Golden Ratio offers gold roast coffee, which the company claims is five times less acidic than regular coffee. Instead of whole beans or grounds, the brand puts its coffee in a not-so-common vehicle.

Golden Ratio Gold Coffee Variety Pack ($17.99 for one box, 9 pouches; drinkgoldenratio.com) Note: The prices above reflect the retailer’s listed price at the time of publication.

Knowing that you can adjust the golden coffee-to-water ratio for your pour-over coffee and use it to make fresh espresso at home — or at least a version of it — is a cost- and space-saving option.

As a long-time coffee lover, Golden Ratio founder Clark Nowlin was unwilling to forgo the beverage indefinitely even though its acidity caused him digestive discomfort and the “burnt and bitter ...