Acidity adds depth of flavor to coffee, yet too much acidity may cause discomfort for some people, including stomachaches and heartburn. If you love coffee but find its high acidity content difficult to stomach, there are ways to make your cup less harsh on your digestive system.

Numerous variables can influence the acidity of your coffee, from how the beans themselves were grown to how you brew it. Hard beans that have been produced at cooler temperatures tend to contain lower acid levels than soft ones, and roasting has an enormous influence on this aspect of acidity in coffee.

By choosing an appropriate brewing method, coarse grind size and filter water, it is possible to lessen the acidity of your coffee beverage. Filtration removes impurities that could compromise flavor and acidity levels while the coarser grind size slows extraction rates reducing how much of coffee’s acidic compounds are extracted during brewing. Brew time also plays a factor in terms of extract rates; longer it lasts means more acidic compounds will be released.

As another way of lowering acidity in coffee, cold brew methods like French Press or Chemex have been proven to produce lower acidity than traditional hot brewing. You could also try using non-dairy milk or creamer in order to cut acidity levels further; alternatively you could try an acid-reducing product such as Coffee Tamer that neutralizes acids before they enter your body.