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Toomer’s Coffee Shop Now Open!

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Sandy & Trish Toomer in their newest retail location (Fall, 2019)
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Give us a shot!

Are you looking for a great coffee shop in the Auburn and Opelika area to call home? Well give us a shot! (pun intended 🙂 ) We are located at 1619 Thomason Drive, Opelika, AL (Google Maps link) and open Monday thru Friday from 7 am until 4 pm.

A Short History

Toomer’s Coffee Shop has been a retail presence in the Auburn and Opelika specialty coffee market since 2004 when they opened their first coffee shop in downtown Opelika.

Since 2004 we have continued to grow and expand year over year into markets outside of Alabama.  Our coffees have been sold to clients in all fifty states plus Puerto Rico, Guam, Germany and to our troops and others serving in overseas.

Sandy is co-owner along with his wife Trish. He is also Roastmaster and in that role since 2006.

In 2013 we sold our original retail shop [contents] and temporarily licensed the right to use our name until 2016 when that license agreement expired.  Simultaneously beginning in 2013 on we focused on growing our wholesale audience and brands nationwide and in 2018 we purchased our own building in Opelika for our wholesale roasting operations with plans to re-open our retail coffee shop presence in that location eventually.

So here we are in the Fall of 2019 and that hope and dream is now a reality

We are now open Monday thru Friday 7 AM until 4 PM.  We are also planning an official Grand Opening and official Ribbon Cutting sometime in November.

The Oatmeal Steamer we first introduced to the area in 2004
Our Traditional Baked Oatmeal Steamer (Click to enlarge)

Along with our wide assortment of infrared roasted/low acid coffees the new shop has all of the the favorite foods we were known for in Auburn, like our Baked Oatmeal, Scones and Cinnamon roles. Plus we are offering our Baked Oatmeal and Scones now as a dry mix you can take home and prepare!

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We bring you the regions largest selection from around the world of ethically and sustainably sourced Arabica coffees. We roast fresh everyday to keep up with demand.

Our hours are currently Monday through Friday only, 7 AM until 4 PM.

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Here is a link to a recent article in the Opelika Observer.

From India, try our Monsooned Malabar Coffee

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India Monsoon Malabar Coffee - 12 oz.

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India Monsoon Malabar Coffee - 12 oz.
India Monsoon Malabar Coffee - 12 oz.
India Monsoon Malabar Coffee - 12 oz.
India Monsoon Malabar Coffee - 12 oz.

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India Monsoon Malabar Coffee - 12 oz.

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Our Indian Monsooned Malabar is a very low acidity, thick and creamy; a smokey and earthy coffee. This is a medium roast so you get soft fruit tones as with a natural process coffee plus classic Indian spice notes.

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Toomer’s Super Sampler Six Pack Coffees

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Super Six Pack Coffee Sampler - Your Choice!

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Super Six Pack Coffee Sampler - Your Choice!

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Toomer’s Super Six Pack Coffee Sampler™ lets you build your own variety pack of six 1/4 lb bags of our smooth, low acid coffees.

Choose from medium to dark roasts, two espresso options, popular flavored blends, and naturally decaffeinated selections. All are crafted from 100% Arabica beans and roasted with our signature infrared method for rich, stomach-friendly flavor. Available in whole bean or ground. Perfect for sampling or gifting to friends, staff, or coworkers—especially around the holidays.

Try the best of Toomer’s in one box. Because life’s too short to drink bad coffee.
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Super Six Pack Coffee Sampler – Low Acid Coffee

toomers coffee roasters low acid coffee and liver cancerLooking for the perfect way to explore Toomer’s legendary low acid coffee without committing to a full bag? Our Toomer’s Super Six Pack Coffee Sampler™ is the ultimate way to taste your way through the Toomer’s Coffee lineup—without the guesswork.

Each Toomer’s Super Six Pack Coffee Sampler™ includes six 1/4-pound bags of our premium low acid coffee. You choose the six varieties that interest you most—from smooth medium roasts and bold dark roasts to our signature flavored coffees, espresso blends, and even water-processed decaf. And of course, every coffee is made from 100% Arabica beans and roasted with care using our infrared roasting method to ensure low acidity and rich, balanced flavor.

Build Your Own Sampler – Your Coffee, Your Way

toomers low acid coffee super six pack samplerWith the Toomer’s Super Six Pack Coffee Sampler™, you’re in full control. Pick any 6 coffees from our wide range of low acid options:

  • Medium to dark roasts for a smooth or bold traditional cup

  • Espresso blends for the coffee enthusiast who loves crema and richness

  • All-natural flavored coffees like Vanilla Buttercream, Southern Pecan, Jamaican Me Crazy®, and Snickeroo

  • Water-processed decaf for those reducing caffeine but not flavor

Choose your preference: whole bean for maximum freshness, or pre-ground for convenience.

