"Salted Tea Stir: US Scientist's Recipe Sparks Uproar in UK"

American chemist Michelle Francl's suggestion to add a pinch of salt to tea in her new book "Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea" has sparked outrage in the U.K., with the American embassy getting involved to clarify that the idea is not official U.S. policy. Brits and social media users expressed disbelief at the proposal, while Francl defended her stance, citing historical and cultural precedents for adding salt to tea in other parts of the world. The controversy has reignited the debate over the "perfect" cup of tea and highlighted cultural differences in tea-making traditions.