Coffee is an integral part of life for many, yet its acidic nature may lead to digestive discomfort. If this is an issue for you, there are various strategies available to reduce its acidity.

Step one in making low acidity coffee is selecting a roast from one of several premium coffee brands, or using cold brew method by soaking ground beans in cold water instead of hot. Cold brewing produces coffee with up to 70% less acidity compared to hot water brewing methods, while concentrate can last in your refrigerator up to three weeks after production.

An alternative strategy for lowering acidity levels in coffee brewing involves selecting coarse grind coffee that slows the extraction rate and thus lowers acidity levels. Furthermore, using filtered water instead of tap water will remove impurities that could negatively alter both taste and acidity levels in your drink. Finally, longer brewing times can help decrease acidity as acids are the first compounds extracted from ground coffee during each brew session.

Dark or light roast coffee has a significant effect on acidity, as the roasting process alters how much stomach acid is secreted during digestion and how the final taste manifests itself. Furthermore, hot water extracts faster than cold water which could result in overextraction and bitterness of coffee beans.