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Each of us knows exactly how he likes his coffee - black or upside down, strong or weak, whether or not sugar, plain milk or soy - and these are just some of the choices. So when a new TikTok trend tries to convince us to add salt to our morning coffee, we are horrified at the thought of changing something in our coffee – let alone adding salt to it. But now it turns out that the salty addition that has been causing a stir on social media lately is not worthless, according to researchers who have found that salt not only has health benefits but also enhances coffee's sometimes too bitter taste.
Yes, it turns out that a pinch of salt will make your coffee less bitter and tastier – and is actually a substitute for sugar. Experts agree: Food scientist Alton Brown expressed his support for the idea on his show, Good Eats. He talked about it so much that some coffee addicts call the trend "the Elton Brown trick." "Not only does salt reduce the bitterness of coffee, but it also smooths out the 'stale' taste of water stored in the container. I started adding a quarter teaspoon of salt to every six tablespoons of ground coffee. It's not really enough salt to hurt the taste, but it will do the job," Brown wrote, adding, "By the way, research has shown that salt is actually better at neutralizing bitterness than sugar."
In fact, in countries like Taiwan, coffee mixed with sea salt is an everyday treat — found on the menu of Taiwanese cafes and bakeries all over the world, including in the United States.
@heritagehousehomestead Salted coffee #coffeeaddict #coffelover #coffee #salt #foodhacks #drinktok ♬ Lovely Day - Bill Withers
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Dr. Ennis Calfe, an acupuncture specialist in Orlando, recently told his TikTok followers that there are 3 reasons to add a little salt to coffee. The first is that salt improves the taste of coffee without the need to add sugar, the second is that salt blocks the bitter taste of coffee and the third is that excess amounts of coffee can cause the body to lose sodium, making the idea of adding salt to coffee a good idea.
Another TikTok user, @heritagehousehomestead, added that the method helped her get rid of her coffee heartburn — and suggested her followers add salt to the ground coffee grains before making it.
Dr. Ennis Calf's recommendation:
@acupuncturefit What are some other options to use instead of sugar and creamer and coffee? #coffee #dranis #health #wellness #salt ♬ FEEL THE GROOVE - Queens Road, Fabian Graetz
While some commenters adamantly refused to try the salt trick, there were a few who admitted they tried and it definitely works. "I drink black coffee. Salt brings out the bitter taste of coffee," one claimed, while another added: "My grandfather taught me this in the '60s. Since then, it's been mandatory in our family."
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