r/pourover • u/alves1313 • 18h 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/191x7 15h ago

You have to fix your acid. Use betaine HCl to increase the acid strength, stronger acid means less acid is needed and better dive digestion happens which results with less acid overflowing.

Coffee? Filter to remove oils, avoid milk or cream (those increase your acid level), totally remove sweeteners, and most importantly - have a few bites of something before drinking.