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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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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
I'm thinking for espresso-based drinks. For normal filter or (hopefully not) instant, sure, milk and sugar if you need it. There are some super cheap steamer/frothers on amazon too though!