How to remove bitterness from coffee and make the drink taste softer: here's what to add instead of sugar

12.05.2023 08:52

Many coffee lovers always add at least one spoon of sugar to their favorite drink. But is this the right thing to do?

At first glance, yes. How else can you remove bitterness from coffee?

And yet, granulated sugar is an undesirable component. Firstly, it makes the drink much more caloric.

Secondly, a sweet ingredient can “overshadow” the bright coffee aroma.

This is why experienced gourmets replace sugar with another bulk ingredient, which can also probably be found in the kitchen.

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Alternative to sugar for coffee

Oddly enough, table salt helps make the drink more aromatic.

Yes, this product almost completely removes bitterness from coffee. And this effect is achieved due to the sodium contained in the salt.

Moreover, the additive emphasizes (though does not particularly enhance) the sweet aroma.

The drink becomes much more "soft". No excessive sweetness or bitterness. No other harsh tastes.

How to Add Salt to Coffee Correctly

Of course, you can't use too much of this ingredient. Otherwise, the coffee will turn out salty, not sweet. Surely, the coffee lover does not want to allow this.

To ensure that sodium chloride fully performs its task without spoiling the invigorating drink, one pinch is enough.

It is also worth considering that table salt works great "in tandem" with cinnamon. A pinch of this powder added to coffee will guarantee the appearance of a sweet taste, which is lacking in the absence of sugar.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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  1. Alternative to sugar for coffee
  2. How to Add Salt to Coffee Correctly