For better or worse, coffee and acidity go hand in hand. Coffee's naturally acidic properties are what give your brew that distinctly tart, bright, and sometimes acrid taste. But for those with a sensitive stomach, these same properties in excess can cause issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), acid reflux, heart burn, etc. Needless to say, this can result in a love / hate relationship with coffee. But coffee lovers with stomach issues don't necessarily have to give up their morning cup of Joe. Enter the world of the best low acid coffees curated and roasted to be gentle on your stomach but strong on your taste buds. In this article, we've compiled a list of literally the best … [Read more...]
The Best Instant Coffee Brands of 2023 [Updated]
Coffee lovers know there's an deep value in being able to drink a good cup of coffee while traveling. Having coffee on the go is like being able to bring a soul-soothing piece of home with you whether you're at work or traveling to some foreign land. Decades ago, instant coffee was synonymous with bad coffee. You basically sacrificed all flavor for convenience. However, the realm of instant coffee has changed dramatically thanks to new technologies that help preserve flavor and freshness. Additionally, companies are also using much higher quality coffee beans. Out of this has emerged a new industry that's taken the coffee world by storm: specialty instant coffee. In this article we take a … [Read more...]
Bio Coffee Review – A Truly Unexpected Coffee Surprise [Updated 2023]
[Update 2023: To date, I've drunk well over 3,500 cups of Bio Coffee ( see photo at the bottom of this article). It continues to remain a core and consistent part of my health regiment] Depending your relationship with health and coffee, a product named "Bio Coffee" can either sound very appealing or not-so-appealing to you. As a health-conscious coffee lover myself, I admit to initially having mixed feelings about the idea of drinking coffee that was touted as the "world's healthiest coffee". Questions like "will it still taste good?" and "how healthy can this be?" immediately ran through my mind. But if there's one thing I've learned in my journey with Bio Coffee, it's that … [Read more...]