The grocery store’s ice cream aisle is a treasure trove of excitement.
Some keep it simple by solely showcasing the beloved taste of sweetened java.
Others incorporate various mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, and fudge.
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These ranged from classic coffee to chocolate chip-studded varieties.
I then enlisted the help of a fellow coffee ice cream-loving friend.
The product has oat milk listed as its first ingredient and is made with organic, fair-trade coffee.
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A pint of this non-dairy frozen dessert cost me $5.49.
The product was the classic color of coffee ice creama sort of sandy brownsimilar to coffee withlotsof milk.
The taste:Out of all the ice creams we tried, this one was the most off-putting.
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The oat flavor was so pronounced that it was overpowering.
He added, “It doesn’t taste natural, either.”
While the texture was creamy, there was a slight iciness to ita common characteristic of non-dairy frozen desserts.
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The brand elevates simple coffee ice cream by incorporating almond bits and ripples of fudge.
I purchased a 1.5-quart container ofTillamook Coffee Almond Fudge Ice Creamfor $5.99.
The look:The pale beige ice cream was blanketed in tiny air bubbles prior to being scooped.
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It gave off a subtle maple scent, too.
I suppose I’ll just have to keep digging.
Ice cream lovers on the East Coast know it as Edy’s.
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No matter the brand name, the flavors remain the same.
Once scooped, its ridges were more close together than some of the other ice cream options.
The taste:The ice cream was light and airy, but the taste was lackluster.
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A 1.5-quart container cost me $5.29.
More milk, kindly?
As its name implies, the flavor is made with roasted Colombian coffee beans.
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It also has one of the lowest amounts of sugar, containing 16 grams per serving.
A 1.44-quart container cost me $4.29the cheapest of the bunch.
The look:This pale brown ice cream had a slight golden undertone.
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Upon being scooped, it produced ridges quite easily.
The taste:This ice cream was notably thick, presenting a dense consistency.
The flavor started out sweet and then transitioned into a slight bitterness with notes of roasted coffee beans.
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Overall, this was an enjoyable scoop of ice cream.
Like Turkey Hill, it also contains 16 grams of sugar per serving.
However, it’s important to note that this product isn’ttechnicallyice cream.
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It’sactually frozen dairy dessertbecause the product doesn’t meet the FDA’s guidelines to be labeled as ice cream.
I snagged a 1.5-quart container for $5.29.
The look:Slightly darker in color than Turkey Hill.
The texture was notably soft and fluffy upon scooping.
That being said, there was a sweet, syrupy aftertaste.
The consistency was considerably softer than the notably dense Turkey Hill variety, too.
The second-priciest of the bunch, this pint cost me $6.32.
The label notes that this flavor includes both sweet cream and coffee-flavored ice creams.
The taste:The flavor was well-balanced, presenting a distinct coffee flavor and delightful sweetness.
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I snagged a pint for $5.29.
And you could’t forget about the large shards of espresso fudge that were nicely folded into the ice cream.
However, the chunks of espresso fudge made this flavor so inviting.
A pint of this gelato cost me $6.59, making this the most expensive of the 10 flavors.
The look:This was one of the darkest options because of the chocolate chips incorporated throughout.
The taste:As my friend put it, “Talenti knows how to make gelato.”
Interestingly enough, this gelato tasted quite similar to Starbucks' Mocha Frappuccino.
Since chocolate and coffee is one of my all-time favorite flavor combinations, I would purchase this gelato again.
However, there was still one other product that delivered the best coffee ice cream experience.
As noted by the brand, the coffee is derived from Brazilian coffee beans.
I picked up a pint of this ice cream for $5.99.
The look:This latte-colored ice cream had a slight iciness to it.
It scooped easily, offering an inviting, creamy texture.
The taste:I could easily devour this pint.
The texture was perfectly smooth, while the taste was well-balanced.
The coffee flavor truly shined while the sweetness was present without being overpowering.
Plus, the shorter list of ingredients is an appealing bonus.
If you’re looking for a classic, no-frills coffee-flavored ice cream, this one’s for you.
