"If Walmart's store-brand coffee creamers have taught us anything, it's that "Great Value" doesn't always correspond to great taste. The famed supermarket's exclusive in-house groceries are indeed ultra-cheap, and many also have an excellent level of quality, including some of its coffee fixings. But when we tasted and ranked Great Value coffee creamers from worst to best, we found the bottom-ranking Original flavor to be such a dud that we regret even trying it."
""Original" coffee creamer sounds like it should taste generic and inoffensive, but this product commits far greater sins. Our taste tester found that the bizarre, off-putting taste actually strengthened the bitter, acidic notes in coffee, rather than smoothing them over and elevating the whole drink, as a good creamer should. It's so unpleasant that even latte fans would probably rather drink black coffee than a cup with this Great Value stinker in it."
"This creamer also doesn't contain any added sugar, which could appeal to drinkers who watch their intake of the sweet stuff. But when a product tastes this strange and has no special flavorings or even a touch of sweetness, plain old milk and sugar will do far more justice to your java. Better yet, make an easy DIY coffee creamer in under five minutes using just a few ingredients."
The Great Value line offers ultra-cheap store-brand coffee creamers with variable quality; some flavors perform well while others do not. The Great Value Original creamer has an off-putting, bizarre taste that intensifies bitter, acidic coffee notes instead of smoothing them, making it unpleasant even for latte drinkers. The Original formula contains no added sugar, which appeals to sugar-conscious consumers, but the lack of flavor or sweetness leaves milk and sugar or a simple DIY creamer as superior alternatives. Walmart shoppers provide mixed reviews, with some defending the sugar-free aspect and others agreeing the Original flavor is unacceptable.
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