Beat the Heat with New CoffeeHouse Inspirations™ Skinny

BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- With near record-setting heat in many parts of the country, what's better on a hot summer morning than a refreshing iced coffee drink?  One-fifth of American coffee drinkers consume iced coffee beverages, an increase of 900 million servings per year from 2001 to 2009, according to market research from the NPD Group(1).  

Furthermore, people are always looking for ways to cut calories without compromising on taste.  And coffee is no exception.  According to data from IRI Grocery, 35 percent of all consumers choose a fat-free creamer in their coffee(2).

Now, CoffeeHouse Inspirations™, a new line of coffeehouse flavored coffee creamers by International Delight®, has introduced two new "skinny" versions of its popular coffeehouse flavors – perfect for iced coffee beverages.  CoffeeHouse Inspirations Skinny Vanilla Latte and Skinny Caramel Macchiato allow consumers the freedom to brew the perfect, flavorful cup of coffee at home without the added coffeehouse calories. Just as the weather heats up, these creamers can be added to iced coffee for a guiltless, gourmet refreshment.

• Skinny Vanilla Latte: Experience this coffeehouse classic with a decadent infusion of sweet vanilla flavor, without the fat and 30 calories per 1 Tbsp. serving
• Skinny Caramel Macchiato: Sip and savor the bold coffeehouse caramel flavor with notes of sweet cream, without the fat and 30 calories per serving 1 Tbsp. serving

"CoffeeHouse Inspirations Skinny is an easy way to maintain quality taste and a delicious flavor when brewing at home, while keeping an eye on those all-important calories – especially since we're in the dog days of summer," said Beau Bourdon, barista consultant for CoffeeHouse Inspirations.  "My secret tip is to make the coffee a bit stronger and let it sit to room temperature before pouring it over ice and adding a splash of CoffeeHouse Inspirations Skinny.  As the ice melts, it becomes a delicious and refreshing treat."

Available in one-pint bottles at grocery stores nationwide, CoffeeHouse Inspirations has a suggested retail price of $2.09.  Visit www.internationaldelight.com/coffeehouse for more information and coffee drink recipes.

About International Delight

Since 1987, International Delight® has been synonymous with exceptional creamer flavor. In fact, we were the first liquid non-dairy creamer to introduce flavored options, creating instant classics like French Vanilla and Hazelnut. Today, our CoffeeHouse Inspirations™ line continues to set the standard for the perfect cup of coffee. Capturing the tempting taste of popular coffeehouse drinks like Caramel Macchiato, Vanilla Latte and White Chocolate Mocha, we've made it easy to bring the coffeehouse to your house™.  For more information, visit www.internationaldelight.com.

(1) Wallace, B (2010, May 13). Iced Coffee, Inc. BusinessWeek.com. Retrieved May 24, 2010 from http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_21/b4179077028323.htm

(2) IRI Grocery French Vanilla nondairy rfg coffee creamer, 52 wks ending 8/23/2009. Opportunity based on total flavored rfg nondairy coffee creamers.

SOURCE International Delight