What do Americans know about the British cup of tea? A tiny pinch of table salt added to an over-brewed cup of English breakfast tea could salvage an otherwise bitter beverage, according to chemistry professor Dr Michelle Francl. “The sodium ions block some of the receptors that we use to detect bitterness and adding a bit of salt to your …
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Winters are all about wearing the coziest woolen clothes and sipping on a piping hot beverage on a bright shiny day, but little does anyone know that topping up your tea with a few spices can do wonders for your health. Adding herbs and spices to our favorite hot tea helps our body in achieving sustained heat which becomes really …
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With the winter chill in full swing and and lockdown preventing people from cuddling up with a hot drink in a cafe, many are turning their hand to making their own tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Experts have revealed their tips for brewing the ideal hot drink at home - including putting the milk into tea last and never using …
