No matter if it’s acid reflux or just occasional discomfort, caffeine may disrupt the production of stomach acids in your body, leading to an imbalance. When combined with coffee beans being naturally high in acidity levels, caffeine’s stomach-turning qualities can have serious negative consequences on digestion. Luckily, there are ways you can lessen its acidity without compromising flavor or energy levels.

Initial steps towards selecting acidic coffees include selecting decaf options. While regular coffee has a higher pH than distilled water, decaffeinated options tend to have closer neutral pH values than their caffeinated counterparts; additionally, according to research published in Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology decaf coffee has significantly lower acidity levels compared to its regular brew counterparts.

2. Select an ideal bean. Different varieties of green coffee beans produce differing levels of acid. Generally, lower altitude beans produce less acidity while higher-elevation varieties are known for their complex flavors and bright notes. Brewing methods may also play a part in how acidic your cup of joe will taste.

Cold brewing reduces acidity by soaking beans at lower temperatures than traditional methods, and dark roasts tend to be naturally less acidic. The Swiss Water Process offers another means for creating less acidic coffee; using only water extracting caffeine from beans while simultaneously preserving their flavor profiles while remaining 99.9% caffeine-free without using toxic chemical solvents like methylene chloride (a potential carcinogen) or ethyl acetate (used in paint stripper and nail polish remover). When combined with cold brewing and bean varieties that will produce low acid coffee perfect for sensitive stomachs!