Thursday, March 27, 2014

Avoid Stomach Problems With Non Acidic Coffee

By Juana Buchanan


Are you a cafe-au-lait lover who no longer can sip this beverage because it upsets your stomach? Well, cheer up. You can resume the time-honored pursuit of sitting over the morning paper with a steaming cup next to you - or enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up - by using non acidic coffee. Actually, the term maybe should be 'low acid', since some acids will remain.

This is a good thing, because experts say that it is the acids that give the flavor to one of the world's most popular drinks. The beans contain many different compounds called acids. Some of them help make the brew good for you. However, some of them also cause gastrointestinal upset, including indigestion, heartburn, and acid reflux.

There is a solution for those who suffer stomach irritation. There are blends of beans that are naturally lower in acids as well as grinds that have been processed in a way that reduces the strongest acids. Steam is used to reduce the acidity without using chemicals or compromising the natural flavor of the beans.

You'll find many low-acid coffees if you search. Some beans are lower in acids than others; it may be the type of soil they are grown on or the altitude of the field. Arabica beans are popular for grinds advertised as less-acidic. Long, slow roasting reduces acidity, as well. You can find these gentler-to-your-stomach varieties in regular, decaffeinated, and flavored brews, as well as in medium, dark, and French roasts.

The cold-brewing method reduces the harsh effect of both regular and decaf coffees on your intestinal tract. Grounds are steeped for twelve hours in cold water. The mixture is then strained and filtered to give a pure extract that can be mixed with either cold or hot water to taste. Many people find that soaking the grounds overnight gives the kick without the burn.

Many believe that the cold-brew method not only gives you a gentler cup of coffee, it also gives you one with more flavor. For those who fear that drinking several cups of coffee a day is giving them an ulcer, this alternative is definitely worth a try. Who knows, you may join the multitudes who now do cold brewing.

There are even cold-brewers that you can buy. For some, this is old news, but many people have never heard of the Toddy or similar devices that have been around for quite a while. If you don't want to use a covered bowl to make your cold brew, check out the units that make the cold-brewing process easier.

Non-acid coffee is becoming more and more popular as people in high-stress jobs who try the gentler beverages rave about them to their friends and associates. You really don't have to compromise on flavor to protect your stomach from irritation. Go online to learn more about Arabica beans, Colombian roasts, and other imported options to keep the coffee you love and depend on coming morning, noon, and night.




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