# Acid-Reducing Coffee Makers Hourglass Coffee Brew Shows Sensitivity to Stomachs By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-digestion-devices-hourglass-coffee-brew-shows-sensitivity-to-stoma References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090528/hourglass-coffee-brew-sensitive-stomachs/#more-25871) & [solutions](http://www.solutions.com/jump.jsp?itemID=14234&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1,2,5,495,10029&iProductID=14234) For people with sensitive stomachs, the Hourglass Coffee Brew is for you. While it takes a bit longer than [conventional coffee makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singlecup-coffee-maker), it creates coffee in a way that is far less acidic and ultimately more gentle on your stomach. Electricity is not needed to use the Hourglass Coffee Brew. Simply fill the water chamber, add the ground coffee and allow it to steep for 12 hours. The final product can be mixed with milk or sugar and served hot or [cold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cumulus-coffee-machine). It is also reasonably priced at under $100. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Acid-reducing Coffee:** Could inspire the development of other innovative coffee brewing techniques that prioritize stomach sensitivities. - **Slow-steeping Coffee:** A trend towards longer brewing times to extract smoother, less acidic coffee flavors. - **Non-electric Coffee Makers:** Increasing popularity of coffee brewing methods that don't require electricity, providing opportunities for portable and eco-friendly alternatives. ### Where This Applies - **Coffee Equipment Manufacturers:** Manufacturers can explore the production of acid-reducing coffee makers to cater to consumers' stomach sensitivities. - **Specialty Coffee Retailers:** Retailers can showcase and market slow-steeping coffee as a unique selling point to attract coffee enthusiasts who seek less acidic brews. - **Sustainability Product Companies:** Companies can develop non-electric coffee makers to cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly and portable coffee brewing solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Powered Cold Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-cold-brew-coffee-maker.md) - [Discomfort-Alleviating Coffee Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-tamer.md) - [Tranquil Design Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenbrew-coffee-maker.md) - [Full-Immersion Vacuum Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noair-coffee-brewing-system.md) - [Cold Extraction Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-drip-coffee-maker.md) - [Gut-Friendly Instant Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezedried-instant-coffee.md) - [Automated Drip Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delonghi-truebrew-drip-coffee-maker.md) - [Hyper-Fast Cold Brew Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-cold-brew-machine.md) - [Cordless Cold-Brew-Specific Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/express-cold-brew-coffee.md)