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Low acid organic coffee. Crafted to Love Your Stomach®.

Up to 25% lower CGAs than competing low acid Arabica blends.

pH 5.4 to 5.8USDA Organic Third-party lab tested

Medium roast

$1.99

$6.99 shipping, or free with any bag

$1.99 per serving

Excludes shipping and tax.

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Single-cup coffee steep bags, brewed like tea.

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Third-party lab tested Screened for 600+ pesticides and 5 mycotoxins. None detected. See results

USDA Organic

Kosher

Non-GMO

Gluten-free

Vegan

Mold & Mycotoxin Free

Lab results for this roast

Tested March 2025 by Genista Biosciences

Screened for 600+ pesticides and 5 mycotoxins. None detected.

Mycotoxins
AnalyteResultDetection limit
Ochratoxin A<1 ppb1 ppb
Total Aflatoxin<1 ppb1 ppb
T-2 Toxin<1 ppb1 ppb
Fumonisin (B1, B2, B3)<2.5 ppb2.5 ppb
Deoxynivalenol<0.25 ppm0.25 ppm
Pesticides
AnalyteResultDetection limit
Pesticide residue screen (600+ compounds)All Tested Pesticides Below LOQLOQ 0.01 ppm (mg/kg) per pesticide
Glyphosate<0.01 ppm(mg/kg)0.01 ppm
Heavy Metals
AnalyteResultDetection limit
Arsenic<1 ppb (μg/kg)1 ppb
Cadmium3.6 ppb (μg/kg)
Lead2.2 ppb (μg/kg)
Mercury<1 ppb (μg/kg)1 ppb
Microbiology
AnalyteResultDetection limit
Aerobic Plate Count<50 CFU/g50 CFU/g
Coliform<10 CFU/g10 CFU/g
E. coli<10 CFU/g10 CFU/g
E. coli O157:H7Negative/25g
Salmonella spp.Negative/25g
Staphylococcus aureus<10 CFU/g10 CFU/g
Staphylococcus spp.Negative/25g
Yeast & Mold<10 CFU/g10 CFU/g
Coffee Compounds
AnalyteResult
Chlorogenic Acid290.70 ppm
pH5.4

Laboratory measurements describe the tested samples; they do not guarantee how an individual will respond to drinking coffee. The results contained in the report relate only to samples submitted.

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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.

  1. 1
    100% organic Arabica. Arabica beans naturally carry lower CGA levels than Robusta.
  2. 2
    Convection roasted. Hot air heats each bean evenly from skin to core.
  3. 3
    A slower, lower-temperature finish. It reduces CGAs further without over-darkening the beans.
  4. 4
    Independent testing. Third-party labs test for pH, chlorogenic acids, pesticides, mycotoxins and heavy metals.
See the chlorogenic acid and pH results

pH, measured by an independent lab

5.4 to 5.8

Higher pH means lower acidity. Lab results describe the tested samples. View lab reports

How it compares

What goes into every bag

AttributeAlex'sTypical coffee
USDA certified organic YesNo
100% Arabica YesVaries
Convection roasted with hot air YesNo
Third-party lab tested for mycotoxins and pesticides, results published YesNo
Low acid, pH 5.4 to 5.8 by lab test YesNo

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How to brew

Brew it like tea, taste it like coffee

  1. Steep bag in. Place the bag in your mug with the tag out.
  2. Add 6 to 10 oz hot water. Use water just below boiling and saturate the bag.
  3. Steep at least 3 minutes. Dunk a few times, then remove the bag.
  4. Tune it. 6 to 8 oz for a bolder cup, 9 to 10 oz for a smoother one.

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FAQ

Questions about this coffee

Is Rise & Shine decaf or lower in caffeine?

No. Rise & Shine is a regular caffeine coffee, like our French Roast. The name is about the morning cup, not the caffeine level. If you want less caffeine, choose our Half Caff, which blends caffeinated and decaf coffee for less caffeine, or our Decaf.

Can I buy one steep bag to try before a box?

Yes. Each steep bag blend is sold as a single bag or a 10-bag box, so a single bag is an easy way to try a roast. Boxes can be set up as a subscription; single steep bags cannot. Every bag holds 13 g of ground coffee in its own sealed foil packet. See all blends in steep bags.

Are steep bags instant coffee or a pod?

Neither. A steep bag is real ground coffee, 13 g of organic Arabica, sealed in a mesh bag like a tea bag. You place it in your mug, add 6 to 10 oz of hot water and steep for at least 3 minutes. No machine is needed, and cleanup is just tossing the bag.

Can I take steep bags to work or traveling?

Yes, that is what they are made for. Each bag is sealed in its own foil packet, and a box of 10 is flat and light, so it fits in a desk drawer, backpack or carry-on. All you need is a mug and hot water, whether you are in a hotel room, at the office or on the road.

How do coffee steep bags work?

Like a tea bag, but with real ground coffee. Put one bag in a mug, add 6 to 10 oz of hot water and steep for at least 3 minutes; with 9 to 10 oz, give it about 4 minutes. For a bolder cup, use 6 to 8 oz of water. Each bag makes one cup, and a second steep will be weaker. Read the steep bag guide

What are your coffee steep bags made of?

