What Is Low-Acid Coffee and How Is It Different from Regular Coffee?

What Is Low-Acid Coffee and How Is It Different from Regular Coffee?

Are you looking for the best coffee? There is a lot of buzz about low-acid coffee, and it may be time to look into it if you haven’t already. Here is what you should know about low-acid coffee and how it is different from regular coffee.

When you are ready to taste the best low-acid coffee, choose a variety of Alex’s Low-Acid Organic Coffee. It comes in Regular, Decaf, Half Caff, and Rise and Shine, with each type available in Whole Bean, Fresh Ground, and K-Cup versions. 

Acid in Coffee

Coffee is a naturally acidic beverage, which means it has a low pH value. It has multiple types of acid, including quinic, citric, and acetic. It also has caffeine, which is considered to be an acidic compound. The acids that contribute the most to the low pH of coffee, though, are a few types of chlorogenic acid.

Amount of Acid in Low-Acid Coffee

To reduce the acid content of coffee, the chlorogenic acid levels are typically reduced. Alex’s Low-Acid Organic Coffee, for example, has lower levels of chlorogenic acid and acidity compared to the average of many popular brands of coffee, including Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, and Trader Joes. It also has a higher pH, or a lower overall acid content. These claims are confirmed by the results from a third-party, independent lab, which tested samples of Alex’s Low-Acid Organic Coffee and a variety of other brands.

Factors Affecting Acidity of Coffee

Alex’s Low-Acid Organic Coffee takes care to lower the acid content due to the use of hot air convection during the roasting process. The traditional way of roasting coffee beans is using a hot steel drum, but the beans can become more acidic when they come into contact with hot metal. Instead, Alex’s Low-Acid Organic Coffee never contacts hot metal.

In addition, Alex’s Low-Acid Organic Coffee is roasted to a perfect degree. Regular, Half Caff, and Decaf versions are roasted to a medium dark French Roast, which lowers acidity and instills a chocolatey flavor. Rise and Shine is at slightly lighter Italian Roast, which reduces acid content and yields a caramel flavor.

Differences Between Low-Acid Coffee and Regular Coffee

  • Gentle on stomach. Low-acid coffee is gentler on the stomach. That can be a blessing for people with conditions such as ulcers, which can be painful and exacerbated upon contact with acidic foods and beverages.
  • Comfort after drinking. If you are on a low-acid diet, such as if you have acid reflux or GERD, you may be told to avoid coffee unless it is low in acid. For coffee lovers, the choice is obvious!
  • Smoother taste. Acid has a sour or bitter taste. When you drink lower-acid coffee, you may notice that you can taste the other flavors more, and there is less of an unpleasant sourness.

    • Caffeine content is not a major factor in acidity, but it can be a factor in acid reflux and heartburn. Plus, many weight loss surgery patients cannot have caffeine. If that is the case, you might want a low-acid decaffeinated option, such as Alex’s Low-Acid Organic Coffee Decaf.

    Coffee may be everywhere and a common beverage, but there is a lot to consider when choosing a brand. Low-acid coffee can be gentler on the stomach and smoother tasting than coffee with higher amounts of acid. Alex’s Low-Acid Organic Coffee is a high-quality brand with reduced acid content and a freshness guarantee. Taste for yourself the difference from regular coffee.

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