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For bitterness, add a pinch of salt https://www.thoughtco.com/does-salt-in-coffee-reduce-bitterness-607366 https://www.thoughtco.com/does-salt-in-coffee-reduce
by csdvrx 4y ago
For bitterness, add a pinch of salt
https://www.thoughtco.com/does-salt-in-coffee-reduce-bitterness-607366 https://www.thoughtco.com/does-salt-in-coffee-reduce-bittern...
"The reason given is that adding the salt improves the flavor of the coffee. As it turns out, there is a chemical basis for this practice. The Na + ion diminishes bitterness by interfering with the transduction mechanism of that taste. The effect occurs below the level at which the salty taste would be registered."
- Wistar 4y agoI often put a pinch of salt in the brewing basket atop the grounds. Not a lot. It’s noticeably less bitter.
- erie 4y agoPeople would give me strange looks upon mentioning salt to lower bitterness of coffee, a chip would do the trick. " Rim a Cocktail Glass with Salt—It's an Easy Way to Elevate Your Drink. This classic technique adds flavor and finesse to your favorite cocktails, especially a margarita"
- joegahona 4y agoMy grandma taught me this ages ago. I still use this technique when I'm forced to drink bad coffee.
- fabian2k 4y agoThat's really more of a hack, there are better ways to avoid bitter coffee. If you use a light or medium roast and can adjust grind size and temperature, the coffee doesn't have to be bitter.
- pessimizer 4y agoIt probably isn't a better way if it is a lot more complicated. A pinch of salt is easy.
- fabian2k 4y agoThe effect of salt is quite limited, changing the other parameters is much more powerful. But yes, it requires different equipment that not everyone has or requires more manual effort than a simple coffee machine.
- snvzz 4y agoCoffee's normally bitter. If it isn't, it ain't coffee. I tried the salt trick once; it works, and makes coffee disgustingly not bitter.