Coffee has long been considered an indispensable morning ritual, helping us get up and going while providing health benefits. Unfortunately, for some of us it can irritate the stomach, leading to discomfort; but don’t despair: low acid options exist so anyone looking for their morning caffeine fix doesn’t have to sacrifice taste for digestibility!

Acid levels in coffee depend on several variables, including growing elevations, roasting temperatures and brewing methods. Some varieties have less acid than others but the term ‘low acid” still doesn’t cover it completely as most brews have between 4.5-5.5 pH levels depending on how it was made – meaning acid remains present even though some variations contain less than others.

People seeking low acid coffee should opt for dark roasts, which have less acid than light or medium roasts. Decaf is also an effective choice as it won’t trigger their stomach to produce extra acid during digestion while providing additional chlorogenic acids that have numerous health benefits for the body.

Some brands can successfully reduce the acid content of their coffee without altering its flavour, such as LifeBoost’s instant low acid coffee which features an aromatic roast and grind process that produces an irresistibly creamy drink with pleasant aromatic notes. Meanwhile, TruCup employs an innovative process utilizing water and steam that removes harmful acids without altering taste or aroma of their blends.