"Debate Brews as American Chemist Recommends Adding Salt to British Tea"
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An American chemist's suggestion that adding a pinch of salt to a cup of tea could improve its flavor has caused a stir in Britain, with traditionalists expressing outrage and skepticism. The chemist, Michelle Francl, cited historical Chinese recommendations and the blocking of bitter receptors by sodium ions as the basis for her suggestion. While some tea purveyors in Brighton were open to the idea, many Brits remain unconvinced, with one columnist likening the experience to a pre-operation laxative.
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- Milk. Lemon. Salt? An American’s Tea Recipe Causes a Stir in UK. The New York Times
- Putting Salt in Your Tea? U.S. Scientist Stirs a Bitter Diplomatic Debate With the U.K. The Wall Street Journal
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