The only way to really get coffee without much acidity is by changing your brewing method, cold brew tends to have a very low acidity, supposedly coffee made in an aeropress has a relatively low acidity too. I believe that darker roasts tend to have a lower acidity too.

I think a lot of people misunderstand what "acidity" in coffee actually is. It is not pH. A can of soda has a way lower pH than any cup of coffee, yet is easier on the stomach than coffee.

The stuff that make coffee feel "acidic" (from a gastrointestinal perspective) is the fact that many coffees have chemicals which promote excessive stomach acid production. There are some recent studies which suggest that N-methylpyridinium actually suppresses stomach acid production, which is a chemical that is formed during the roasting process. This suggests a link between higher roast levels being easier on your stomach.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylpyridinium

there's some good threads on this topic here and here. Personally I have noticed that cold brew tends to be easier on my stomach.

Don't know if it's related but ever since i stopped buying low quality beans my morning stomach issues after breakfast disappeared. I guess higher quality coffee makes a big difference. Ironically, acidic ethiopian beans dont cause me problems now but van houte/folgers/maxwell house did.

Mostly it's a marketing scam. Coffee does have natural pH variation, but the variation is so tiny and the acidity is such a minor part of most folks' gastrointestinal issues that they're mostly just sales tactics.

Cold brew. You can even make one at home. Super easy lang. Research on it. Buy medium roast beans as well. 

Try cold brew. Totoo nga, di ako naaacid. 😄

I was advised to drink decaf coffee and it really helps.

GERD girlie here! Great Taste Granules isn’t too bad sa tummy ko. Haha

Long term GERD sufferer here. It’s the caffeine that triggers my acid reflux so even cold brew is a no-no for me. I go for decaf instead, dark roast.

Decaf. As others have said it’s not really the acidity. Caffeine is a smooth muscle relaxer and greatly worsens reflux by relaxing the gastroesophageal sphincter.

There are some good decafs available but you have to search a bit.

Acidity isn’t likely the problem but you can try brewing with custom water with extra bicarbonate which neutralizes the acid.

If you’re really stuck on the caffeine try other anti reflux measures like elevating the head of your bed, acid suppressants like a PPI or H2 blocker.

I also get heartburn bad.. don't drink OJ or pretty much any juices. However I go through 5 or 6 cups of coffee a day. Roast your own, the beans you buy whole just about anywhere are going to be over roasted and stale. Find a local roaster and get some quality beans fresh roasted, see if that helps. It works for me.

I don’t believe it’s actually acidity that’s bothering your heartburn. Coffee has a pH between a potato and a strawberry. I think it’s caffeine and other compounds that are bothering your stomach.

I don’t want to sound like a nay sayer but if your reflux is that bad maybe you shouldn’t be drinking coffee. The caffeine is probably going to set you off regardless of acidity. I guess you could do decaf.

I recently saw Third Wave Water now makes a "Low Acid Profile" of their mineral packets. Basically a more alkaline version. TWW founder said he made it for his dad who was struggling with GI issues & almost had to give up coffee. https://thirdwavewater.com/pages/low-acid-landing

My doctor also said that the caffeine relaxes the sphincter at the top of my stomach which allows for acid to work its way up. He also said that the acidity of coffee was nothing compared to stomach acid, so a cup or so wouldn’t hurt. The GI specialist I saw didn’t seem to agree with that one.

I went through a rough spot where I drank way more coffee than I should have and basically was told that I had damaged my insides so until it healed it would hurt. Now I can sort of tell when it’s going to flare up and control it with antacids and pills before it gets bad if I have to. But keeping it to 1 (or 1.5) cup of coffee in the mornings instead of a pot seems to have helped a lot.

Not the case for me. I have tried various decaf alternatives with the same reaction. It is most definitely the acidity in my case. 

Haha. Actually a coffee loving physician with reflux. Took up roasting to have more decaf options available.

If you want less acidic coffee, drink cold brew coffee. When drinking cold brew you should keep in mind that a lot of the stuff you buy at the store is a concentrate, and you’re meant to dilute it. Also make sure it’s not full of preservatives and other junk. You can make your own cold brew at home super easily.

I didn’t read your post before commenting AMD see you’ve explained this already, oops.

An organic dark roast has helped me alot. I drink it black with some honey.

I react everytime to any kind so I eat a tums every time I drink coffee and voila!

Any decaff coffee works for me. I drink nescafe decaff

I am using an Aeropress now. It seems to help.

Joe’y, a cocoa-based coffee alternative has been pretty good for me. I will say that, with IBS, you want to start out at a smaller serving than they suggest just to be certain the chicory root doesn’t bother your insides, but I found it to be quite nice, kind of like drinking hot chocolate instead.

How's your fiber intake? I notice that coffee ripped my stomach apart when I wasnt taking a supplement, but now that I am it doesn't do much.

Coffee used to be great. But my pelvic floor or some shit is fucked up. So now it just secrets stomach acid. Induces peristaltic action. Then I'm literally thrusted into misery feeling like I have to shit and it just inflames my entire colon / rectum. Along with LUTS. Useless fucking "doctors"... literally never had any issues until they popped up overnight 4 years ago.

