An American scientist says the perfect cup of tea involves salt and lemon
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Michelle Francl, a professor of chemistry at Bryn Mawr College, argues that the sodium in salt counteracts the chemical process that makes tea taste bitter.
LONDON — The combination of tea and salt has again threatened acrimony between the United States and Britain.
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American scientist reveals her secret to the perfect cup of tea but adding hot milk and SALT risks leaving Brits at boiling point
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Take it with a pinch of salt: US scientist claims to have found secret to perfect cup of tea
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US scientist recommends adding salt to make perfect cup of tea
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