How to Choose Coffee That Is Not Too Acidic?

Contents:
1. Acidity in specialty coffee
2. We can search for non-acidic coffee from two perspectives:

Do you have any coffee beans that are less acidic?

If you also have this preference when buying coffee, then you must read on. This article is for those who enjoy the flavor of specialty coffee but don't like it too acidic.

Acidity in specialty coffee:

Acidity in specialty coffee is not about the strength of the acidity but the texture and quality, so it's called "acidity quality." Good acidity is usually described as "bright," "fruity," "lively," and so on. It gives coffee a sense of structure and freshness, making it refreshing and pleasant, like the sweetness in ripe fruit. On the other hand, poor acidity is described as "sour," "flat," "sharp," and so on. It's evident that the acidity score depends on the texture, that is, how pleasant it is, rather than the strength or weakness of the acidity.

We can search for non-acidic coffee from two perspectives:

1. Don't care about the flavor, just not too acidic.

2. Like the flavor but not too acidic.

For the above two perspectives, we will use the following two methods to search:

1. Roast the coffee beans a little darker to remove the acidity.

2. Look for coffee beans with high sweetness, where the sweetness is greater than the acidity.

Regarding the first method, we can find coffee beans that are medium to dark roasted:

Indonesia Sumatra Aceh Gayo Golden Mandheling SC20+ - medium roast

Flavor: Caramel, custard, cream, light herbal, nutty sweet, rich and full-bodied, sweet aftertaste

Brazil São Paulo Alta Mogiana Sugar Roll Pulped Natural - medium roast

Flavor: Cheese, raw cacao, macadamia nut, cream, dark sugar, sweet and smooth

Regarding the second method, we can use the "flavor profile chart" to find beans with slightly higher sweetness:

Ethiopia Guji Uraga Tebe Burku G1 Washed - light roast

Flavor: Lychee, sweet orange, dark berries, caramel milky aroma, fine acidity, fruity and smooth

In the flavor profile chart, the sweetness is 9 points, and the acidity is 8 points. It has a high sweetness when tasted.

Lao Bolaven Plateau Java Semi-Washed - light-medium roast

Flavor: Milk chocolate, maple syrup, white flower, yellow lemon, good sweetness, acid and sweet balance

In the flavor profile chart, the sweetness is 10 points, and the acidity is 9 points. It has a high sweetness when tasted.

In addition, there is another tone suitable for those who want to enjoy the unique flavors of coffee but don't like it too acidic, and that is coffee beans with a "nutty tone." They are usually less acidic. Examples include:

El Salvador Finca Santa Elena Bourbon Honey - light-medium roast

Flavor: Yellow plum, maple syrup, date, cocoa, creamy texture, viscous body

El Salvador Ahuachapan Finca El Horno Washed - light-medium roast

Flavors: Nutty, plum, caramel, chocolate, clean, mellow, smooth, long-lasting finish

The above is a description of coffee beans selected based on their characteristics. Although we can also adjust the acidity of coffee by adjusting the brewing method, such as increasing the water temperature to reduce acidity. The sour taste is a taste sensation produced when the tongue mucosa is stimulated by hydrogen ions in the solution. In fact, moderate acidity, with the support of sweetness, and accompanied by many sweet and delicious flavors in the cup, brings a multi-layered taste sensation, which is a rich taste bud feast.

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