I’ve been thinking of ‘solving’ the creamer issue for myself lately and then I saw Hoffman’s video. What do you swear by?
Bailey’s cream liquor
Creamy beige.
I just use oat milk. Most of those creamers have crazy amounts of sugar.
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…
Most creamer is a bunch of crappy additives thrown together. Get a bunch of syrups and cream or barista oat milk instead.
heavy cream has very few carbs, making it a purposeful choice in many diets
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.
I personally prefer just coffee and plain whole milk.
Heavy whipping cream.
Why?
It lasts forever in the fridge and it isn’t hydrogenated oil that will clog your arteries with transfats.
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.
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.
whole milk if I use any at all.
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!
Regular 18% milk fat cream
I didn’t know these things even existed before seeing this video. I just use milk.
I didn’t know there was a coffee community here and now I’m not so sure I wanted to know
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.
International Delight sweet cream 🤤
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.
