What is the pH of Volcanica Sumatra Mandheling?
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Volcanica Sumatra Mandheling pH level
Verification status: Self-reported number (no named independent lab). This number was reported by the brand or a secondary source -- it has not been independently lab-verified.
Product page lists pH 5.6; medium roast; brewing conditions not stated
Measurement conditions
pH varies by brew method, roast, and water chemistry. Values measured under different conditions are not directly comparable.
Notes
Product page lists pH 5.6; medium roast; brewing conditions not stated
Other Volcanica products in this directory
- Volcanica Low Acid CoffeepH: 5.3
- Volcanica Low Acid Decaf CoffeepH: 5.4
Related: other Low-Acid Coffee Brands
- Lifeboost Optimist Light RoastpH: 5.1-5.8
- Volcanica Low Acid CoffeepH: 5.3
- Volcanica Low Acid Decaf CoffeepH: 5.4
- Puroast Low Acid CoffeepH: 5.7-5.9
- trücup Born To Be MildpH: 5.74
Quick facts
Canonical: https://www.steadymatcha.com/coffee-acidity/volcanica-sumatra-mandheling
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.