A Customer Favorite for Gifting – Especially During the Holidays

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Need thirty Holiday gifts for the office, teachers or others? Just order 5 Super Six Pack Samplers! Boom. Done.

The Toomer’s Super Six Pack Coffee Sampler™ isn’t just a great way to discover new favorites—it’s also one of our most popular gift items. Many customers order multiple samplers to share with coworkers, team members, teachers, friends, and family. It’s a thoughtful, creative gift—especially around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.

Each sampler is like a mini coffee tour, handcrafted and personalized. When you give a Toomer’s Super Six Pack Coffee Sampler™, you’re giving the gift of variety, flavor, and wellness—all in one beautifully roasted package.

Taste Your Way Through the Toomer’s Lineup

toomers coffee roasters low acid decaf flavoredWe know—we offer a huge selection of incredible coffees at Toomer’s. That’s exactly why the Toomer’s Super Six Pack Coffee Sampler™ is such a helpful option. It takes the guesswork out of trying something new and turns your coffee experience into a joyful discovery.

Try our fan-favorite house blends like:

  • 🐾 Auburn City Blend – smooth, balanced, and always satisfying

  • 🤷🏻 “So Sue Me Wanda" Blend -  a bold roast with personality and punch

Or explore our Single Origin Coffees sourced from family farms:

  • 🇨🇴 Colombian Santa Barbara Estate

  • 🇭🇳 Honduras Reserva Especial

  • 🇪🇹 Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Aricha Grade #1

And of course, mix in some of our customer-loved flavored low acid coffees, including:

  • Harvest Morning

  • Peach Pecan

  • White Christmas

  • Peppermint Mocha (a holiday staple!)

Always Low Acid, Always Delicious

All Toomer’s coffees are low acid, specialty-grade, and roasted using our signature infrared roasting method. That means you get full flavor and smooth taste, without the bitterness or stomach discomfort often caused by higher-acid coffees.

Perfect for those with sensitive stomachs, acid reflux concerns, or anyone who just wants a better-tasting cup.

Don’t Wait – Discover a Better Brew Today

What’s not to love? The Toomer’s Super Six Pack Coffee Sampler™ is the ideal way to sample, gift, and explore everything Toomer’s Coffee has to offer.

Order one (or more!) today, and find your favorites faster.

As we like to say at Toomer’s Coffee:  “Life’s too short to drink bad coffee.”

Make the switch to Toomer’s Low Acid Coffee and experience the smoothest sip of your life.

 

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How to fix sour tasting coffee

I posted on the topic of  “Why does my coffee taste sour?” a few weeks back with an explanation and video about “WHY” you have sour coffee.

So today, here is a follow up article on “HOW TO FIX SOUR COFFEE” taken from a recent email from a client.

One of our long time clients from coastal Texas wrote that one of our coffees she was trying tasted sour. Knowing our roast profile [for that coffee] is a medium roast and not a blond roast, I responded with this email (below). She followed my recommendations and responded:

Sandy,

Thank you for getting back to me! All I needed to do with the coffee was increase the amount of grounds. Delicious! I can’t thank you enough for your coffee!

Gwen
That said, here’s the original email with directions you may find useful yourself:

Hey Gwen,

Thank you for your business and satisfaction with our coffees!
On the sour notes you are getting from the decaf, I can only make a few suggestions.  We do sell a lot to shops and individuals and have never had any issues with sourness.  
Sourness can be caused by an under roasted bean like I described in the video. But that is normally a blond roast which we never do.  To get a sour tasting coffee you release it from the roasting drum very early in the roast, before what we call the “second crack”.  On all of our coffees we use the second crack (400º) as the benchmark or point from which we start the countdown to finishing the roast. Decaf, most Latin American coffees are finished about 30 seconds to one minute after the second crack with our particular roaster.  African coffees are taken to about 1-1:45 after the second crack and French Roast 1:45+.
We drink it at home occasionally and serve it at social functions here we attend and taste it regularly and again we don’t get that sour note.
First off, I don’t doubt you are getting that but let me offer some suggestions to see if this helps fix the issue:
  • Try boosting your amount a tad.  For a 10-12 cup coffee maker we usually use ½ cup ground or 6 rounded tablespoons. For a pour over about 17-22 grams. If you are using less than that, you could be getting an “under-extracted” brew: Too much water not enough coffee.
  • Some brewers make coffee faster (larger hole in the brew basket) and this causes the water to pass through the ground coffee too fast. Again the solution there is use a little more coffee to compensate.
  • Our grind could have been off. We use the same grinders everyday but our flavored coffee grinders are used separately and cleaned after each use. The decaf would have been ground in the other grinders we use for non-flavored coffees…everyday. It is possible we could have had that grinder set for a coarser grind like French Press for another customer and failed to reset it to drip.  That would be unusual, but it could have happened.To check that simply put a tablespoon of the flavored grounds onto a white plate and next to it put a tablespoon of the decaf.  A coarser grind on the decaf will be obvious.  If you see that let us know and we can replace it on your next order.
I hope that helps.  Let us know what you discover and we will do what we can to make it right.
Thank you for your support of our family owned business!
Sandy 

