Low Acid Coffee – Is It Hype or Hope?
For health-minded folks across Tennessee—from Nashville’s music industry go-getters to Knoxville’s outdoor adventurers—coffee is more than a morning ritual. It’s fuel for the fast-paced, wellness-focused lives many of us lead.
But what happens when your favorite brew starts upsetting your stomach or interfering with your fast? That’s where low acid, infrared-roasted coffee comes in. But is it the real deal—or just another health fad?
Since 2004 here at Toomer’s Coffee, our family has been supplying the Volunteer State with low-acid coffee without equal.
Why Acidic Coffee Can Be a Problem
If you’re intermittent fasting, keto, or simply watching what you put into your body, you already 
know that regular coffee can cause:
- Acid reflux
- Upset stomach
- Cortisol spikes that mess with your energy
Most coffee has a pH around 5.0—fairly acidic. For many Tennesseans trying to stay on track with their wellness goals, this can derail a perfectly good morning.
What the Science Says Makes Infrared Roasting Different?
Infrared roasting uses far-infrared energy (not hot air or direct flame) to heat coffee beans from the inside out. That matters for digestion, consistency, and flavor.
According to Japanese researchers T. Kino and T. Takagi, in their 1995 research paper “Effects of FAR Infrared Heating on Coffee Bean Roasting“ infrared roasting:
- “Reduces irritating acids like citric and malic acid”
- “Improves antioxidant stability”
- “Enhances shelf life and overall smoothness”
- “Avoids scorched, over-roasted flavors”
Since infrared roasting completes the roast at lower temps and faster that conventional flame bed roasters, the flavor profiles are maintained at a superior level.
This is why so many of our customers tell us that they have quit adding anything to their coffee, claiming even adding heavy cream ( a keto staple for many) takes away from the wonderful flavors our infrared roasting presents in every cup. In other words, they believe Toomer’s Low Acid Coffees taste best black! Thats worth shouting out.
Why It’s Better for Your Fast or Keto Routine
When you’re fasting or practicing carb restriction:
- You need coffee that won’t irritate your gut
- You want a brew that pairs well with MCT oil or collagen
- You’re aiming for calm energy, not a jittery crash
Toomer’s Coffee, roasted just down the road in Alabama, delivers on all fronts. We’ve been using infrared roasting for years because it makes better coffee—for your stomach and your health.
A Better Brew for Tennesseans
We hear from customers in Chattanooga, Memphis, and even small mountain towns: “This is the first coffee I’ve had in years that 
doesn’t mess up my gut.”
Whether you’re starting a sunrise hike in the Smokies or getting the kids out the door in Murfreesboro, Toomer’s infrared-roasted coffee supports your goals—without sacrificing flavor.
Final Sip
Low acid infrared roasted coffee isn’t just hype—it’s a smarter way to brew. And when it’s roasted with your health in mind, like at Toomer’s Coffee Roasters, it might just be the best part of your wellness journey.
We are Keto and Low Card aficionados personally and have been for almost 10 years. We can testify that Low Acid coffee made a difference in our lifestyle.
Try Toomer’s Low Acid Infrared Coffees today!
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