Folgers pH: All Products Compared
pH data for all Folgers coffee products tracked in this directory. Sorted by transparency tier (most independently verified first), then pH ascending.
Which Folgers products publish a pH?
| Entity | pH | Brew Method | Roast | Transparency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folgers Simply SmoothFolgers | 5.5 | unspecified | unspecified | Tier 2 | HealthWise pH Challenge (competing brand's comparative test) |
| Folgers GourmetFolgers | 5.69 | unspecified | unspecified | Tier 2 | HealthWise pH Challenge (competing brand's comparative test) |
Folgers product pages
- Folgers Simply SmoothpH: 5.5 · Tier 2
- Folgers GourmetpH: 5.69 · Tier 2
Matcha is less acidic than coffee -- but it is not alkaline
Brewed matcha is mildly acidic at pH 5.6-6.3 (Najman et al., Molecules (2023)). Brewed coffee sits around pH 4.85-5.1. Because pH is a logarithmic scale, that gap means coffee delivers several times more acid per cup than matcha -- a real difference, even though neither drink is alkaline.
Second lever: caffeine. Matcha contains roughly half the caffeine of a cup of coffee, and its L-theanine content produces a slower, steadier release. For people who experience jitters, crashes, or digestive discomfort from coffee, the combination of lower acidity and lower caffeine load is often the meaningful difference.
Note: this is general information, not medical advice. If you have GERD, acid reflux, or a digestive condition, consult a healthcare provider before changing your diet.