If you suffer from acid reflux, GERD or any other stomach ailments, drinking too much caffeine can exacerbate these issues. But there are options other than regular coffee that may give your morning boost without irritating your digestive system – low acid coffee being one such alternative that has become increasingly popular with coffee drinkers with sensitive stomachs. In this article we explain what acid-free coffee is, why it differs from regular java and which brands offer this form of beverage to ease digestive concerns.

What constitutes acid free coffee varies wildly by brand. Some companies create their own blends combining beans with ingredients such as matcha green tea or red berries; others source naturally lower acid beans from around the world and roast them accordingly. No matter which approach is taken, low acid coffee has its own distinctive taste profile just like its more acidic counterparts; though its characteristic notes tend to include less cocoa and more syrupy ones similar to those found in molasses or maple syrup.

Coffee generally has some level of acidity, though this varies based on various factors. A darker-roasted bean typically produces less acid due to how heat decomposes its acids; also, certain brewing methods like espresso require shorter brewing times that produce less acidity than quick cups of java.

Chlorogenic acid is often the source of stomach discomfort. While present in all types of coffee, low-acid varieties tend to contain less chlorogenic acid due to slower roasting times and shorter extraction processes.