The US Embassy in the UK has been forced to clarify that adding a “pinch of salt” to a cup of tea is not their official policy. This comes after a professor of chemistry at Bryn Mawr College in the US, Michelle Francl, suggested adding salt to enhance the flavor of tea. The advice did not sit well with the British, who consider tea their national drink, and sparked an uproar among tea enthusiasts in the UK. The US Embassy in London released a statement emphasizing the importance of tea as a symbol of camaraderie between the two nations and assured that their official policy is to make tea the proper way, though they jokingly added that they would microwave it. Francl’s suggestion to add salt to tea came from her extensive research on the chemistry of tea, which she documented in her book titled “Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea.” Despite the controversy, the professor stands by her recommendation, citing her analysis of research papers and ancient texts on tea preparation.
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US professor sparks controversy in UK over his suggestion of adding a pinch of salt to make the perfect tea.
