Ariana Losch
The best International Delight coffee creamer flavors bring something special to your coffee—whether that’s a boldly sweet, dessert-adjacent flavor or just a smooth, creamy sip. In one of the worst caffeine crazes of my life, I sat down with my colleague Jordan Myrick to taste test over a dozen ID flavors and rank them appropriately. It’s a miracle I’m still alive, but it had to be done.
Your favorite coffee creamer can say a lot about you. The pumpkin spice girlies? They stopped caring about what other people think of them circa 2019. Hazelnut lovers? Some of the most indecisive people on the planet. Anyone who regularly orders a peppermint mocha? You cannot tolerate any temperature above 75 degrees fahrenheit, and you will frequently complain about it to everyone around you. And look, I’m not here to make fairly baseless (but accurate) judgments about your character based on what flavor of creamer you prefer. My sole purpose today is to rank the best International Delight flavors. But I’m a multitasker. As the youths these days say, I’m going to read you to filth anyway.
For this taste test, we looked for coffee creamers that carry a rich yet balanced sweetness. They should be smooth and indulgent, but not a sugar bomb. If they advertise chocolate, we want to taste chocolate. If they’re zero sugar, well, that sucralose better disguise itself well. We poured all of these International Delight flavors into individual, medium-roast coffee servings—and even tried them on their own to get a sense of their pure, unadulterated flavor nuances. So without further ado, here’s our current ranking of the best International Delight coffee creamers.
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- Irish Creme
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You probably won’t reach for International Delight’s Irish Creme creamer every single morning. It’s more of an occasional indulgence, a fun spin on your morning routine. The flavor carries a hint of dark chocolate and the essence of Baileys. It actually smells more like Irish cream liqueur than anything else; the actual malty flavor of whiskey is very subtle. If you are the rare individual who not only thinks this is the best International Delight coffee creamer, but also drinks it regularly, know this: I’m afraid of you. So are other people, whether you realize it or not. And that’s a compliment.
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- Zero Sugar Caramel Macchiato
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Compared to other sugar-free International Delight flavors we tried, this one is a dream. Unless you’re trying them against regular ID creamers like us, you probably won’t immediately suss out the artificial sweetener. It’s noticeable after a few sips, but it’s really not that bad. The warm caramel adds great (and much-needed) richness. It’s not as full-bodied as the regular version, but this is the best International Delight flavor for anyone going sugar-free.
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- French Vanilla
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If vanilla is your go-to creamer, normally I’d peg you as someone with control issues. (Same, bestie.) But International Delight’s French vanilla is so potently rich, sweet, and creamy, I actually think it’s a control freak’s nightmare. (I blame the French; they’re too laissez faire.) That sweet vanilla is like a blunt punch to your taste buds. If this is what you normally buy, I’m in awe of you. You attack problems head-on, strategy or no strategy.
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- Hazelnut
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This hazelnut creamer is simple but versatile. It’s the best International Delight creamer for people who still want to enjoy the taste of their own coffee. If you add a splash or two, the nuttiness will enhance the depth of your brow, but you’ll barely notice it otherwise. But if you add a decent amount, then bam—it’s boldly sweet, with a roasty, toasty hazelnut flavor in every sip. And like I’ve already said, it’s perfect for indecisive buyers (me) with commitment issues (me) who spend ten minutes staring at the creamer aisle only to panic and grab the same thing every time (you guessed it…me).
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- Almond Cherry Macaron
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Formerly known as “Amaretto” (which they discontinued and rebranded), International Delight’s Almond Cherry Macaron tastes like the fruity, nutty Italian liqueur it was originally named after… and not like a macaron in the slightest. But hey, that’s okay. When you pop the lid of the creamer, don’t be fooled by the smell of artificial fruit. The cherry is really quite nice and not medicinal at all—and that’s coming from someone who rarely enjoys fruity coffees. If you want something different, refined, and unique, this is the best International Delight coffee creamer to pick up. If this is already your favorite, I’m not sure what it says about you other than you have great taste and, er, perhaps dabble in the fine arts? Tell me if I’m wrong in the comments…
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- Sweet & Creamy
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I can’t decide if International Delight’s Sweet & Creamy is like the very first sip of a hot latte with whipped cream on top, or the midpoint through said latte, when the whipped cream has already melted and infused beautifully into the drink. Regardless, whatever mysterious ingredients go into “sweet cream” coffee creamers like this, this flavor has universal likability, just like the people who drink it often. (Though they should get out of their comfort zones every once in a while.) I have to acknowledge that ID’s version did not make the cut for our favorite sweet cream coffee creamers—but for you brand loyalists, it’s still one of the best International Delight coffee creamers you can buy.
