Why do they add soda to tea: a clever secret from Soviet housewives that few people remember now
07.07.2024 20:15
You've probably heard that during the Soviet Union, baking soda was added to tea.
We'll tell you why Soviet housewives brewed tea with soda and how to do it correctly.
Why add soda to tea
Soda reveals the taste of tea and improves its color, and also softens the water.
Even with a small amount of brewing, the tea turns out rich and aromatic.
You need to add soda to the tea directly when brewing. Warm up the teapot with boiling water, pour in the tea leaves, and add a pinch of soda.
Pour in hot, but not boiling water, leave for 5-7 minutes.
By the way, the tradition of adding soda to tea is not limited to the Soviet Union; some Asian countries also do this.
Earlier we talked about whether you should leave the washing machine door open after washing.
