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Hi all, first time post.
A little background: I have been drinking coffee for most of my adult life (predominantly filter) and never had any adverse effects.
Recently I've caught the espresso bug and purchased a machine, and the extras. At the start, due to limited knowledge I purchased off the shelf espresso grounds and then freshly ground from the roasters.
Last week I bought a grinder and obvioulsy fresh beans. The beans are from a London based, long established business that roasts twice a week. I tried their sample pack, and took 3 different High Roasts.
I have immediately started experiencing heartburn, stomach pains and feelings of bloatedness. Whilst I will admit that until now most of the coffee I used was Medium or Medium High roast, this sort of reaction has really got me worried. I drink mainly Americano, (I can hear all you purists groaning...) so even though it is a high roast, it's diluted down.
I have even mixed these grounds with Medium roast grounds, and this has not helped. Would this be a cause of poor quality beans, or a bad roasting process? I have tried to do sone research online, but come up with nothing.
I would really appreciate any ideas.
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Hi Osh,
Thanks for the post.
I'll preface the following by saying, I am no doctor but am aware that coffee for some can cause adverse reactions. It is usually caffeine in increased quantities that is the root of the problem. In all fairness and without trying to be too easy on the reply here, there are many factors that could have contributed to your experiencing heartburn, stomach pain and bloatedness. It could be down to the food you had and/or even the combination of food you had when you had your coffee. My best advice is to see a doctor or perhaps even a nutritionist who may be able to better inform you.
In the interim, go easy on those Americanos.
Best,
Rob
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Thanks Rob, turns out it's probably a peptic ulcer. Seems the strong roast triggered an attack. On treatment now, we'll see how it goes. Might give decaffeinated a go.
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Osh, i recon you should plough through it - as they say no pain, no gain! your body will get over it - just needs to build a tolerance.
sorry rob, decaff!? what is coffee without the caffiene!?
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i would like to also point out i too am no doctor :-)
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hi, i think its an effect of drinking too much coffee, i think you need to consult to a doctor,, just to make sure.. ok? :)
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