Why you should salt your tea before drinking it: an unexpected but useful recommendation

07.12.2023 07:19

The loose product must be added to the prepared tea.

Many people who hear this recommendation will probably say, “We already do that.”

Of course, they will mean granulated sugar.

And such people will probably be surprised when they hear that another bulk product can be added to the drink - salt.

Why add salt to tea

Of course, most people don't associate tea with table salt.

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Many people are sure that sodium chloride will spoil the drink.

In fact, when used in moderation, the additive will not make the tea salty. On the contrary, the drink will become much more delicious.

The thing is that salt “masks” the bitterness and emphasizes the tea aroma.

Using sodium chloride eliminates the need to add sugar to tea. However, sweetness will not hurt.

How much salt to add to tea

In order for salt to do “its” job, improving the taste of tea and not spoiling the drink, you should not overdo it with the addition.

One pinch is the maximum. This amount is enough to get the desired result.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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