Better Half

I like the product. If you shake it vigorously, just before pouring, it's creamier with a mild coconut flavor. I use it in coffee, tea, on cereal, anyplace I'd use dairy half and half... With good results. The last box, I buy it in the box of six, one quart cartons. The outer box was wet and taped together. Never a good sign! Upon opening the outer box, which was difficult, do to all the tape, I found one of the quart cartons crunched in at the top and taped. It was shipped crunched, leaking and taped! This is supposed to be refrigerated after opening, even when the opening is an accident such as being dropped, not taped and shipped to a customer! It wasn't damage caused during transit, as the wet box was in a really big box with lots of other things. And this big box was sent via USPS! To the post office? Doesn't make sense to me... There have been several boxes sent via USPS, lately that didn't make sense to me. Big boxes... Glad the person who gets my mail for me is strong! Back to the review... I really like the Califia better half/half and half... Absolutely nothing against the product! The person who taped a damaged and leaking quart carton, then shipped it, well... Grrrrr!

I'm afraid to order this again even though I love the product. They keep shipping the wrong items and now will not replace the wrong item...3 times wrong item received! This has been brought to customer service attention and now it's silence and NO REPLACEMENT RECEIVED!

Product was very grainy. Like powdered milk that wouldn't mix. I have never had this happen before. I used to buy it locally in the dairy case and the store quit carrying it. I have been ordering shelf stable creamer from Amazon and so far it was great. All of the cartons in the box were like this. When I poured it down the sink, the creamer left a grainy film on my sink. UPDATE: Amazon sent out a new box at no cost and it was perfect!

This is my absolute favorite creamer and I have been subscribing to receive it monthly for a few years. I even enjoy it as a whole milk substitute when I occasionally drink a plain cup or put it on cereal. Much better than plain almond milk (creamier) and I love the subtle coconut flavor. However, twice in a row this month I have received Almond Milk instead of the Half & Half substitute. This also happened in a recent previous month. I am now on my last quart and I am going to try to figure out an alternative. Too many shipping mistakes with this particular product. I cancelled my subscription. The third mistake did it😟

I am working to eliminate dairy from my diet, so I tried Better Half. The first sip was not what I expected. I actually didn't like it. But after the initial shock, mostly compared to cafe latte which I've drunk since I was in third grade, Better Half grew on me. Now I order it by the case, thank you for offering this product. P.S. My daughter had the same experience. She was pleasantly surprised when she saw the carton in my fridge; she had also recently tried the product and also didn't like it at first. But now we carry with if going out for coffee, it's that good.

I recently purchased the Califia Farms Unsweetened Better Half, Half And Half Substitute, and this was my very first time trying it. As someone looking for a plant-based alternative to traditional half-and-half, I had hopes for a creamy and satisfying addition to my coffee. Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed with the taste and texture. For me, it tasted much more like watery almond milk rather than a true half-and-half substitute. It lacked the richness and creaminess I associate with half-and-half, and it didn't provide the body I was looking for in my beverages. While the product is marketed as a "Better Half" and includes almond milk and coconut cream, the overall experience didn't live up to my expectations for a coffee creamer that could mimic the consistency and flavor of dairy half-and-half. If you're looking for a genuinely creamy and rich plant-based half-and-half alternative, this might not be the right fit, especially if you're expecting something similar to dairy.

I overall like Califia products, but was looking for a lower calorie option so I thought I would try the creamer. The calories are fantastic and it does whiten the coffee, and adds a bit of a coconut undertone, not unpleasant. I expect a non-dairy creamer to do the same as a dairy one, which also adds depth and smoothness to the flavor, which this does not. If you just want white coffee, this is fantastic, but if you want a hardier product that is like a real whitener, I do not recommend.

If you're looking for a dairy-free creamer that isn't loaded with sugar, flavors, or weird additives--this is the one! The consistency is great, and there isn't a strong flavor. It won't throw off the taste of your coffee. It's not quite as thick as typical half and half, but it is thicker than plain almond or coconut milk. Absolutely love this creamer, it's my go to at this point.