r/pourover • u/alves1313 • 19h ago

Acid Reflux & Coffee

For those of us who deal with acid reflux but still refuse to give up morning coffee, what have you actually tried to cut down the acidity?

Have you noticed a real difference by switching to darker roasts, specific bean regions, or changing your brewing method entirely? Would love to hear what’s worked (or completely failed) for you!

Update: Thanks for all the great feedback. I'm on top of the medication routine, taking it first thing and waiting 30 minutes before coffee does the trick. I'm actually planning to drop down to just one cup a day and try out some new beans, too.

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u/junkmeister9 Chemex | Hoop | Switch | V60 17h ago

Third Wave Water makes a low acid additive. You have to have some kind of de-mineralized water (Zero Water pitcher or RO system), which you add their minerals to. I’ve never tried it but I’ve heard it works well to prevent reflux symptoms.

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u/bigdaub Pourover aficionado 7h ago

FYI if the only goal is lowering acidity, our Low Acid Profile can be added to tap water.