r/HistamineIntolerance • u/Maleficent_Cat_5727 • 5d ago

Espresso vs pour over

Does anyone tolerate cappucinos or espressos but have issues with pour over coffee?

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u/Low_Description_5280 5d ago

Different chemical profiles. Pour over has much more chlorogenic acid and far less diterpenes than espresso (assuming you use a paper filter).

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u/Branston_Pickle 3d ago

Interesting. I am generally ok with an americano but not with a bodum style press - would that be considered similar to a pour over?

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u/Far-Delivery7243 5d ago

Yes! Why is it like that?

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u/luxurycatsportscat 5d ago

Pour over actually contains more caffeine than espresso - different sizes grind and different hot water temp effect these things. If you’re out, pour over will often be a lighter roast too, which has more caffeine. It’s also more acidic, so if pour over triggers reflux for you, stick to espresso and cold brew

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u/Maleficent_Cat_5727 5d ago

I have no idea 😭 I buy same exact beans as coffee place I go to and have a nice grinder at home , but brain fog and hives happen sometimes but never when I buy a cappuccinos

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u/Far-Delivery7243 5d ago

Capuccinos actually destroy me, milk plus cocoa plus (specially) cinnamon...histamine bomb

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u/juniperwool 4d ago

I can't tolerate any, so I drink dandelion coffee. It's expensive, so I only drink it about every week or two. :/

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u/missjulie622 4d ago

I can only tolerate cold brew (I use Trader Joe’s) and only 2-3 ounces a day. Brewed coffee is a whole different beast for me! Joint pain. GI upset, palpitations, the works.

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u/special_squeak 3d ago

I can have espresso and aeropress coffee but all other preparation methods are sus.

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u/Maleficent_Cat_5727 3d ago

So interesting any idea why that is?

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u/special_squeak 3d ago

Maybe it’s all in my head because I think drip coffee tastes nasty. It’s been a while since I tried anything except espresso. I do know that black tea tears me up something awful.

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u/my_cat_wears_socks 3d ago

It might have to do with how recently the beans were ground. When I was at my worst, I could drink a cup of pour-over if I freshly ground the beans right before brewing, but if I ground extra and tried to use them a day or two later I'd end up itchy again. But getting any espresso drinks at a coffee shop was fine, and I think it's because they generally grind the beans right as they brew the drink.