Should You Be Adding Salt To Your Coffee?

A harsh, overly bitter cup of coffee can quickly put a damper on your morning. We’ve all been there: whether the beans were over-roasted, the brewing time was a bit too long, or maybe you simply don’t enjoy that sharp, cutting flavor. Instead of pouring that cup down the drain, there is an incredibly simple, generations-old trick you might be overlooking: adding a tiny pinch of salt to your coffee.

It might seem totally strange, but adding salt to coffee has been used by people for a long time to smooth out bitter tastes and make the coffee’s natural sweetness shine. It’s a trick that even famous cooking experts swear by for better flavor.

We will try to explain the science of why this works, show you the right amount of salt to use, and give you the best ways to make your coffee taste amazing with just a small sprinkle.

Why Does Coffee Taste Bitter in the First Place?

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