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The Oromo people would customarily plant a coffee tree on the graves of powerful sorcerers. They believed that the first coffee bush sprang up from the tears that the god of heaven shed over the corpse of a dead sorcerer.
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I can't watch right now but I'm genuinely interested because creamers fascinate me. It's a super American concept I just don't understand. Why not use milk instead of palm oil and corn syrup concoctions
They’re often creamier and sweeter than milk. I find them gross though.
Steamed milk is plenty thick, and also adds sweetness! Then add more sugar if you feel you need it. Much better for your body!
I feel like when you get into creamer territory, people aren't drinking coffee because they like it, but because they just want a sugar and carb hit and coffee is a socially acceptable way to do so.
EDIT: finally watched, and not surprised the most mentioned words are 'artificial' and 'synthetic' haha.
Most people can't afford a steamer. I'd still rather have plain milk and sugar
Is there a way to buy milk with any of these flavors and sugar already in it?
It’s so simple for people to open the fridge and dump some International Delight creamer into their cup. I’m sure if there was a good alternative then a lot of people would do it. These creamers are no effort, no cleanup, cheap, and have a much longer shelf life than milk.
Well no. Is it that hard to add a spoonful of sugar if you need it, instead of pouring in some artificial palm oil, corn syrup based junk? You're killing yourself and the planet with this stuff.
What effort, cleanup, or cost is needed with milk and sugar? 🤣 I bet it's cheaper than creamer in fact.
I’m mostly referring to flavor. No one is buying these for “sugar + milk” flavor.
So buy real monin syrups that aren't so artificial tasting and live a tastier life! And stop pretending you like coffee 👀