I can’t drink any iced coffee. Locks me up. Never tried real coffee.

Try and drink darker roasts. It has less acid. I generally find it's easier on my stomach.

Is it the caffeine or the acidity that causes issues?
There are lots of low acidic coffees like this if the latter.

Have you thought about using a mixed chicory/coffee blend or going to full chicory coffee? Though if you have done pollen allergies it might flare it. I'm not too positive.

I'd think the easiest way to attain this would be to buy cold Brew which is already low on acids and then double dilute it. You'll still get a good flavor and it should be far less problematic.

If you're on the West Coast, look into Dutch Bros. They serve a type of very lightly roasted coffee thats very nutty and light in flavor. It's called white coffee. It might be what you're looking for

It takes as long to make as regular coffee: grind (coarse), put in jar or purpose built cold brew maker, add water, shake, stick in fridge. Wait 36 hours, shaking occasionally. Pour, dilute, heat up, drink.

Arguably it takes less long, as you typically make several days' worth at once.

This is more of a trial and error. Iba iba stomach natin pagdating sa acid and GERD. Personally, I have GERD too and I can drink coffee and decaf and soda without any issue but I cant drink liquor, beer, and spicy foods without bloating and having excessive burps/gas. I know someone who cannot drink a lot of coffee and decaf but can drink soda and lemonade.

Best to ask your doctor or a nutritionist for suggestions.

On the se boat pero if pods, I usually just go for darker roasts para less acid, trial and error sa brands na hiyang ka lang tlaga. Pero, if hndi mo padin kaya itolerate, consult a health expert.

When it comes to coffee, the descriptor 'acidic' is most commonly (and appropriately) used to describe the taste of the coffee. It shouldn't be used to describe how the coffee negatively affects your digestive tract. If you wanted to say it causes discomfort in your stomach, just say precisely that. The proper use of the descriptor is important because it is not the acids in the coffee beans that cause discomfort in your stomach, but rather the caffeine content. Caffeine triggers the stomach lining to increase the secretion of gastric acid, and this increase in gastric acid secretion is what causes stomach discomfort. The effect of ingesting coffee bean acids on lowering gastic pH is very neglible compared to the effect of increasing gastric acid secretion - that stuff is really made of strong acid. The coffee acids really just affect the taste of the coffee.

Anyway, knowing this, just look for decaf options. Most people stop experiencing negative symptoms of caffeine after switching to decaf. Might be harder to find for coffee pods though. The downside to this is that you will also stop gaining the psychoactive effects of caffeine: pampagising. Hmm. You might wanna try consulting a doctor, he might prescribe some PPIs that you would take in the morning before drinking coffee. But any good doctor would surely know that removing the cause is better than treating the disease. It's better to avoid the trigger instead of taking a drug to avoid the effect of the trigger. The better advice would be to avoid coffee altogether. The negative symptoms could be a sign that you're getting addicted to caffeine. Or maybe switch to tea. Or try decaf.

You should try drinking cold brew instead. Also, Arabica is more acidic than Robusta

3-in-1 coffee is pretty terrible TBH. It is some of the lowest quality coffee you can get. If you can’t help but have instant coffee, don’t use 3-in-1, just mix your own instant black coffee with milk (and sweetener, if needed). Nescafe is fine. I drink a lot of coffee throughout the day and find that iced coffee doesn’t trigger my acidity. Best is cold brew coffee. Just get any brand of coffee beans, and have it coarsely ground (for french press). Even generic supermarket coffee that you can buy in bulk works. The least acidic will be dark roast coffee, so pick that, brand doesn’t really matter IMO. Also, if you haven’t gotten your acidity checked, you should see a doctor. The most common treatment I’ve seen is just a course of Omeprazole (?) for 14 days. Worked wonders for me.

I sell cold brew coffee! Kahit un pinaka sensitive na tummies hindi inaatake ng acidity pag ininom un gawa ko ahehe.

Acidic din ako at grabe sakin yung Kopiko Black dati haha. Nung nag-switch ako sa Nescafe Original (yung pula tas may available din na kambal sachet), di nako nakaranas ulit.

Kopiko L.A. Coffee–the first low-acid coffee mix in the Philippines daw 😅

Try different brands or types of beans to find one that works for you. Some types of beans are more acidic than others.

I get heartburn from arabica beans and most of the big name/ less expensive brands of coffee. Drip brewed coffee is also harder on my stomach than french pressed or espresso.

Go to a local roaster that lists the acidity of the different coffees they offer. Grocery store brands all include cheap beans mixed in while most small roasters only use the high-quality beans.

First: don't drink coffee on an empty stomach. At about 1/2 teaspoon of C Ceylon Cinnamon, stirred in very well, we'll make it seem absolutely decadent . Ceylon cinnamon is the ledge to have hopeful benefits, as well. Plus, it tastes yummy! A cup of coffee with a little sweetener of your choice, a little milk/cream of your choice and cinnamon almost taste like dessert!

Just don't drink it on an empty stomach and you should be fine.

Try another brand before giving up entirely.

I've had acid problems with one particular brand, but not any of the others.

I seem to remember darker roasts are less acidic?