I don't think so in my case. I think I am truly allergic to coffee and would find high IgE antibodies if I were to be tested, which I am still strongly considering. I believe the depression/foggy head, heart burn (H2 receptors), gas, headaches (delayed food allergy) and stuffy nose are histamine related, for which I would use the term allergic. The client I mentioned whose results gave me the idea that I was affected was determined to be allergic to coffee by the Sage Tests ( www.foodallergytest.com ).

Anyone can put "coffee allergy" in their search and read about the symptoms. If coffee were to only cause intestinal upset without systemic signs, then I would certainly agree with the word "intolerance" being correct.