I’ve been thinking of ‘solving’ the creamer issue for myself lately and then I saw Hoffman’s video. What do you swear by?

  • @[email protected]
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    42 years ago

    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.

  • @[email protected]
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    112 years ago

    I prefer simple half-and-half. To me it’s sweet enough on its own to cut down the bitterness, no other sugar needed.

    • @[email protected]
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      32 years ago

      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.

    • BustederOP
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      22 years ago

      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…

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        2 years ago

        Maybe try with a bit of milk. If you enjoy black coffee why go for something unhealthy like creamer?

        • BustederOP
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          2 years ago

          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…

          • Talaraine
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            42 years ago

            heavy cream has very few carbs, making it a purposeful choice in many diets

            • @[email protected]
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              12 years ago

              it’s extremely fatty though so you really shouldn’t use it super often if you have it in coffee

              • Talaraine
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                32 years ago

                There’s a number of recent diets that prefer fat over carbs.

                • @[email protected]
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                  12 years ago

                  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.

          • starlinguk
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            32 years ago

            Most creamer is a bunch of crappy additives thrown together. Get a bunch of syrups and cream or barista oat milk instead.

  • @[email protected]
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    22 years ago

    I didn’t know there was a coffee community here and now I’m not so sure I wanted to know

  • bioemerl
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    2 years ago

    Heavy whipping cream.

    Why?

    It lasts forever in the fridge and it isn’t hydrogenated oil that will clog your arteries with transfats.

    • mdwyer
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      42 years ago

      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.

    • @[email protected]
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      92 years ago

      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.

    • ivanafterall
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      32 years ago

      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).

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    32 years ago

    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. 🤷‍♀️

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      22 years ago

      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.

  • ivanafterall
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    22 years ago

    I’m an iced breve latte man. Espresso + half & half instead of milk.

    • @[email protected]
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      22 years ago

      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.

      • ivanafterall
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        12 years ago

        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.

  • @[email protected]
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    22 years ago

    I just use the milk frother that came with my Nespresso. Super convenient because it heats it up too.