Question

Which acid is found in coffee? What is it's pH value?

Answer 1

Coffee beans contain many acids, yet they create a beverage less acidic than soda. On the pH scale, where zero is highly acidic and seven is neutral, coffee rates 4.5 to 6 compared to soda that ranks around 2 to 3. The impact of acids on coffee's flavor depends on the type of bean, the grind and the brewing time. The most abundant acid in coffee -- chlorogenic acid -- is an antioxidant that may provide health benefits.