Coffee drinkers may be subject to stomach upset or uncomfortable side effects like heartburn from regular or even decaf coffee. The reason coffee might cause such effects is because of the acid content. A roasting process helps eliminate much of the acid without compromising on taste or aroma.
Acidity is actually appreciated by aficionados who relish the acidity as the dry, bright sensation that distinguishes fine high-grown coffees from duller, low-grown coffees. They enjoy brighter and more acidic coffees. But for other coffee drinkers, acidity means upset tummies and unpleasant astringent sensations.
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t is for them that low acid coffee is specially created. Coffee chemistry is complex and various kinds of acids found in coffee can influence taste and impact on digestion. However the impact of these acids on the body is intricate and only partly understood.
Experiments show that coffee brewed at normal strength, registering 5.0 pH or more can be accepted as low-acid coffee. Several companies making low acid coffee follow this as a guide line. You can enjoy a delicious, robust, full-bodied low acid coffee without heartburn, acid reflux, or stomach problems.