Each steep bag holds 13 g (0.46 oz) of freshly ground organic coffee in a sugarcane-based PLA mesh, with a cotton string and a paper tag attached without glue. Every bag is sealed in its own foil packet to protect freshness, and a box holds 10 bags. You can also buy a single steep bag to try a roast. Shop steep bags

What makes Alex's coffee low acid?

The beans and the roast. We start with organic Arabica, roast it with hot air convection and hold the final stage longer at a lower temperature. That slower finish reduces chlorogenic acids (CGAs), naturally occurring acids in coffee, without over-darkening the beans. An independent lab then measured pH and CGAs in our four core roasts. See the lab results

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes. Every bag of coffee ships free, and so does any order of $25 or more after discounts, to every US address. K-Cup boxes or steep bags on their own under $25 ship for $6.99. Faster shipping is available at checkout for an extra charge. Read the shipping policy

Description

You should not have to settle for bad coffee, nor should you have to work for it. Alex's Low-Acid Organic Coffee™ Rise & Shine Coffee Steep Bags (Tea Bag Style) are for anyone who wants a real, satisfying cup with less hassle. Keep them at home for fast mornings and easy afternoons, keep a few at the office, and bring them on trips so you always have coffee you actually want to drink. This is a low-acid, balanced roast in a format that makes coffee simple.

This is not instant. This is not a pod. Each coffee steep bag contains 0.46 oz (13g) of Organic Arabica coffee. That means real grounds and a substantial brew. Tear open the foil packet, place the coffee steep bag in your mug, add hot water, steep, dunk, and you are done. No machine required. No measuring. No mess.

Cupping Notes

A blend of Sumatran and Mexican Chiapas Organic Arabica coffees, roasted Italian style to a medium roast with a full body. Caramel sweetness with subtle notes of white pepper and vanilla bean. Smooth and balanced.

Freshness That Stays Fresh

Most mass-produced coffee is packaged to sit around. Ours is packaged to keep it tasting fresh when you open it. We nitrogen flush and seal each individual packet to help protect freshness and preserve aroma and flavor until the moment you tear it open. That is why these work just as well in your kitchen cabinet as they do in a desk drawer, backpack, or carry-on.

Why People Love the Single-Serve Format

  • Real coffee, simplified: 13g of Organic Arabica grounds in every steep bag.
  • Consistent cup: no weighing, grinding, or cleanup.
  • Easy anywhere: a mug and hot water are all you need.
  • Individually sealed: the last one is protected the same way as the first one.

A Note from Alex, the Founder

When I started Alex's Low-Acid Organic Coffee, my goal was simple: to create a coffee everyone could enjoy, especially those with sensitivities or issues with acidity. I wanted a coffee that's gentle on the stomach but rich in flavor. Our coffee is certified organic, free from synthetic chemicals, and tested for mold, mycotoxins, and heavy metals.

How You'll Actually Use These

At home

  • Fast mornings when you want great coffee without pulling out gear.
  • A reliable afternoon cup without starting a whole brew setup.
  • Guest coffee that anyone can make in minutes.

At work

  • Desk drawer coffee that beats the breakroom pot.
  • Meeting days when you want a clean, strong cup without leaving the building.

When you are away from home

  • Hotels: brew in your mug, no lobby pot required.
  • Flights: ask for hot water, steep in the cup, and you are set.
  • Road trips, cabins, camping: no equipment and no cleanup beyond tossing the steep bag.

Iced coffee and cold brew

  • Iced coffee: brew hot and pour over ice.
  • Cold brew: steep at room temperature for 16 to 24 hours, or brew hot and pour over ice.

Certifications and Testing

  • USDA Organic: Certified Organic by Organic Certifiers
  • Non-GMO
  • OU Kosher Certified
  • Third-party tested: mold, mycotoxins, and heavy metals
  • Acid testing: third-party tested for coffee acids, including chlorogenic acids
  • Transparency: lab reports are available upon request, and we share them with anyone who wants to see them

How to Brew the Perfect Cup (Hot)

  1. Remove the coffee steep bag from its wrapper and place it in your mug, keeping the tag out.
  2. Pour 6 to 10 oz of hot (just below boiling) water over the steep bag, making sure it's fully saturated.
  3. Steep for at least 3 minutes, dunking occasionally.
  4. Carefully remove and discard the steep bag. It will be hot.
  5. Adjust water amount, temperature, or steep time to suit your taste.

Quick Strength Tips

  • Bolder cup: Use 6 to 8 oz of water and dunk a few extra times.
  • Smoother cup: Use 9 to 10 oz of water and steep 3 to 4 minutes.

What's Included

  • 10 single-serve coffee steep bags
  • 0.46 oz (13g) each
  • Net wt 4.6 oz (130g)

Materials and Sustainability Notes

  • Filter: PLA mesh filter (derived from sugarcane)
  • String: cotton
  • Tag: paper
  • Tag attachment: ultrasonic welding (glueless)
  • Steep bag compost note: compostable, but not certified compostable

Satisfaction guaranteed. If it's not for you, we'll make it right.

Coffee at a Glance

Roast

Roast

Medium

Roast method

Roast method

Hot Air Convection

Process

Process

Wet Wash