I can totally relate to your frustration! I love my coffee, and it's the one thing I refused to give up. The only problem though, I wasn't a real coffee drinker - I was a creamer drinker (like those international creamers) and the coffee just gave me the added caffine. I started using the Da Vinci syrups instead of creamer and I agree, they are expensive if you have to use a lot. Unfortunately I don't have a solution for you. I just used less and waited it out and now I'm used to my coffee this way and too much tastes disgustingly sweet.

Maybe use a packet of splenda with the Da Vinci Syrup? This way you get a very sweet taste, with some added flavor and it's only 1 carb?

Sorry I couldn't help more!

~Jaya