Acid in coffee may contribute to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for some individuals, especially if they already suffer from other issues like stomach acidity. Luckily, there are ways you can find low acid coffee and decaf beverages which will ease your stomach while decreasing its acidic content.

Acidity adds brightness and depth of flavor to coffee, but too much acidity may lead to heartburn and other discomfort if you suffer from sensitive digestion or conditions like GERD. One effective solution for combatting this discomfort is decaf options that have been processed using the Swiss Water Process without chemical decaffeination; cold brewing and dark roasting methods also reduce acidity levels for an easier ride on your stomach.

Decaf coffee generally falls at the lower end of this scale in terms of pH level, making it less acidic than regular coffee. This is mostly attributed to decaffeination processes which remove acidic compounds found in beans during decaffeination.

However, not all decaf is created equal; to find options with low levels of acrylamide – an ingredient known to increase cancer risks – and made using non-GMO beans so as to limit any additional additives in your beverage.