
Land O Lakes Mini Moos are shelf-stable actual milk products and I keep some in my desk. Essentially all the rest of the shelf stable products, liquid or powder, have converted to coconut based. I don't know if the economics have changed, or if it's because they don't have to say "Hydrogenated" if its hydrogenated right from the plant.
Condensed milk (or black)
And if you like condensed milk but it is too sweet for your taste, I've found evaporated milk to be an excellent choice.
I'm an iced breve latte man. Espresso + half & half instead of milk.
Omg I worked at a cafe/bakery/restaurant and made a breve latte on a whim. I'd never even heard of it before, it was just like "Hmmm I like whole better than 2%, I wonder what half and half would be like." Blew my fucking mind dude. Made one for a friend with like a teaspoon of sugar and she didn't believe me when I told her I didn't use creamer lmao. Breve ALL DAY.
Yes, I have two a day most days. It's a problem. It adds up, even making them at home. But when you first discover it, it's like discovering what coffee was always supposed to be.
I didn't know there was a coffee community here and now I'm not so sure I wanted to know
I really enjoy a splash of honey with some barista blend oat milk. I’ve found the barista blend to make a more enjoyable mouth feel.
whole milk if I use any at all.
Chobani sweet cream creamer straight from the bottle. No coffee required
For non-espresso, half & half. For espresso-based drinks, Califia Farms Barista Blend oat milk.
Edit: Added "based drinks" to avoid any confusion
I am confused by how you make espresso with milk...
It's an old family recipe. I'm not at liberty to divulge it.
It's just that adding anything except sugar/sweetener to an espresso makes it not an espresso.
International Delight amaretto or condensed milk.
International Delight is pretty good.
Planet Oat French Vanilla oatmilk creamer. added in a small amount to my hazelnut coffee.
Ooh, I'm going to purchase this and try it out. Thanks for the recommendation!
I used to use Silk soymilk creamers but they were out of stock one day and I need milk alternatives so I tried this out. I never went back. It's really good. A little goes a long way.
Anything hazelnut
I stick to Lucerne, particularly salted caramel flavor, because it is not nestle owned and is richer and stronger flavor than international delight. Seriously anyone notice ID is like watery now?
Half and half > Oat Milk > preferred sweetened creamer> whole milk.
That's MY preference personally. I'll use whatever is available, but personally if I had a choice, these are my options.
High quality coffee with 1/2-1 oz of half & half is the best thing there is. Lattes are good but I don’t love the idea of drinking 8-12 oz of milk with every coffee. If I’m drinking diner swill I might add a little sugar, but any other time it’s black or a touch of half & half
Love this video. Had me properly chuckling at points.
I personally really like Lucerne Irish Cream. Irish cream liqueur is delicious and all but I don't need to be getting drunk at work lmao. This way I get the flavor without the alcohol.
I usually drink my coffee with nothing in it, unless its cheap/bad (IE: Keurig). For that, I usually use a little bit of Chobani Vanilla Creamer. I find that this Chobani one tastes the best compared to any other Vanilla creamer I can get at my stores.
Vanilla.
This dude is the only good thing about coffee.
Is this an ad for Coffee Mate? Why did they put 14 varieties of it in this picture?
Seems lazy at best, and coffee is healthier and better without this stuff anyway.
I assumed coffeemate just had a huge product line but now that you mention it, he's almost certainly a shill for big cream.