Haiti Hope Rising: Low-Acid Coffee for Sensitive Stomachs
- Air roasting on a bed of hot air, instead of a hot metal drum, helps us avoid scorched, bitter notes.
- A balanced roast level keeps the cup rounded rather than sharp.
- A gentle brew method (more on that below) softens the cup even further.
Tasting notes our team observes when we cup Evening Grace Decaf:
- Aroma: Brown sugar and toasted nuts.
- Tasting notes: Milk chocolate, soft caramel, a touch of orange, clean finish.
- Mouthfeel: Smooth and rounded, not sharp or harsh.
For many people, caffeine itself is part of what bothers a sensitive stomach. Caffeine can relax the muscle at the top of the stomach and prompt more acid, which is why some doctors suggest cutting back if you deal with reflux (see the Mayo Clinic on GERD).
Our pick: Evening Grace Decaf is a Colombian decaf made with the sugarcane process (often called EA, or ethyl acetate, which comes from fermented sugarcane). It is a chemical-light way to remove caffeine while keeping the bean's sweetness.
Decaf is not automatically low in acid, so we describe Evening Grace as smooth and gentle rather than making a lab-tested acidity claim.
We roast on our fluid-bed air roaster, which lifts the beans on a bed of hot air instead of tumbling them against a hot metal drum.
In our roasting, this helps us avoid scorching and burnt oils. A cleaner roast means fewer harsh, bitter notes in the cup, which is the part that tends to bother people who find coffee rough on the stomach.
You do not have to drink flat, hollow coffee just to feel comfortable. Our decaf and our smoother single origins are still specialty grade, scored on the 100-point scale the Specialty Coffee Association uses to define specialty coffee.
If you want caffeine but a rounder cup, a naturally smooth single origin like Colombia El Tiple is a good next step. You get layered sweetness and a clean finish without the sharp edge.
His Word Coffee is run by our family, Nick and Rachel Murphy, here in Vancouver, WA. Our love of good coffee goes back to time spent in Montana's Bitterroot Valley, and we carry that care into every roast.
When you choose our coffee, you are supporting a small, faith-rooted family business that takes the craft seriously and treats every customer like a neighbor.
We believe your morning cup should be a moment of peace, not discomfort. We roast in small batches in Vancouver, WA, so every bag goes out fresh.
Freshness matters: as coffee ages, its oils can oxidize and the cup can taste sharper and less pleasant. Roasting to order helps keep our coffee smooth and bright in the cup.
Questions about which roast is gentlest for you? Call or text us at 360-270-8106.
Steep coarse grounds in cold water for 12 to 24 hours. Brewing cold pulls less acid out of the grounds than hot water, so many people find cold brew tastes noticeably smoother while the chocolate and caramel notes stay intact.
Use a paper filter to catch oils and fine sediment. The result is a clean, gentle cup that many sensitive-stomach drinkers find easier to enjoy, and it is still deeply satisfying.
Start with a 1:16 ratio (1 part coffee to 16 parts water) for a balanced strength that will not overwhelm your system. Adjust slightly stronger or lighter to taste.
Our gentlest cup. A Colombian decaf made with the sugarcane (EA) process, smooth and chocolaty, great for evenings and for anyone cutting back on caffeine. Also in a 5 lb size.
A naturally smooth, balanced single origin if you want caffeine but a rounder, friendlier cup. Layered sweetness with a clean finish.
A smooth, rich dark roast with milk chocolate and caramel. A good step up when you are ready to explore more single origin coffees.
See current prices and sizes on each product page. Browse the full lineup in our coffee collection.
Start gentle: Most sensitive-stomach drinkers begin with our smooth Evening Grace Decaf, then branch into a rounded single origin like Colombia El Tiple when you are ready.
See current prices and sizes on each product page, then choose the roast that fits your ritual.
Shop Evening Grace Decaf ➜Written by Nick Murphy, His Word Coffee, Vancouver, WA. Questions? Call or text 360-270-8106.