
Why low acid
Smooth by design, measured by a lab
Coffee's acidity comes from many compounds. Chlorogenic acids (CGAs) are among the ones that shape the sharp, bitter edge in a cup, and roasting time and temperature decide how much of them is left.
- 1100% organic Arabica. Arabica beans naturally carry lower CGA levels than Robusta.
- 2Convection roasted. Hot air heats each bean evenly from skin to core.
- 3A slower, lower-temperature finish. It reduces CGAs further without over-darkening the beans.
- 4Independent testing. Third-party labs test for pH, chlorogenic acids, pesticides, mycotoxins and heavy metals.
pH, measured by an independent lab
5.4 to 5.7
How it compares
What goes into every bag
| Attribute | Alex's | Typical coffee |
|---|---|---|
| USDA certified organic | Yes | Not always |
| 100% Arabica | Yes | Varies |
| Convection roasted with hot air | Yes | Varies |
| Third-party lab tested for mycotoxins and pesticides, results published | Yes | Not always |
| Low acid, pH 5.4 to 5.7 by lab test | Yes | Varies |
Reviews
What customers are saying
How to brew
A full cup in one press
- Pop in a cup. Use any single-serve pod brewer.
- Pick your size. 6 to 8 oz for a bolder cup, 10 oz for a lighter one.
- Brew and enjoy. For iced coffee, brew the smallest size over ice.
FAQ
Good to know
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What if I don't love it?
We stand behind our coffee with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Unopened items can be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund, less shipping, or store credit. If you opened it and it wasn't for you, contact us for store credit or an exchange. Returns need an RMA from our team first. Full refund policy
Ground or whole bean?
Fresh Ground is ready for everyday brewers like drip machines and pour-over. Whole Bean stays fresh longer and lets you grind for any method, including espresso. Not sure? Start with Fresh Ground.
How much caffeine is in it?
French Roast, Rise & Shine and Espresso are fully caffeinated. Half Caff has about 50 mg of caffeine per serving, roughly half of a standard cup. Decaf is decaffeinated with the Mountain Water Process, which uses water to remove the caffeine.
Description
Do you love coffee, but cannot handle the acid? Over 30% of the coffee-drinking public experiences upper gastrointestinal distress when drinking coffee. These symptoms can manifest as heartburn, acid reflux, indigestion, sour stomach, and GERD. The assumption has been that Ph level has much to do with these symptoms. This is misleading and in most cases, incorrect.
The coffee with the lowest acid content on the market today is now available in the convenience of single-serve cups! Alex’s Low-Acid Organic Coffee™ Single Serve Cups are compatible with your Keurig-style single-serve brewing system and most Keurig 2.0 models. Your time is precious, and so are these beans! These time-saving, single-serve cups contain the same rich and smooth low-acid blends already offered in whole bean and fresh ground bags. Your schedule, tummy, and tastebuds will be delighted.
Our Perfectly Prepared Host Single Serve Cups Variety Pack is the ultimate solution for entertaining guests, no matter their after-dinner caffeine preference. It includes 12 single-serve cups of each of the following:
- Alex's Low-Acid Organic French Roast Coffee™ Single Serve Cups offer a special blend of three highly sought-after beans (50% Chiapas, 25% Nicaragua, 25% Honduras) and is mild, delicate, and balanced. It is perfectly roasted to a medium-leaning dark, almost French, Roast. It is dark enough to have a full body and chocolatey personality, but there is no burnt or bitter taste. Instead, the flavors in these beans are still detectable, and that is a great thing!
- Alex's Low-Acid Organic Decaf Coffee™ Single Serve Cups contain 100% pure Chiapas coffee beans. Grown in southern Mexico, near the border with Guatemala, Chiapas coffee beans have the same characteristics of Guatemalan beans that you would expect from the volcanic soil and high altitude they grow in. They are mild and delicate, with slightly sweet notes of brown sugar and pear. They also have a nutty overtone.
There are dozens of different types of acids in coffee. Many of them are beneficial to flavor and are healthy. However, there is a specific acid in coffee that causes upper GI distress. Chlorogenic Acid, specifically CQA 3,4, and 5 has been definitively correlated with stomach problems. Chlorogenic Acids can occur naturally in coffee. Drum roasting can increase these levels significantly.
Over 98% of coffee roasters in this country roast coffee in a drum roaster. We don't. Instead, we've engineered, designed, and manufactured our own coffee roaster that uses patented convection technology to roast coffee. Instead of introducing coffee to a hot drum, we roast our coffee beans in a fluidized bed of hot air. Our coffees never come into contact with hot steel. Our coffees are gently roasted in a stream of the very hot air which results in the complete removal of Chlorogenic Acid. The results are a smooth, flavorful, easy-to-drink coffee that doesn't upset your stomach. Sip your coffee without the fear of heartburn!
Skeptical? Good. You should be. If you're one of the many that experience stomach problems with drinking coffee you've probably already researched the topic online and found lots of information, much of it contradictory. Our claims are based on the work of Dr. Taka Shibamoto, a Distinguished Professor of Environmental Toxicology at the UC Davis Coffee Center. Dr. Shibamoto has conducted studies on Chlorogenic Acid in coffees. These studies have determined that elevated levels of Chlorogenic Acid in coffee are major contributors to bitterness in coffee as well as upper GI distress.
Organically Certified by Organic Certifiers. Need more proof? Order some Alex's Low-Acid Organic Coffee™ Single Serve Cups. Try it for yourself. We've been contacted by hundreds of happy customers who report no stomach problems when drinking Alex's Low-Acid Organic Coffee™.



