Coffees that are processed to remove the acidity are often marketed as “mild” or “stomach-friendly. ” Many coffees grown in Hawaii, Sumatra, Brazil, India, and the Caribbean are naturally lower in acid.
Dark roast coffee also causes less acid to be secreted by the stomach than light or medium roasts. If you’re not used to drinking dark roast, use a smaller amount than you would of your usual light or medium roast until you’re accustomed to the taste.
You may want to try a medium ground coffee to see how it affects your stomach. However, avoid fine and extra fine ground coffees.
These types of mesh bags are reusable, so you’ll be able to wash it and use it the next time that you brew coffee. If you don’t have a mesh bag, you can mix the ground coffee directly into the water in the next step. However, you’ll have to strain the coffee concentrate to remove the grounds after you’ve refrigerated it. Pour it through a fine mesh sieve before mixing the concentrate with water.
For the best tasting coffee, use filtered water.
You may want to experiment with different brew times to see which results in the best tasting coffee. Start with 12 hours, and play around until you’re happy with the flavor.
Make sure to wash the mesh bag thoroughly, so it’s ready for the next time you plan to brew coffee.
Coffee that is prepared through cold brewing is 67% less acidic than coffee prepared through hot brewing. You can also mix the coffee concentrate with cold water and add ice if you prefer iced coffee.
Make sure to use a nonreactive pan for boiling the coffee. The pan should be partially covered while you’re waiting for it to come to a boil.
If the mixture isn’t simmering, you may need to raise the heat to medium.
