If your usual tea has ceased to please you with its depth of taste, do not rush to change the variety. Try a non-standard technique that is used in Asia and the Caucasus – it transforms the drink at no extra cost.
How salt changes taste and removes bitterness
Add just a few salt crystals to hot tea. Don't worry, the drink won't become salty. A microdose of salt blocks the perception of tannins, which are responsible for astringency and dryness in the mouth. As a result, you will experience a richer and softer taste without harsh bitterness.
Step by step adding technique
The main thing is not to overdo it, as too much salt will ruin the drink.
- Start with medium strength black tea.
- Take salt on the tip of a knife (literally 2-3 crystals).
- Stir and taste. If necessary, adjust the dose slightly.
Experiment with different varieties. This method is especially useful if you have given up sugar: salt will highlight natural shades and will not add calories.
For which varieties does the method work best?
You will get the most striking effect from black tea with a dense taste. Among the green ones, choose types with herbal or light “sea” notes – where salt will successfully complement the natural taste, reports Pravda.ru (18+).
Personal experience
For a long time I did not dare to do such an experiment, because I was afraid of spoiling my favorite black tea. However, after adding literally two crystals of salt, the drink became softer and deeper, and the unpleasant astringency completely disappeared.
