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25-01-2024, 09:15 AM
Her claims have led to an uproar in Britain, a country that has always been obsessed with tea and how it is brewed.
By adding salt. At least this is what has been claimed by a US scientist who asserted that she has found the recipe for the perfect cuppa.
In her book, named 'Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea', Dr Francl claimed a pinch of salt should be added to tea to "reduce the bitterness".
The professor further said milk should be added after pouring the tea to reduce the chance of curdling. Dr Francl said the milk should be warmed first.
To remove the 'scum' that sometimes appears on the surface of the brew due to mixing of chemical elements in the tea and water, Dr Francl suggested a small squeeze of lemon juice.
"The US Embassy will continue to make tea in the proper way — by microwaving it," it said.
In Britain, tea is usually made in a kettle, which is less popular in the US.
https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/us...2024-01-24
By adding salt. At least this is what has been claimed by a US scientist who asserted that she has found the recipe for the perfect cuppa.
In her book, named 'Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea', Dr Francl claimed a pinch of salt should be added to tea to "reduce the bitterness".
The professor further said milk should be added after pouring the tea to reduce the chance of curdling. Dr Francl said the milk should be warmed first.
To remove the 'scum' that sometimes appears on the surface of the brew due to mixing of chemical elements in the tea and water, Dr Francl suggested a small squeeze of lemon juice.
"The US Embassy will continue to make tea in the proper way — by microwaving it," it said.
In Britain, tea is usually made in a kettle, which is less popular in the US.
https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/us...2024-01-24
