Coffee Mate: the American creamer that's been transforming coffee since 1961!

What exactly is a coffee creamer?

If you've never set foot in an American diner, the concept might surprise you. A creamer is a cream or milk substitute, usually lactose-free, designed specifically for coffee. What sets it apart? It's flavored. Where you might just add a splash of milk, Americans pour in a dose of vanilla, hazelnut or caramel creamer to give their coffee body, smoothness and real flavor. It's become a daily ritual across the Atlantic — one in five cups of coffee in the United States is creamed with Coffee Mate.

Coffee Mate, the inventor of a category

The story begins in 1961, when the Carnation Company launched Coffee Mate: the world's very first non-dairy powdered creamer. The pitch back then was clever — a product that "keeps indefinitely in its jar without refrigeration, won't clump and pours freely." Within two years, it was a best-seller. Nestlé bought Carnation in 1985 and turned Coffee Mate into a global brand. Today, with more than 25 flavors and a presence in nearly every American home, it's quite simply the #1 creamer in the United States.

The Coffee Mate flavors at MYAM

You'll find the brand's great classics with us. The Original, the neutral, velvety creamer that softens coffee without flavoring it — the baseline. French Vanilla, probably the most iconic flavor, sweet and vanilla-rich, a huge hit. Hazelnut, indulgent and roasted with its praline notes — a real best-seller that adds a touch of decadence to your coffee, tea or cocoa. Caramel Latte for a caramel touch, coffee-shop style. And Chocolate Crème, which practically turns your coffee into a mocha.

For those watching their sugar, several flavors come in a Zero Sugar version: French Vanilla, Hazelnut and Chocolate Crème. The same creamy, flavorful treat, without the sugar.

Did you know? Coffee Mate loves a collaboration

The brand is known for its sometimes surprising limited editions. Coffee Mate notably released a line of Star Wars creamers when The Force Awakens came out, as well as cult seasonal flavors like Pumpkin Spice in the fall and Peppermint Mocha at Christmas. Enough to change the mood of your coffee throughout the year.

A fan's tip: way more than just coffee

Coffee Mate isn't just for coffee! Stir a little French Vanilla or Caramel Latte into your hot chocolate, your pancake batter or your milkshake for a flavored touch. And Hazelnut creamer in an iced coffee with a few ice cubes and a splash of milk is a coffee-shop iced coffee in 30 seconds.

Where to find Coffee Mate?

Coffee Mate creamers are hard to find in regular stores. My American Market, your online American grocery store, hunts them down straight from the USA. Want to round out your US breakfast? Check out the syrups and mixes in the shop!