Coffee Creamer

One of the most versatile beverages that we enjoy now and then (possibly every morning) is coffee. It comes in so many various textures and flavors that are suitable to virtually every palette.  Coffee creamer initially was available in powder and liquid forms to lighten up the boldness of black coffee, making it smoother to drink while not using actual milk, which does not do much for coffee’s texture. 

Available in a multitude of flavors and textures, cream has become a staple for the java drinking set. Until recent years plain coffee creamer was the only kind available. While that design is still available, flavored creamer offers numerous ways for you to wake up in the morning or enjoy dessert in the evening after dinner.

The powdered version has more unnatural ingredients but tends to last longer and is more affordable. It is made in larger sizes and can be purchased in bulk. This type of coffee creamer is easy to store and use. Another benefit seems to be that you can use it regularly. This is ideal for someone who cannot drink milk on a regular basis. 

Liquid creamer is more of a dairy product, sold in refrigerated sections of the supermarket. Like milk it has an expiration date that identifies a more limited timeframe for use than powdered coffee creamer. The benefit of using liquid tends to be a smoother blend with the coffee and a smoother texture to your beverage. For those who are more conscious about what they eat or drink, liquid coffee creamer offers a more natural choice than a powdered version, not to mention they can be found in fat free varieties as well.

It has evolved over the years to include many different flavors that make coffee more interesting to drink. Those who have come to prefer their coffee with flavored creamer find it difficult to use plain coffee creamer and still enjoy their coffee. One of the first flavored coffee creamers to enter the market was hazelnut flavored. This flavor adds a nutty warm texture to coffee. Another flavor that was introduced was vanilla, offering a creamy texture with a kick of sweetness. These two first flavors were also later combined into another favorite liquid coffee creamer, French vanilla. This flavor, along with Butter Pecan tend to make coffee drinks very sweet while maintaining the nutty flavored balance, like a good dessert. Irish crème is another flavor that was added to the market, adding the taste of liqueur without the actual liqueur. 

Coffee and what we put in it has changed so many ways over the years, making traditional milk or Half and Half something for cereal or cooking. Granted, there are still consumers who use milk instead of coffee creamer. Now the option of adding some extra flavor and individuality to your coffee is available and consumers are drinking it up!