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- Southern Butter Pecan
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Southern Butter Pecan tastes like a cozy, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth pecan pie filling in coffee form. It actually really reminds me of Dunkin’s butter pecan coffee, which is the best endorsement I can probably give for this creamer. The butter lends a slippery texture that makes it slightly less thick than the other ID flavors, in case that’s a plus for you. If this is the bestInternational Delight creamer in your opinion, you must be a relatively happy person who likes nature, sunrises, and the simple comforts in life. In fact, I’d wager you could probably identify several local species of bird. No follow-up questions, please.
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- Caramel Macchiato
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There’s something soft, sweet, yet inherently masculine about caramel macchiato. And rich. Really rich. If you think caramel macchiato is the best International Delight flavor, you’re probably an established, well-read, well-off man with a deep, gravelly voice and a lot of cashmere sweaters, and I want to date you. (Not for the wealth. I just love a man in a sweater.) (Okay maybe also for the wealth.) The warm caramel has a bold, cozy depth of flavor that really makes it stand out. No contest—this is peak International Delight.
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Other International Delight flavors we tried: International Delight Hershey’s Chocolate Caramel Coffee Creamer, International Delight Cinnabon, International Delight White Chocolate Mocha, International Delight Chocolate Raspberry, International Delight Sugar Free French Vanilla
Matt Crowley
Jessica Block
Jordan Myrick
You made the worzt mistake ever bring back almaretto creamer.
Almond Cherry is NOTHING like Amaretto. Very disappointed to hear that it’s been Discontinued.
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Would like to know. When there bringing back “ALMOND JOY ” THE BEST OF ALL THE FLAVORED CREAMERS.. THE OTHERS DONT COMPARE
Why is the amaretto so hard to find?
What happened to the Cannoli flavored creamer? That was so delicious, I would buy about 8 bottles at a time.
Have you tried sugar free wedding cake flavourful?!? Or sugar free peppermint mocha or sugar free pumpkin spice!! My favorites!!
What happened to almond joy🤷♂️
I’m saying! I could scream! I miss it soooo much!
The limited Bridgerton berries and creme flavor is/was amazing!!!!! Really wish they would bring it back out?
Send me coffee creamer please and thank you
Try birthday cake flavor!!! That would be great!!!! Peeps came out around Easter it was my favorite, now its gone. I would purchase every bottle the store would have because it was limited
Their absolute best is the Cinnabon creamer. Now it is so hard to find and I can’t live without it!
And you left out the limited time wedding cake and chocolate covered strawberry? Both amazing flavors
My favorite is Raspberry white chocolate n White chocolate mocha n Pistachio latte
Are Almond Cherry Macaron and Amaretto really the exact same? I had never tried Amaretto, but “Almond Cherry Macaron” caught my eye, which I guess is what ID was hoping for. But my shopper gave me Amaretto instead, because they’re “the same.” It’s good, but I don’t smell/taste the cherry at all, so if they are the same, I consider this a bad rebrand. I’ll probably buy an actual bottle of Almond Cherry Macaron when I can just to prove to myself whether or not they’re the same, because I love White Chocolate Raspberry, which really has a noticeable raspberry element to it. If you’re going to put a fruit flavor in the title, it had better taste like it, otherwise why bother? Just leads to disappointment.
Really LOVE the pistachio latte creamer! It’s limited edition and only here for such a short period of time! I wish this was in regular rotation!
The best flavor was the cold stone sweet cream! I hate that they discontinued it, I haven’t been able to find anything similar!😡
Why did they have to mess with a good thing? Amaretto was fine just as it was. And as near as I can tell ID was the only company carrying it. Personally I don’t care for anything cherry, so it’s a huge disappointment learning they opted for that instead. Amaretto has always been my favorite, and now there won’t be any at all. I remember when it became scarce a few years ago. I even wrote to the company about it. At the time it was just delayed and eventually started showing up again. This time I don’t have much hope that it will reappear. I see this a a bad decision for them 😣
White chocolate Mocha is my favorite. I’m glad my local grocery store still sells it.
Where did White Chocolate Mocha go??? It’s my favorite and I can’t find it anymore!!!😢😢😢
Where the he’ll do they sell mocha? That’s the best. Can’t find anywhere. Do you even make it anymore?
I know that the new “Amaretto” has the same exact ingredients as the old one, but I sense something different. I’m just happy that I can get my hands on some of it!! I start freaking out as soon as I’m down to 4 bottles in my fridge!! Yes I love it that much.
Me too
Loved reading your article on the coffee creamers. I use several of them and agree with your take on them. Thank you for a fun, accurate article. ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️
No, THE best International Delight Coffee was Reese’s (as in Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup). I MISS IT SOOO VERY BADLY!!! Also, I haven’t seen Almond Joy International Delight lately. I suppose it’s gone too. 🥺
Had reeses a few weeks ago. It’s still out there. Amaretto is. My all time fave. What dumb rebranding
I wish you could come up with my flavorites…!
Queen Ann’s Dark Chocolate
Covered Cherries and Iced Blueberry Muffins. All of your flavors are Great in Hot Chocolate!!!!!
White chocolate mocha
My favorite and I can’t find it anymore!!!😢😢😢