Updated on Dec. 09, 2024
When you reach for your morning cuppa, you want the best coffee creamer to top it off. Find out which coffee creamer brands our pros preferred in a blind test.
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Coffee is an essential part of our morning routines. Few of us can say we roll out of bed and head off to work without a cup to jumpstart our day.
While hitting up our favorite local coffee shops is a great treat, most of us are brewing right at home and topping off our favorite blends with a splash of coffee creamer.
But have you ever grabbed a coffee creamer brand you’re not used to? A splash of the wrong stuff can make your cup of joe go from a morning treat to yuck real fast. So what’s really the best coffee creamer for adding flavor to your caffeine fix? You know our Test Kitchen had to find out!
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For a people-pleasing coffee creamer, our Test Kitchen recommends International Delight French Vanilla.
Crack open a bottle of this coffee creamer and you can transform ho-hum office coffee into a treat to enjoy as you ramp up your day.
This coffee creamer is powerful stuff; our testers noted it was sweeter than most and had a good amount of vanilla flavor and even a few notes of almond extract. A splash is all you need to take your java to the next level.
If you check out the ingredients list on many coffee creamers, you’ll often find a long list of additives. If you prefer a simpler list, make the switch to Coffee Mate Natural Bliss Vanilla. You’ll find just four ingredients in this creamer: nonfat milk, heavy cream, sugar and natural flavor (that’d be the vanilla).
And four ingredients are all you really need for a great cup of coffee, according to our experts. Ellie Crowley in the Test Kitchen says, “This brand tastes fresh and has a great mouthfeel.”
The fresh cream and milk have everything to do with this note. Our team of testers all agreed that this tasted most like half-and-half (but was way better).
Our testers also enjoyed the vanilla flavor and level of sweetness. These are balanced in this Coffee Mate creamer, but they don’t overwhelm the taste of the coffee. Instead, you’ll get just the right balance as you sip on your morning pick-me-up.
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Dairy-free options are essential for many, but finding a satisfying replacement for cream can be challenging—especially in terms of texture. But trust our Test Kitchen: Almond Breeze delivers.
This almond milk creamer is especially lush. The golden-colored creamer blends exceptionally well with a hot cup of coffee, according to Taste of Home Food Stylist Josh Rink.
Besides having a silky texture, Almond Breeze is full of flavors that marry so well with coffee. A splash of this creamer adds notes of vanilla and toasted almonds to your cup of joe. While this non-dairy creamer is sweetened, the almonds and vanilla are the real heroes here.
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