The Reasons Why People Nowadays Add Salt to Coffee

VIVA – Recently, there was a viral video on social media, TikTok, where many people added salt to coffee. Although it seems strange, it turns out that replacing sugar or other toppings with salt is a good idea. Here's the reasons.

A new TikTok trend shows how to add salt to a cup of coffee. Researchers found that putting salt in coffee not only has health benefits, but can sometimes improve the taste of coffee that is sometimes too bitter.

Yes, it turns out that a pinch of salt will make your coffee less bitter and more delicious, this is actually a substitute for sugar.

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As reported by the Jerussalam Post, experts agree, with food scientist Alton Brown expressing his support for the idea on his show, Good Eats. In fact, he talks about it so much that some coffee enthusiasts refer to the salt trend as the "Alton Brown Trick".

Salt not only removes the bitterness of coffee, but also smooths out the 'stale' taste of the water stored in the tank. And who would have thought, research has proven that salt is actually better at neutralizing bitterness than sugar.

"I've added a quarter teaspoon of kosher salt to every six tablespoons of grounds. It's not really enough to taste, but it will do," Brown stated. 

In fact, in countries like Taiwan, coffee mixed with sea salt is an everyday treat and can be found on the menus of Taiwanese cafes and bakeries around the world, including in the United States.

Anis Khalaf, an acupuncturist from Orlando, also recently told her TikTok followers that there are three reasons to add a little salt to your coffee.

The first reason is that salt actually enhances the flavor of coffee without the need for sugar. The second is that salt can block the bitter taste.

The third reason is that excess coffee can cause the body to lose sodium - something that salt can supplement.

Make Coffee Healthier

Aside from the delicious taste and energy boost, this favorite beverage apparently provides antioxidants, supports brain health, and can even help with athletic performance.

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In fact, in countries like Taiwan, coffee mixed with sea salt is an everyday treat and can be found on the menus of Taiwanese cafes and bakeries around the world, including in the United States.