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[fruits_de_mer]

Okay, so I looked way back in the memories and this wasn't anywhere to be found so

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[eoswildcat]

hm. could it be that *particular* blend/brand? we have been using org. coffee for years ow with usually no problem, though they - like all coffees vary in quality and acidity. I personally would try at least one other brand before giving up on org. coffee completely.

[tixeylicious]

I would try returning it to the store you bought it at, even though you've used it. I wouldn't totally give up though! I used to work at Whole Foods and we had a ton of different organic and fair trade coffees, and I never heard anyone complain about headaches from any of them, even Rogers Family Company. Whole Food's house brand, Allegro, has some really good coffees. They also have bins of beans (at my store anyways, which was one of the smallest stores so I'm sure most of them do) and a grinder to bag your own coffee, so maybe you could just buy a little bit at a time to test it out instead of buying a whole expensive bag. Trader Joe's has some good coffees too, and both places put coffee samples out pretty often so maybe you would be able to test it before buying? Sorry, I'm not a big coffee drinker or I would give you some more specific brand recommendations, but good luck!

[peiyu]

The reason I try to go organic/natural is to have myself feel better. I love coffee and I am unable to sacrifice my sanity if a particular blend does not suit me. People above have mentioned trading it in, or maybe you can give it away to someone who likes it enough to trade some of theirs so you can give it a try?

Hope you'll find a good alternative!

[terryn73]

Seconded on being aware that different blends and brands have different acidity levels, which is most likely what is causing you problems. I'm a coffee-person, barista and coffee roaster, my suggestion would first be to seek out a blend that is specifically low acidity. This may or may not be available in your area and depending on your market. If that fails, seek out a darker roast, such as a french or italian roast. These should be readily available, but they are also VERY dark, so you should be aware of your tastes in coffee as well, some people (me) don't like coffee that darker, some people do. Or, anything that is labeled "bold" will be a darker roast than say a "medium" or light roast

[nullified73]

"my suggestion would first be to seek out a blend that is specifically low acidity."

I agree. Stronger, more acidic coffees make me nauseous too.

[sunlit_window]

try mixing it as a blend with your old coffee. see if you are more/less nauseas. use different combination amounts. that way, if you're really dissatisfied, at least you won't be wasting either coffee. it just might take longer to go through the organic.