Auburn City Blend – Low Acid Coffee

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Auburn City Blend has been our #1 Seller since 2004. From three different regions of Africa, this full bodied coffee is a favorite.

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Discover Toomer's Coffee Auburn City Blend: The Best Low-Acid Coffee for Coffee Lovers

If you're a coffee lover who craves rich flavor but struggles with the acidity in many traditional coffee blends, Toomer's Coffee Roasters has the perfect solution for you. Introducing the Auburn City Blend low-acid coffee, a signature blend that delivers bold taste without the harsh side effects of high acidity. Crafted by expert roasters in Auburn, Alabama, this unique coffee blend offers a smooth and balanced flavor profile that can be enjoyed by those with sensitive stomachs or acid reflux issues.

Why Choose Auburn City Blend Low-Acid Coffee?

Many people love coffee but avoid it due to the uncomfortable symptoms that can accompany high-acid coffee. These symptoms can range from heartburn and indigestion to acid reflux. The Auburn City Blend low-acid coffee from Toomer's Coffee Roasters has been specially crafted to minimize acidity while still delivering a robust, full-bodied taste. This makes it an excellent choice for coffee enthusiasts who want to enjoy their daily cup without the discomfort.

The secret to the Auburn City Blend lies in its carefully selected beans and the roasting process. Toomer's Coffee Roasters uses only the finest quality, naturally low-acid coffee beans sourced from regions known for producing smooth, flavorful coffee. The roasting technique is carefully monitored to ensure that the beans retain their rich flavors without becoming overly acidic.

Benefits of Low-Acid Coffee

  1. Gentle on Your Stomach
    For individuals who suffer from digestive issues, low-acid coffee can be a game-changer. The Auburn City Blend provides all the flavor and energy-boosting benefits of traditional coffee without the risk of upsetting your stomach.

  2. Perfect for Those with Acid Reflux
    Coffee lovers with acid reflux often find it difficult to enjoy their favorite beverage. The low-acid Auburn City Blend coffee can help minimize reflux symptoms, allowing you to savor every sip without worry.

  3. Rich, Full Flavor
    Don’t be fooled into thinking that low-acid coffee means sacrificing taste. Toomer's Coffee Auburn City Blend offers a rich, smooth, and slightly sweet flavor profile that satisfies even the most discerning coffee drinkers. It’s perfect for sipping black or pairing with your favorite creamers and sweeteners.

  4. Naturally Low in Acidity
    While some coffee blends achieve low acidity through chemical processes, the Auburn City Blend is naturally low in acid. Toomer's Coffee Roasters believes in keeping their blends as natural as possible, ensuring that each cup is both delicious and wholesome.

Auburn City Blend: A Signature Coffee Experience

The Auburn City Blend low-acid coffee is more than just a beverage—it’s an experience. Whether you’re starting your morning or enjoying an afternoon pick-me-up, this blend offers a smooth, satisfying flavor that is never too harsh on your palate. The blend’s balanced acidity makes it ideal for a wide range of brewing methods, from pour-over to espresso, ensuring versatility in every cup.

At Toomer's Coffee Roasters, we take pride in crafting coffee blends that not only taste great but also meet the needs of our customers. Our Auburn City Blend is one of our most popular offerings, and for good reason. It’s a coffee you can feel good about drinking every day.

Try Toomer's Auburn City Blend Today

Ready to experience the best low-acid coffee? Head over to Toomer's Coffee Roasters and order your bag of Auburn City Blend today. Whether you’re a daily coffee drinker or looking for a gift for the coffee enthusiast in your life, this low-acid blend is sure to impress.

Enjoy the bold, smooth flavor of Auburn City Blend low-acid coffee, and never compromise between taste and comfort again!

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Synonymous with "strictly high grown (SHG)", "strictly hard bean (SHB)" usually refers to coffee grown at altitudes higher than about 4,500 feet above sea level.

Beans grown at high altitudes mature more slowly and grow to be harder and denser than beans grown at lower elevations. The inherent consistency and taste attributes of high grown beans makes them more desirable, and generally more expensive, than coffees grown at lower elevations.