A lot of people out there have trouble digesting coffee, but maybe they just need to try a darker roasted bean.
“German and Austrian researchers said dark-roasted coffee may contain substances that reduce stomach acid…The researchers found espresso, French roast and other dark-roasted coffee contain a substance not found in raw coffee beans — N-methylpyridium — that tells the stomach to reduce the production of acid.”
This discovery is very helpful for those who have coffee sensitive bellies. Here are a few recommendations of darkly roasted beans that might be easier to stomach than what you are used to:
- Lavazza Super Crema Espresso
- Segafredo Espresso Casa
- Illy Ground Coffee Dark Roast
- Bristot Classico Espresso
If you are looking for single serve coffee in dark roasts, here are a few suggestions:
- Flavia Coffee Intense Dark Roast
- Flavia Coffee Sumatra
- Green Mountain Coffee Dark Magic K-Cups
- Timothy’s French Roast K-Cups
- Nescafe Dolce Gusto Espresso
- Tassimo Gevalia Signature Blend TDISC
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