It is an undeniable fact that a cup of coffee offers comfort to millions of people. From its luscious aromas to the reassuring warmth of a cup held by cold hands on a frosty morning, coffee holds a special place in our hearts. But when the heat of summer arrives, it is the cold, iced coffee and frothy frappuccino that help us get through the day and provide a sweet reward for a job well done. If you struggle with acid sensitivity, the thought any coffee drink might be terrifying. There is hope! You can make and enjoy low-acid coffee drinks again!

Two Low-Acid Coffee Options

(1) The safest, most bladder friendly coffee drinks use an herbal coffee, such as Dandy Blend®. It has no caffeine or acid that could irritate your bladder and has a great flavor. You can swap Dandy Blend® into any iced coffee drink recipe below! Definitely our favorite herbal coffee today!

(2) You can use a true low-acid coffee. Coffee acidity is determined by three factors: the elevation the bean is grown at (the lower the better), the roasting method (air roasting produces less acid) and (3) the brewing method (cold brews release fewer acids than hot brews) . So, for those who are extremely sensitive, try a low acid, air roasted, cold brewed coffee. We suggest Bella Rosa Dark Roast Decaf because it is air roasted and has the lowest levels of chlorogenic acid in the industry. Then, of course, you can brew it using a cold brew method, such as the Toddy Cold Brew System. It’s absolutely worth it.

Cold Brews

Getting back to summer! Cold brews are generally served over ice. The latest trend is to top your brew with a small layer of almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, sweet cream and even chocolate or caramel milk flavors. Pour gently on top and enjoy the rich sweetness with comparatively few calories.

The frappuccino is a different beast all together. It consists of plentiful crushed ice, a shot or two of espresso or DANDY BLEND® and, of course, the milk or cream of your choice. The more the ice used, the lighter and more refreshing the drink! What makes it all the more fun are the flavors that you can play with.

Caramel Frappuccinos are incredibly popular, especially when topped with white cream and, perhaps, cinnamon, caramel drizzle, toasted coconut or salted caramel chips.

For the family members who don’t enjoy coffee, you can always make a light, refreshing fruit frappuccinos with fresh berries instead.

Our Favorite Recipes

Here are some recipes that we hope you’ll enjoy making that cost the fraction of what you might pay at your local coffee shop. Remember, if the acid does bother you, 2 caplets of Prelief will reduce more than 90% of the acid in a typical cup of coffee.

Simple Iced Latte

1/3 cup your choice of hot Dandy Blend or low acid coffee (or 2 shots)
2 tsp sugar, honey or maple syrup
ice
1/2 cup milk

Mix the hot coffee with the sugar until it dissolves. Fill a glass with ice. Pour coffee mixture and stir. Pour cream slowly over the top to a thickness you prefer. Enjoy!

Caramel Frappuccino

1.5 cups strongly brewed coffee, espresso or Dandy Blend, cooled
1 cup your choice of milk, cold
3 tbsp. caramel syrup (45ml)
Crushed ice
Whipped cream
Caramel sauce

Add coffee, milk, caramel sauce and syrup to a blender and fill, to the brim, with ice. Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Vanilla Frappuccino

1.5 cups brewed coffee, espresso or Dandy Blend, chilled
1 cup your choice of milk, cold
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/3 cup sweetened, condensed milk
Crushed Ice
Whipped cream

In a blender, add coffee, milk, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Fill the remaining space in the blender with ice. Blend until smooth and icy. Serve in a glass with whipped cream on top.

Mocha Frappuccino

12 oz. fluid very strong brewed coffee, espresso or Dandy Blend, chilled
1 cup milk of your choice
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 c. chocolate syrup
1/2 c. semi-sweet or dark chocolate or carob chips (more if desired!)
Crushed Ice
Whipped cream

In a blender, add coffee, milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and chocolate syrup. Fill the remaining space in the blender with ice. Blend until smooth and icy. Serve in a glass with whipped cream on top. To spice it up, top with a drizzle of dark chocolate syrup.