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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?

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[–] XbSuper@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] FartsWithAnAccent@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (10 children)

My gem? Drinking coffee black.

[–] Poggervania@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago

Black coffee >>>>> anything with sugar and/or creamer

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[–] kinther@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

I just use oat milk. Most of those creamers have crazy amounts of sugar.

[–] bioemerl@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Heavy whipping cream.

Why?

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

[–] woodnote@lemm.ee 4 points 2 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.

[–] mdwyer@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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.

[–] mustardman@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 years ago

That's weapons-grade heavy cream.

[–] defaultnamespace@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Same. Heavy cream crew.

[–] Screwthehole@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] lildictator@feddit.nl 1 points 2 years ago

The breakfast of champions!

[–] ellesper@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

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.

[–] kat@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

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.

[–] CJByrno@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)

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.

[–] ZytaZiouZ@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ironically my favorite creamer is Irish, although not meant for everyday use.

St. Brendan's Irish Cream (liquor)

[–] CJByrno@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

A Baileys/Irish coffee is great but I would be shocked if I saw one in my office!

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

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.

[–] fusio@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

we have them in CH.. I'm not a fan

[–] rouxdoo@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (5 children)

@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.

[–] qwet@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] rouxdoo@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

@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 ;)

[–] pepperonisalami@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I tried it once, and never again. It was awful. Haven't even told my SO because this is too shameful to admit

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[–] videogamesandbeer@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

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.

[–] boogetyboo@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

makes confused Australian noises into flat white

[–] dandan@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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.

[–] Dravin@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] min0nim@aussie.zone 1 points 2 years ago

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!

[–] Gabe@pawb.social 2 points 2 years ago

I personally prefer just coffee and plain whole milk.

[–] ipha@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

I just like a bit of oat milk, though I usually drink lighter roasts black.

[–] fitobugger2017@geddit.social 2 points 2 years ago

whole milk if I use any at all.

[–] ryeonwheat@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

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.

[–] Venomnik0@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

International Delight is pretty good.

[–] cheeseblintzes@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Natures Bliss Sweet Cream Vanilla-- nondairy.

[–] generalEdo@lemmy.fmhy.ml 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

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!

[–] Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago

Regular 18% milk fat cream

[–] Gingerlegs@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

International Delight sweet cream 🤤

[–] Thorny_Thicket@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 years ago

I didn't know these things even existed before seeing this video. I just use milk.

[–] fiah@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 2 years ago

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

[–] SuburbanHaikuist@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

For non-espresso, half & half. For espresso-based drinks, Califia Farms Barista Blend oat milk.

Edit: Added "based drinks" to avoid any confusion

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[–] HidingCat@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

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.

[–] MangoPenguin@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 years ago

Everything I've tried tastes absolutely awful, straight cream works fine for me.

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