Are organic coffees acid free? mes Coffee can be acidic, which may exacerbate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Selecting low acidity beans may help mitigate this problem; dark roasts tend to be less acidic due to longer roasting processes.

Research suggests that organically certified coffee may contain lower levels of pesticides; however, other studies indicate there is no difference. Most studies indicate there are no or very low detectable levels of pesticides present in either raw or roasted beans.

No doubt this would unintentionally harm smallholder and poorer farmers who cannot afford the expense of organic certification. Personally, I prefer shade grown/’sustainable’ crops over organic ones because these methods ensure farmers do not scorch the soil while decreasing chemical fertiliser use which has long term negative effects.