How much caffeine does Trader Joe's Low Acid coffee actually have?

Independent testing found approximately 51% of the caffeine of Trader Joe's regular coffee and 45% of Puroast's House Blend — consistent with a half-caff product, with zero label disclosure.

Is Trader Joe's required to disclose the caffeine reduction?

Yes. Under existing FDA labeling frameworks, a greater than 50% caffeine reduction places the product in the half-caff category, which requires disclosure. Trader Joe's has chosen not to comply.

Did Trader Joe's ever acknowledge the caffeine difference?

The opposite. A Trader Joe's representative told a consumer on record that the low acid coffee has the same caffeine as regular coffee — a documented false statement.

Why doesn't Puroast have to remove caffeine to be low acid?

Because Puroast's low acidity comes from roasting chemistry — transforming chlorogenic acids into antioxidants. Caffeine is unaffected by this process. Caffeine removal is only necessary if you are trying to achieve acid reduction without genuine roasting chemistry.

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Trader Joe's Is Stealing Your Caffeine — And Thinks You're Too Dumb to Care

Trader Joe's Is Stealing Your Caffeine — And Thinks You're Too Dumb to Care

They quietly removed greater than 50% of the caffeine. They sold the extracted caffeine to supplement companies. They labeled what remained as Low Acid Coffee. And they told a consumer it had the same caffeine as regular coffee.

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