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Wednesday 2 April 2014

Avoid Gastrointestinal Distress With Non Acidic Coffee

By Juana Buchanan


Non acidic coffee, or more accurately low-acid varieties, can help those who experience discomfort after drinking this popular beverage. Even if people have been drinking coffee for years, their systems may now be super-sensitive to many of the component compounds. However, there are ways that have enabled many to go back to their favorite beverage.

Some acids remain in all types of coffees, but this is good. Authorities say that it is the acids that give the brew its flavor. Only some of the highly acidic compounds found in the beans cause problems. People who are sensitive may experience heartburn, indigestion, and acid reflux. These side effects can be eliminated or minimized by methods of growing the beans, roasting them, or processing them.

Millions of people who love this caffeinated beverage both for its flavor and for its energizing properties have had to give it up because they are so uncomfortable after drinking it. Others struggle with an overwhelming desire to go ahead and enjoy a cup, even though they know what will happen half an hour later. However, where there's a will there's a way, and solutions have been found.

There are many low-acid coffees available today; check them out online. You may even see them in your local groceries, once you know what to look for. Some brands are made from beans grown on special soils or at low altitudes, which affects the acidity. Others have been processed - many by natural methods - to reduce the acid levels. Roasting for a longer period also produces a gentler brew.

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.

Folks who've tried and liked this method say that the flavor is as good or better than that produced by the traditional hot-water drip machines. This is one answer for those who drink a lot of coffee throughout the day and think that they are going to give themselves an ulcer.

Cold-brewing units are available to make this process easy and clean-up a snap. Otherwise you can put grounds in a bowl, moisten them with water and then add more water by the cup, cover the bowl, and allow the mixture to sit for twelve hours. To finish the process, strain out the elixir and dilute it to taste, add ice or heat it up, and voila.

Try low-acid brands - they come in regular, decaf, and flavored varieties - or the cold-brew method to enjoy your coffee without harming your stomach. Go online to learn more; you'll see Arabica and Colombian roasts and other options. You'll be sure to find one that you like, and just think how much fun it will be trying all the options open to you until you find your new favorite brands or ways to make the perfect cup.




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